Pilates is a discipline which includes methods of physical fitness and exercising. The methods are widely famous as a physical fitness system in many countries particularly in- Germany, the United States of America, and the United Kingdom.
Pilates as a system is intended to strengthen the human mind and the human body and it has evolved a lot since its development. There are a varied number of forms in the Pilates fitness system- Pilates reformer being one of them.
There are numerous benefits of Pilates reformer exercises. In fact the reformer exercises are the most used form of Pilates exercises. It requires an individual to have a concentrated level of focus and balance while performing these exercise regimes.
Pilates reformer is an exercising machine which is used to incorporate the Pilates exercising techniques.
The reformer exercise is said to benefit the body both internally and externally. Some of the benefits of Pilates reformed exercises are given below:
- The Pilates reformer exercises help in improving the range of motion of the muscles and connective tissues in the body.
In other words the reformer exercises help in improving the flexibility in one’s body.
This increased flexibility decreases the strain/ stress on the joints/ muscles and increases the muscle efficiency. - Another benefit of the Pilates reformer includes improved posture. The reformer exercise improves the spinal alignment in the body.
This further strengthens the muscles and thus improves spinal support and stability in the body. These corrections also reduce risk for various injuries. - The reformer exercises also benefit the human body by increasing the muscular endurance in the body (as the muscles exert force to overcome the resistance).
The increased endurance in the body muscles enables an individual to perform tasks without any fatigue. - There are other benefits along with the increased endurance which include improved muscle tone, muscle lengthening and increased strength without the bulky appearance.
As a result the muscles are able to exert more pressure that to for extended time periods. - To conduct proper exercises on the Pilates reformer the individual requires doing so with proper form and technique. The focus of this positioning lies within the core, the abdomen and the lower back muscles.
The exercise thus benefits the practitioner by increasing his or her core strength. The core strength increases and individuals ability to generate muscle power, align the spine and decreases the injury risks. - The Pilates workout regime also emphasizes on the breathing. It causes the breathing to become deeper and less frequent thus benefiting the practitioner.