Chaise Fitness Private Sessions Reinvention Method Using Equipment
Pilates can be more difficult than other aerobic workouts such as running and indoor cycling. This is because your core muscles are supporting the movement of your arms and legs as well as holding your body upright. The reinvention method blends equipment with strength training to build up the core which will improve muscle tone, balance, and joint mobility. In a 50-minute session, a beginner will burn 175 calories and an advanced participant will burn 254 calories per session.
At Chaise fitness we offer Pilates private and duet sessions using the traditional Pilates equipment. Pilates fundamentals build a strong core through mind body connection to live an active lifestyle. Pilates equipment improves muscle endurance, strength, and flexibility through resistance and variety. Supervised Pilates equipment usage improves breathing coordination and raising the heart rate to burn calories and to build the body’s core. Proper supervision builds a stronger sense of self to maximize the benefits of the workout. All Chaise Pilates instructors complete comprehensive training in injury prevention, prenatal care, postnatal care, and osteoporosis protocols. A personalized fitness routine using Pilates equipment will guide you to build a wellness lifestyle that will keep you trim, active, and happy.
PILATES EQUIPMENT
Resistance Bands
Resistance Bands are portable strips of rubber or latex that can be stretched to achieve desired effect. They can be used to train specific muscle groups by adding resistance.
Pilates Ring
The magic ring is a circular rubber ring with two double sided handles. The Pilates ring adds resistance during a workout to maximize joint mobility, flexibility, and muscle strength. Rings can be used to improve core strength by squeezing between the ankles and knees. Portable, lightweight, and affordable make rings an asset for home workouts and private sessions.
Pilates Mats
Pilates mats are thin, cushioned mats placed on the floor. The best mat is 6mm to 15 mm. It can be rolled and stored when not in use. Pilates mats are thicker than yoga mats. Yoga mats are thin so that standing and balancing are not disturbed, Pilates mats protect your sensitive areas during exercise.
Pilates Rollers
Pilates rollers massage muscles while training the core and improving balance. Made with studded grooves, these rubber cylinders are compact and affordable. Pilates rollers are used during warmups and cool downs. Low density rollers ease sore muscles after an intense work out. Firm rollers are for intense deep tissue massage. Short foam rollers are ideal to focus on a specific body area. Textured rollers target specific knots in your back because the ridges vary the tension level during use. Your private session trainer will determining the appropriate roller to use for your needs.
Pilates Ball
Pilates Ball provides an alternative to bench or platform exercise. The goal is to increase the difficulty of Pilates movements to maximize balance and core development. Activating the core strength by targeting the engagement of small muscle groups requires added balance and focus. The honeycomb structure of the internal ball provides protection against deflation or puncture. Pilates balls are extra thick nontoxic PVC material and have a nonslip surface. Available in a variety of sizes, each size targets and engages different muscle groups. Your private session trainer will determine the appropriate ball size to use based on your height and specific workout goals.
Pilates Chairs
Pilates chairs are for more than seating. The Wunda Chair features a raised seat with spring loaded platform below it that moves side to side. From a variety of positions, you can push down on the platform to change resistance and increase workout effort. The Pilates Highchair raises the body vertically as resistance is applied. The Pilates Armchair, the baby chair, features a backrest that moves back and forth with varying resistance.
Pilates Barrel
The Pilates Ladder Barrel uses a series of wooden slats to increase resistance when you lower your body over the padded semicircle hump. The Pilates Arc Barrel features a wedge-shaped padded portion making it the most versatile Pilates equipment.
Pilates Reformer
The Pilates Reformer is the most popular equipment used in Pilates exercise regimes, but it is bulky and unattractive. This iconic machine uses a series of pulleys and springs to provide varying levels of resistance in several different positions. Essentially, the Reformer does what all the previously listed equipment can do. Having a personal trainer to teach usage of the Reformer will ensure you get the maximum benefit. Reformer machines are particularly great for Pilates trainers to deliver endless exercise variations as your abilities evolve. The Pilates Reformer is high-powered and fully purposed. \
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