Kx pilates dee why is a multi-faceted exercise, bringing all of your muscle groups to front-and-centre for ultimate lengthening and strengthening. One of those muscle groups is in your abdominal core, where the solid foundation of all Pilates practice is found. Pilates Reformer classes are the perfect full-body workout, but what is it that really makes your core tick?
1) Adjust It To Suit You
The flexible functionality of the reformer allows you to adjust your workout to suit you. Some equipment can be limiting in who can use it, whether it’s because of their size, height, or range of motion, but the reformer is a valuable piece of equipment for almost anyone. This also means that it can be adjusted for varying levels of ability so you can get the perfect workout for you every time; this means that it doesn’t matter whether you can’t do a crunch or if you’re rocking a six-pack, because your Pilates Reformer classes will always be suited to you.
2) Multi-purpose Machinery
Forget the single-use exercise equipment of assisted squat racks and other isolating exercises; they take the need for balance and stability, where the benefits to your core are. Using the versatile reformer, you can perform hundreds of exercises to target all the same muscle groups, while using the variety of angles and positions to strengthen and stabilise your midsection for the perfect toning exercise.
3) Find Flexibility
Your core enables all of your body’s movement, and flexibility is a sign of limber, agile muscles. By using your full range of motion in the safe system of exercises, your strength and flexibility are engaged, and these muscles will provide the safety net for your body to work with. Especially when exercising to combat or alleviate back pain, flexibility is just as crucial as strength.
4) Stability Is Key
On the reformer, your environment is inherently unstable – it is up to your core to stabilise yourself during your exercises. Many pieces of equipment do not encourage this, making the reformer unique in its approach. This part of the exercise may seem rather inconsequential, but the safe amount of instability asks your body to hold itself strong, and the results speak for themselves.
KAYA Pilates Reformer classes are held at our convenient Melbourne locations, from Melbourne Emporium to Prahran. Get ready to sculpt and tone your core, with expertly trained Pilates instructors and our modern facilities – all with ultimate care and fun.
