Pilates Fitness Equipment

Here are some of the benefits from using these exercise machines:

• • Using the Pilates machines adds weighted resistance to the Pilates
• • The added resistance comes from weighted springs, not a dead weight
• • Arm and leg exercises become more emphasized than in the mat work
• • The machines provide a diverse workout working more muscle groups at one time
• The equipment can be used at home or in studio with an instructor
• • Working with machines is versatile and fun

The difference between the more traditional workouts and Pilates strength training is that Pilates has the reputation of building longer, less bulky muscles. How is this possible?

The weighted springs provide a gradual resistance starting off with very little weight and pushing to a much stronger weight as the spring is extended. This mimics a natural muscle contraction and does away with short, bulky muscles. The added stretching in Pilates also helps to fend off tight, short muscles.

No time for the gym or can’t get to your Pilates studio this week? Weight training at home can be a great alternative to expensive gym memberships and offers you privacy and time flexibility.

There are reputable Pilates exercise equipment makers that offer at home equipment like “fold away” reformers or combo pieces like “part Cadillac, part reformer” that take up much less room than studio equipment.

Remember, your at home equipment is only as good as you are! Knowing what you are doing is very important. So splurge on those private sessions first before investing in costly pieces of equipment.

But not all at home fitness equipment needs to be the expensive, big pieces. Exercise bands, foam rollers, stability balls, magic circles and a good mat are inexpensive and take up little room. All are great alternatives to your regular weight training at home workout.Please read our home gym article for help in setting up your own Remember; be versatile in your workouts! Test your muscles in many different ways and you will be rewarded for it.

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