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Foundation Reformer - Single Leg - One Leg Bent

Foundational Reformer: Single Leg - One Leg Bent

The Pilates Reformer Single Leg, One Leg Bent exercise involves maintaining a constant abdominal contraction while bending and extending a single leg supported by the footbar.  The focus is on the...

Foundational Reformer: Single Leg - One Leg Bent

The Pilates Reformer Single Leg, One Leg Bent exercise involves maintaining a constant abdominal contraction while bending and extending a single leg supported by the footbar.  The focus is on the...

Reformer Buyer's Guide: Merrithew versus Fortus Pilates

Reformer Buyer's Guide: Merrithew vs Fortus Pil...

Discover how the Fortus Pilates range of reformers compares to those from Merrithew. Dive deep into a comprehensive comparison that covers all aspects including quality, accessories, pricing, warranties, and more....

Reformer Buyer's Guide: Merrithew vs Fortus Pil...

Discover how the Fortus Pilates range of reformers compares to those from Merrithew. Dive deep into a comprehensive comparison that covers all aspects including quality, accessories, pricing, warranties, and more....

Foundational Reformer: Footwork - Lower and Lift

Foundational Reformer: Footwork - Lower and Lift

The Pilates Reformer Lower & Lift focuses on the calves, ankles, and feet. Strengthen and elongate calf muscles, improve ankle flexibility, and enhance foot mobility. Particularly advantageous for runners, dancers, and those...

Foundational Reformer: Footwork - Lower and Lift

The Pilates Reformer Lower & Lift focuses on the calves, ankles, and feet. Strengthen and elongate calf muscles, improve ankle flexibility, and enhance foot mobility. Particularly advantageous for runners, dancers, and those...

Foundational Reformer: Footwork - High Half Toe

Foundational Reformer: Footwork - High Half Toe

The Pilates Reformer High Half Toe exercise targets the calves, hamstrings, and stabilizes ankle muscles. Performed with the balls of the feet on the reformer bar, this exercise involves leg...

Foundational Reformer: Footwork - High Half Toe

The Pilates Reformer High Half Toe exercise targets the calves, hamstrings, and stabilizes ankle muscles. Performed with the balls of the feet on the reformer bar, this exercise involves leg...

Reformer Buyer's Guide: Balanced Body Studio Reformer versus Fortus Pilates Maple Elite Studio Reformer

Reformer Buyer's Guide: Balanced Body Studio Re...

How does the Fortus Pilates Maple Elite Studio Reformer compare to the Balanced Body Studio Reformer?  While both reformers are solid choices suitable for both studio and home use, there...

Reformer Buyer's Guide: Balanced Body Studio Re...

How does the Fortus Pilates Maple Elite Studio Reformer compare to the Balanced Body Studio Reformer?  While both reformers are solid choices suitable for both studio and home use, there...

Foundational Reformer: Footwork - Heels

Foundational Reformer: Footwork - Heels

The Pilates Reformer Heels exercise strengthens the ankle and knee extenders, calves and quads. The exercise enhances muscle tone and strength in the lower body and improves overall leg alignment...

Foundational Reformer: Footwork - Heels

The Pilates Reformer Heels exercise strengthens the ankle and knee extenders, calves and quads. The exercise enhances muscle tone and strength in the lower body and improves overall leg alignment...