THEThe pilates reformer is increasingly loved. Not just by womenbut little by little It also takes hold among men. In fact, its benefits can be clearly recognized on everyone’s body, even those who are no longer very young. But what does it consist of? because it is conquering a growing number of people in Italy? We asked the expert.
Pilates VS pilates reformer
«The pilates reformer is still pilates but is performed using a machine which has very specific characteristics. First, it has the ability to guide the movements. And this makes it so the person is better protected and incur fewer, or almost no, errors. Besides, she has some springs that act as resistance and use body weight, giving greater work at a muscular level. These resistances can be modulated according to the needs of the individual person. And this is certainly an extra guarantee. This also means that It is suitable for everyone and does not require special preparation to start. So everyone, at any time and with any level of training, can practice the pilates reformer”, he explains Marta Nototeacher and owner of Pilates Garden with offices in Rome.
An individual workout
“The pilates studios they differ from gyms because they work with small groups ranging 3 to 6 people. In the gymshowever, it can be achieved also 15. And this, of course, is to the detriment of quality because it is not possible to dedicate the right amount of attention to each person. Working in small groupsInstead, the training is almost individual. More each machine is set based on the person who uses it. And this is certainly a great advantage for obtaining maximum performance from training. Naturally, the fewer people in class, the higher the individual cost. But anyway It’s nothing prohibitive. A lot depends on the city and the area”, continues the expert.
Because it’s good
«Pilates, in general, works on mobility, flexibility and muscle strengthening. This is why those who practice it acquire a better muscular fitness. Furthermore he will be able to say goodbye to back, neck and knee pain. In fact, it improves posture and, consequently, the well-being of the body. There are many variations. It all originates from pilates and yoga and branches out into many disciplines, each with a specific machine. The names change but the concept is the same, as are the benefits it brings to the body”, underlines Marta Noto.
Pilates reformer: does it make you lose weight?
«It’s not a purely weight-loss activity. But all that works on muscle tone has an effect on weight lossso long as increases metabolism and therefore contributes to burning more. Obviously must be associated with correct nutrition, as well as all physical activities. If done consistently, the pilates reformer gives visible results. AND word of mouth spread immediately. Especially among friends”, continues the expert.
Like it because
“AND a low impact activity. There is no running, jumping or lifting weights. This makes it loved by all the people who don’t want to approach a sport that is too demanding, perhaps because they have back problems, muscle pain or are overweight. With the pilates reformer everyone can train without getting worse, indeed obtaining benefits. People like it because it’s a niche activity it is practiced with a few people, not in crowded gyms. AND, in addition to being good for the body, it also gives numerous benefits to the mind. During class you are focused on feeling your body, thus forgetting any stressful thoughts. The result is that you leave much more relaxed”, highlights Noto.
Suitable for everyone
«Practicing pilates reformer they are mostly womenbut men are also approaching this discipline. They have understood that it is good for them too, especially because they are very rigid and inflexible, so they can benefit from numerous benefits. All ages like it. In fact, the lessons are attended by people who go from 25 to 65 years old. The whole body is worked on. There’s a lot of technique. They alternate slow and fast movements. Contrary to what you might believe, it is a very effective and rather tiring workout. We need a comfortable clothing and non-slip socks. Alternatively you can stay barefoot. The hand dryer can be an extra, as each machine is sanitized after the lesson. And although reformers seem like torture machines, they are actually very beneficial,” the expert concludes, smiling.
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