Fortus Pilates Blog
Adjusting the Carriage Rails on a Pilates Reformer
Properly adjusted carriage rails are vital to you reformers performance. Learn how to diagnose and resolve common carriage rail alignment issues.
Foundational Reformer: Triceps - Supine Extensions
The Pilates Reformer Supine Triceps Extension focuses on isolating and strengthening the triceps. In addition, this exercise works secondary muscles throughout the chest and back.
Fortus Pilates Now Offers Financing for Studios Through Tabit
Are you dreaming of one day opening your own Pilates studio stocked with the finest quality reformers? Or, are you an existing studio that wants to expand but don't have the capital required? Why wait - Fortus Pilates is pleased to announce its partnership with Tabit, Canada's leading provide on business-to-business buy-now-pay-later financing. Get approved for up to $100K fast!
Foundational Reformer: Back - 45 Degrees Arms Straight
The Pilates Reformer 45 Degrees Arms Straight exercise focuses on isolating and strengthening the lat muscles of the back (latissimus dorsi). In addition, this exercise works secondary muscles including the tricep and rear deltoid (shoulders).
Foundational Reformer: Back - Straight Arms to Sides
The Pilates Reformer Straight Arms to Side exercise focuses on isolating and strengthening the lat muscles of the back (latissimus dorsi). In addition, this exercise works on scapular stability.
Foundational Reformer: Back - Supine Arms Straight Up & Down
The Pilates Reformer Supine Arms Straight Up & Down exercise focuses on isolating and strengthening the latissimus dorsi (lat) muscles. In addition, this exercise works secondary muscles including the rear deltoid (shoulders) and tricep (back of arm).
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 muscles including the tricep and rear deltoid (shoulders).
Reformer Buyer's Guide: Peak Pilates Artistry vs Fortus Pilates
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 price, included accessories, and warranty coverage.
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 secondary muscles including the quadriceps, lats, and pec major, as well as scapular stabilizers.
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 on the entire abdominal area as well as the hip extensors and quadriceps. Core stability during asymmetric load on the lower body is also improved.