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Foundational Reformer: Back - Circles
The Pilates Reformer Supine Straight Arm Circles exercise focuses on shoulder stability and strengthening of the back (latissimus dorsi) and chest (pectoralis major) muscles. In addition, this exercise works secondary...
Foundational Reformer: Back - Circles
The Pilates Reformer Supine Straight Arm Circles exercise focuses on shoulder stability and strengthening of the back (latissimus dorsi) and chest (pectoralis major) muscles. In addition, this exercise works secondary...
Reformer Buyer's Guide: Peak Pilates Artistry v...
Learn how Fortus Pilates Maple Elite Reformers stack up against the Peak Pilates Artistry Reformer. Our detailed comparison contrasts these two excellent reformers across a number of key areas including...
Reformer Buyer's Guide: Peak Pilates Artistry v...
Learn how Fortus Pilates Maple Elite Reformers stack up against the Peak Pilates Artistry Reformer. Our detailed comparison contrasts these two excellent reformers across a number of key areas including...
Foundational Reformer: Abs - One Hundred
The Pilates Reformer One Hundred focuses on the entire abdominals and hip flexors. This exercise involves maintaining constant abdominal contraction for a prolonged period. In addition, this exercise works several...
Foundational Reformer: Abs - One Hundred
The Pilates Reformer One Hundred focuses on the entire abdominals and hip flexors. This exercise involves maintaining constant abdominal contraction for a prolonged period. In addition, this exercise works several...
Foundational Reformer: Single Leg - Single Heel
The Pilates Reformer Single Leg Single Heel exercise involves maintaining a constant abdominal contraction while bending and extending a single leg supported by the heel on the footbar. The focus is...
Foundational Reformer: Single Leg - Single Heel
The Pilates Reformer Single Leg Single Heel exercise involves maintaining a constant abdominal contraction while bending and extending a single leg supported by the heel on the footbar. The focus is...
Reformer Buyer's Guide: Classical versus Contem...
Today, we're faced with two main categories of reformers: Classical and Contemporary. Both types honour the core principles of Pilates, yet they differ in design, functionality, and approach. Let's explore...
Reformer Buyer's Guide: Classical versus Contem...
Today, we're faced with two main categories of reformers: Classical and Contemporary. Both types honour the core principles of Pilates, yet they differ in design, functionality, and approach. Let's explore...
Foundational Reformer: Single Leg - Bicycle
The Pilates Reformer Single Leg, Bicycle exercise involves maintaining a constant abdominal contraction while bending and extending a single leg supported by the footbar and also simultaneously reciprocally extending and bending the unsupported leg. ...
Foundational Reformer: Single Leg - Bicycle
The Pilates Reformer Single Leg, Bicycle exercise involves maintaining a constant abdominal contraction while bending and extending a single leg supported by the footbar and also simultaneously reciprocally extending and bending the unsupported leg. ...