The Pilates reformer is an intelligent piece of equipment that can help increase the performance of any athlete. The reformer uses spring based resistance to essentially strength train the muscles and create a more balanced musculature.
The Pilates reformer has many classic and traditional exercises that suit the general population as well as help rehabilitate injuries. For example, Footwork (yes this is the name of an exercise) stabilizes the pelvis and encourages leg muscles to "fire" or engage in a sequential matter. Additionally, Feet In The Straps helps to balance the right and left side of the body by promoting equal distribution of weight between the right and left leg. With its unique and creative design it can also take on many exercise variations and fulfill the needs of athletes.
It is important for athletes to develop their body in a way that will increase performance for their sport. Each sport has specific movements that are used during performance, such as a serve in tennis or kick in soccer. The Pilates reformer can be used to mimic these movements. For example, swimmers can use the reformer equipment to mimic the strokes of breaststroke and butterfly with added resistance for increased performance in the water. Runners can use the Pilates reformer to stretch tight hamstrings and quadricep muscles and strengthen their core stability.
The Pilates reformer is a convenient piece of equipment that is essentially a "one stop shop." The machine is capable of correcting imbalances, strengthening, isolating, correcting imbalances, and enhancing mind/body awareness.
Barbara "Babs" King - Owner Juice Pilates, 48 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 2AS
http://www.JuicePilates.com
Cambridge is now offering Pilates reformer classes in small groups at Juice Pilates. Juice Pilates was opened in April 2010 and focuses on meeting the needs of its clients whether they are a professional, student, mum, or athlete. Athletes can expect to find sport specific moves in the Juice Pilates classes to help increase performance.
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