So you've decided to incorporate a Pilate Exercise machine into your
Pilates routine but have no idea where to start, then this article was
written with you in mind. In this article I will be discussing the
different kinds of Pilates exercise machines on the market, the benefits
of these Pilates exercise machines and what you can expect to achieve
by using them.
I have decided to begin with the most basic of
Pilates exercise machines, the mat. While some might not consider the
mat to be included on the list of Pilates exercise machines, I felt it
was important to add it due to the fact that it is the base of your
floor exercises. Do you need a floor mat to practise Pilates? We'll you
could still practice Pilates without one but the fact is these mats are
probably the least expensive on the list of Pilates exercise machines.
Another reason to include the Pilates floor mat is that a lot of Pilates
exercises focus on your internal core so you'll be on the ground a lot
and it just makes sense to be on a mat rather than on the floor. The mat
itself is not used for any other purpose other than to give you a
cushion between you and the floor. Coming from a person with lower back
pain I truly believe the mat is essential.
The Pilates exercise
ball is such a simplistic Pilates exercise machine, however the benefits
of incorporating a Pilates exercise ball into your routine should not
be overlooked. The Pilates exercise ball is used to strengthen your core
as well as improve your balance. This balancing "act" so to say forces
your body to use its core muscle group known as your powerhouse to keep
it from falling off the ball.
The Pilates Cadillac is an
invention created by the originator of Pilates, Joseph Pilates. The
Pilates Cadillac may look like a medieval torture table but fear not
this machine was designed with bedridden patients of the Second World
War in mind. Originally created using bedsprings the Cadillac was
designed to allow the patient to begin rehabilitation without leaving
the bed. Through time the Pilates Cadillac has evolved into a state of
the art piece of exercise equipment, which lists an impressive 80
exercises that can be performed ranging from simple spring assisted to
very advanced exercises, which would appear almost trapeze like.
A
user of the Reformer should expect to achieve an increase in torso
stability as well as an improvement in posture. The Reformer looks very
similar to a rowing machine but is so much more than that. The Reformer
has a gliding platform the participant can sit, kneel or lie down on
while you push or pull yourself using the bar located at the end of the
machine. The Reformer also has adjustable springs, which can be set to a
variety of resistances to focus on gently working your muscles. This
particular piece of equipment is a no-impact machine, which is very easy
on the body's joints.
The Wunda Chair is another piece of
Pilates equipment. While it may look like a snazzy stool the exercises
performed on this chair are not only performed in the seated position.
The Wunda Chair like most Pilates exercise machines uses adjustable
springs, which can be set to a variety of resistances.
The design
of the Ladder Barrel is pretty much described by the name itself. It is
a ladder attached to a raised barrel, which is set on a sliding base.
The Ladder Barrel focuses on strengthening and stretching deep postural
muscles.
The Pilates Magic Circle, also known as a Magic or
Exercise Ring or Fitness Circle is an exercise device usually
constructed of rubber or a flexible type of metal. The Magic Circle is
used in a multitude of ways and positions. The participant can use it in
a sitting, standing or even a lying down position focusing on problem
areas such the inner and outer thighs, your upper arms and chest as well
as the muscles in your pelvic area.
Will your body benefit from
incorporating one or more of the above-mentioned Pilates exercise
machines into your routine? Most definitely, however it must be noted
that it is not necessary to purchase any of them to begin a Pilates
routine. As you advance in skill level and experience you may want to
add a different dimension to your routine and adding one or more Pilates
exercise machines may be just the answer you've been searching for.
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