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What is a reformer Pilates?

A Pilates reformer machine is used when doing reformer Pilates. Using the machine differs from mat-based Pilates as the reformer machine uses resistance in the form of springs. This provides the user with a variety of resistance-based Pilates exercise options in addition to mat-based Pilates.

Is Pilates Reformer a good workout?

People often ask us “Is Pilates reformer a good workout?”, and the short answer is YES! If you are seeking to stabilise your core, improve flexibility and fix (or maintain) your postural alignment, then a Pilates reformer workout regimen may be right for you. Initially, Pilates reformer was designed to help manage a range of physical complications.

Is a reformer machine better than normal Pilates?

Our reformer Pilates machines offers resistance, via tension in the springs, to help your body build muscle and strength. Although doing Pilates on a mat simply uses your own body weight, with correct guidance and exercise prescription by a trained instructor, both will show benefits in terms of muscular strength, flexibility and overall wellness.

Can you lose weight using a reformer machine?

Weight loss cannot be achieved overnight, as such, one session of Reformer Pilates might not show drastic results. However, with consistent participation in Reformer Pilates, healthy eating and professional guidance by our clinical instructors, you may be set on the path towards weight loss. Although the machine’s main purpose is not weight loss, it is a very good workout which gets your body moving.

Is Pilates reformer hard?

Taking a reformer Pilates class works many muscles which you probably do not use very often, if at all. So, don’t be surprised if you find this kind of workout a little harder than you may have initially thought. Essentially, a reformer Pilates class is a full body workout!

Is Pilates good for pelvic floor?

Yes, absolutely, reformer Pilates allows you to activate and engage pelvic floor muscles. Your pelvic floor supports your pelvic organs such as your bladder, bowel and uterus in women, and bladder and bowel in men. That’s why, it is important to strengthen these muscles.

Which is better, gym or Pilates?

Both gym and Pilates work on your strength, flexibility, cardiovascular fitness, and breathing, all in one session. Pilates may be more ideal for beginners or people who lack exercise knowledge. Any mode of exercise is beneficial to you, you simply need to choose the one that can help with achieving your goals.

What’s better, yoga or Pilates?

Pilates is more targeted towards strength, flexibility and balance, whilst yoga focused on body awareness, mindfulness and breathing. Both will improve overall health and wellbeing but again, the “better” exercise is the one that will direct you towards your fitness goal. Either way, it is important to consider the experience, qualifications, and skills of the instructors at your Unique Physio local studio.