Pilates, a workout of low intensity, enhances both flexibility and mobility, leading to better posture and a sculpted body.
It focuses on fortifying smaller muscle groups, heightening body awareness during exercises, and facilitating self-adjustment as initially unfamiliar movements gradually become more manageable. Joseph Pilates, the originator of this exercise method, established it drawing from his experiences as a circus performer, boxer, and self-defense teacher.
He introduced innovative equipment such as ‘the Cadillac’ reformer, which has a similar appearance to a four-poster bed, in addition to the standard reformer machine.
It is a practice for everyone, having been citied as effective in rehabilitating injury, elongating and creating lean muscles, to a way of practising mindfulness and finding a community within the health space.
What is Reformer Pilates?
The Reformer is a specialised piece of Pilates equipment that consists of a sliding carriage, springs, and double-loop hand straps. Despite its intimidating appearance, its complexity is deceptive.
The machine’s versatility lies in its adjustable springs, allowing the instructor to modify resistance levels for individual participants. This adaptability ensures the session is tailored precisely to your fitness level and the specific exercises that you are being guided through at the time.
Exercises engage the whole body and have a focus on controlled movements. The result is a very individually customised exercise that carefully engages the entire body through a warm-up, strength series, flexibility portion, and a warm-down – using breath work to effectively oxygenate and activate your muscles during the session.
Where to do Reformer Pilates in Dubai?
Reform Athletica
Location: ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC, Dubai
Location: Golden Mile 1, Building 4, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
The Hundred Wellness Centre
Location: Jumeirah Beach Road, 53 B Street, Villa 21, Dubai
MyCore
Location: Dubai Science Park Towers, South Tower, Ground Floor G03
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