Many people think of Pilates fitness equipment that will be redundant and not 100% in accordance with the principles of Pilates. True, the form of physical exercise and develops what he lacked in some areas, and training, we can not add and do better. In my humble opinion, the use of props and specialized equipment can and will do it better.
While there are an infinite number of new towers and “cars” go all the time, there are 3 major pieces of equipment fitness Pilates you may consider.
1. Matts and Balance Balls
Pilates is very similar to yoga began as a form of exercise that requires little or no machinery or equipment. In its basic form, a rug, probably all that is required. This special mat will simply give you a soft pillow, and as many poses, “but knees and elbows on the ground, a hard surface can be a painful exercise on. Balance balls new addition and is a great way to raise some of the poses and make them more challenging.
2. Pilates Reformer
Pilates reformers against one of the biggest problems was with this form of exercise, and that is that there was no resistance training. Reformers changed all that-a-kind combination between the machine rowing and gymnastics platform at home. It consists of a sliding platform with legs and pulley system that is connected to the various levels of resistance. This allows you to practice many of the postures with the addition of resistance training.
3. Pilates Trapeze Table
Often called the “Cadillac” this simple aid Pilates is also designed to add a level of resistance training. In contrast to the reformers, is a static piece of equipment and looks like a cage with handles and bars that are associated with resistance springs. It also allows you to target specific muscle groups with resistance in some of the most popular postures and exercises.