Today we are going to introduce you to pilates reformer exercises. These exercises offer an intense total-body workout with a focus on building strength, and flexibility, and burning a lot of calories over time. Pilates reformer exercise exercises are a great way to improve your flexibility, concentration, and breathing.
Pilates reformer exercise classes also offer an incredibly challenging workout that can help you lose weight, tone your body, and improve your overall health. You can also know more about them via Frame Fitness.
Here are five different Pilates reformer exercises you can do:
1. Side Plank with Arm Lift: Start in side plank position with right hand on floor and left hand on top of right leg, lift arm up and towards the sky, extension should be maintained throughout exercise.
2. Roll-Up: Start in Down Dog position with heals flat on the ground and chest lifted off mat, extend arms above head, then slowly roll torso up towards hands while keeping eyes closed and core engaged.
3. Double Up: Start in Down Dog position with feet flat on floor, press hips upward into air so body forms an upside down V shape (palms facing down), press shoulders down toward mat then slowly lift one leg at a time until both legs are fully lifted.
4. Cat/Cow: Begin in Forward Bend Position with thighs aligned parallel to each other and spine straight, press palms into mats for support as you raise torso up and twist to the left, keeping spine aligned from root to tip. Switch sides and repeat exercise.
5. Pigeon pose: From Standing Forward Bend position reach Right Foot straight forward then Left Foot behind Right Foot so Feet are reversed (pigeon pose).
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