Maintaining a healthy weight with a regular fitness regimen is essential for living a long life. Many people believe that attaining this goal is difficult or nearly impossible, but Tribe Pilates reveals the key to achieving it: exercise.
As many as 70% of Americans are overweight and more than 33% of all adults meet the criteria for metabolic syndrome. This accents the need for exercise classes like reformer Pilates to help people lose weight, increase fitness levels and recover from injuries.
Pilates is a form of exercise that focuses on core strength, flexibility, balance, and breathing techniques.
The reformer machine is designed to help you feel grounded while using its adjustable spring tension system to strengthen your muscles in all directions — up/down, forward/backward and left/right. This allows you to work out more intensely without putting excess pressure on your joints or back.
The machine also keeps you in alignment so that your muscles are worked equally on each side.
Tribe Pilates offers a full schedule of Pilates reformer classes.
Lose Weight
Using Pilates for weight loss can accelerate your results more than you ever thought possible.
Exercising on a Pilates reformer is one of the best ways to get in shape and lose weight. As you work on the machine to strengthen your core muscles, you increase your metabolism and burn more calories and fat.
Pilates exercises improve your balance and stability and give you better posture. They relieve back pain, improve flexibility and increase energy levels. The movements are low impact and easy on your joints, but the results are remarkable!
You’ll gain muscle definition that will make your body appear slimmer and more toned. Pilates will increase your lean muscle mass and reduce excess body fat.
Get Fit
Pilates has taken the world by storm because it’s one of the best workouts that you can do to improve your general fitness levels. It offers a full-body workout with long-term benefits no matter your age or fitness level.
If you’re looking for a way to get in shape that doesn’t require spending hours at the gym, Pilates might be just what you need. When you exercise using a reformer, you’ll see results quickly.
Reformers are specialized machines that allow users to perform specific exercises with precision — including those used by professional trainers when they train celebrities or elite athletes.
You can use the ropes and straps to perform traditional weight training exercises like bicep curls, tricep extensions or leg presses using the resistance from the springs. The result is an intense workout that will help tone your body while improving balance and coordination.
Using additional props with a reformer, you can vary the type of exercises you do. You can exercise standing, kneeling, sitting, or lying down to move different muscle groups during a class.
Our small, intimate Pilates classes are taught by trained instructors so that you get an efficient and effective workout that pushes you further in each session.
Recover From Injury
If you have an injury or are recovering from surgery, Pilates can help. The exercises are slow and controlled so there are no jerky movements or abrupt jarring.
Since Pilates on a reformer is low impact and you can adjust the resistance of the springs, it’s easy to work out gradually without causing more pain.
Gentle and easy exercises can be done in a class to break through barriers and recondition muscles.
Tribe Pilates offers all the tools you need for an effective Pilates workout. You’ll also get access to fitness tips and information about injury recovery and prevention.
Why Pilates Works on a Reformer
Pilates on a reformer offers many benefits, including:
- Low impact so it’s easy on your joints and back.
- Quick results that will improve your body composition and give you more energy.
- You can mix things up with different exercises by using the ropes and straps, Pilates magic circle rings, fitness balls, Bosu balls, and other props.
- You’ll build lean muscle, burn calories and work your core muscles even more intensely than on a mat.
- Pilates is an excellent way to recover from injuries and surgeries because the exercises are careful and controlled.
Invest in Your Fitness at Tribe Pilates
We offer reformer classes and private sessions for all fitness levels at our Santa Monica Pilates studio. Learn more about our classes, private sessions and new client specials. Let us help you get into the best shape of your life.
