The Reformer is the apparatus of the moment. It is a very versatile piece of equipment which can provide an endless repertoire of exercises. When I first started my Pilates Instructor training in the late 1990’s it was also known as a ‘Plié Machine’ as it was used a great deal with ballet dancers. Lying […]
The CoreAlign was a developed in early 2000’s by Jonathan Hoffman, a physical therapist and it is a superb piece of kit, for any age. It has been designed to improve posture, gait, balance and functional movement as well as increasing strength, power and endurance. The ladder is provided as a support which can be
The Ladder Barrel is an unassuming piece of Pilates apparatus, yet again designed by Joseph Pilates. It is one the hardest pieces of apparatus as it has no springs or pulleys to help you perform the exercises, you simple have to use your own body weight and mobility. Because of the curved arc of the
Known as either a Trapeze Table or Cadillac, this is the largest of the apparatus designed by Joseph Pilates. It can be used for rehabilitation as well as full body conditioning and provides a range of versatile, low impact exercises for any fitness level. Predominantly using springs this is a great piece of kit. You
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