pilates apparatus

Reformer exercises promote length, strength, flexibility and balance. Most exercises consist of pushing or pulling the carriage, or even holding steady as it’s pulled on by springs. The springs provide continuous resistance to the back, stomach, butt, and hamstrings. The instability of a rolling carriage challenges and develops core strength and enhances balance. As the mind-body connection is developed, each exercise is completed with concentrated flow, making it a more intense cardiovascular workout.

The cadillac offers resistance work through a variety of springs, bars, push/pull levers, and straps. 80+ exercises focus on developing core strength, flexibility, and stretching and strengthening the back, shoulders and hips. Many movements help achieve lean, muscular tone for arms and lengthen hamstrings without putting direct pressure on the legs. Because it’s elevated, the cadillac offers a range of exercises for all ages and abilities.

The best way to truly understand the fundamentals of Pilates is through the mat: toning, flexibility, improved posture, efficient movement, centering, alignment, and the mind-body connection. Consistent mat work is profoundly beneficial to not only performance on the other equipment, but also foundational in building healthy habits outside the studio.

The chairs allow for adjustment of resistance levels through springs. each helps promote back health by teaching awareness of core engagement and spine alignment, ultimately strengthening the muscles that support the spine. They’re also often used to improve balance.

Barrels serve multiple purposes: to build flexibility, help isolate deep postural muscles to challenge the body in all planes of movement, to help engage the deep abdominal muscles, and strengthen and lengthen the back and primary joints of the torso. Barrels are an excellent therapeutic tool that work on all body types, conditions and injuries.