12 April 2021
In Poland, pilates is associated with mat exercises. However, in our Studio you also have the opportunity to try out the method pilates on machines. Reformer, The barrel is small and large, A chair or a Cadillac are equipment, which was already created by Joseph Pilates himself, to help their students to get in shape or, in the case of dancers, to recover from specific injuries and strengthen the body.
At Ach Studio, in addition to mats, we also use machines for each individual Pilates training, which thanks to many options help you understand, feel the movement and tension of the corresponding muscles in the body.
The reformer is hardware, which is the most popular. It is a bed with a movable wheelchair attached on springs. The springs can be stronger or lighter in one exercise, depending on what effect we want to achieve. They can both make our work easier and more difficult. Thanks to that, that they are regulated, Everyone can exercise on the refomer, regardless of age or condition.
Despite this, that the reformer is commonly called the bed, we do exercises on it not only while lying down. You can practice in any pose: lying down, kneeling down, sitting or even standing. During training, we practice according to established patterns, however, we can modify each exercise depending on your needs. Thanks to so many modifications, we are able to work on every part of the body.
We can practice slowly, smoothly but also dynamically. You learn here, that every tension and every movement in the body is of great importance and also translates into the effect and goal you want to achieve.
Another piece of equipment, which at first glance seems quite inconspicuous is the chair. The chair is a small platform with two pedals that can be used together or separately. The pedals are also attached to springs, so as in the reformer, Shell we, make your work easier or more difficult. A chair with difficult equipment, because it doesn't have any extra handles. Means, that when we work alone, we must maintain balance and body control. We exercise mainly sitting or standing, although there are also exercises where we can lie on a chair. The chair will be people's favorite equipment, who dream of beautiful, muscular legs and buttocks as well as the belly.
Barrels are also available in our studio – small and large. They are mainly used to stretch the body as well as lengthen and mobilize the spine. Exercise, which we make on a large barrel seem quite simple, but as already known, any simple Pilates exercise can prove difficult, and clients admit it when they come to trainings. Conscious stretching and lengthening the body is an amazing discovery for people exercising with us. After a series of exercises on barrels, clients leave the classes erect and relaxed at the same time.
In Ach Studio we also have a tower at our disposal, which is part of the classic Cadillac. It is sufficient, to work on every muscle group in the body. We also work on the tower thanks to the springs. We attach straps to them, handles or a bar, which you then work with. In our studio you will have the opportunity soon, to practice on machines in small groups under the supervision of our qualified instructors. Stay tuned for news on our social media.
See you soon – pilates on machines is waiting for you! Make an appointment online.
