What Pilates Machine Is Right For You?
Assuming that you have done Pilates before, I imagine that you’ve used a Pilates machine or other such Pilates equipment. There are quite a few of these machines available for the home market. Every Pilaters machine I’ve seen, like the Pilates Reformer, is a completely self contained workout device.
Winsor Pilates, Malibu Pilates, or Stott Pilates, whichever “brand” of Pilates you’ve practiced I imagine that you have used one of these machines before. And if you have ever thought that you might even want to purchase one for your home workout center then this article is for you.
What I am going to do now is give a little comparison for three of the best Pilates machines out there: the Pilates Reformer, the Pilates Power Gym, and the Malibu Pilates Chair. These are, by far, the three most popular pieces of exercise equipment.
So here is the first review…the Pilates Reformer, the big dog of Pilates machines.
Pilates Reformer
In a class by itself, the Pilates Reformer is THE best in Pilates machines, bar none. It has shown itself to consistently be the exercise equipment of choice used by the world’s elite of Pilates instructors. I know the name sounds like a torture device straight from the Spanish Inquisition, but it is a piece of high quality equipment.
As you probably know, the modern form of exercise known as Pilates is one that emphasizes strengthening the core postural muscles of the torso. It was designed and developed by Joe Pilates in the early 20th century. What is amazing is that the story goes that Joe came up with the basic idea of Pilates while in political prison. What he wanted was a holistic system of body development that improved the body’s health by working the abdominal musculature.
With the Pilates Reformer you sit in the stylish carriage on a comfortable seat and, using the core muscles of the torso, pull yourself back and forth by use of the patented pulley and spring system. It also allows you to steadily and progressively increase your work load for greater intensity.
Pilates Power Gym
What a beautiful piece of equipment is the Pilates Power Gym. Assuming you are under 250 pounds, it is perfect for you with its padded foot straps and handles just like the Pilates Reformer. Like the Reformer, you can adjust the PPG to your own fitness level to strengthen your body’s core muscles. As well, it is only about half the size of the PR and is fairly light weight for easy maneuverability. The sturdy carbon steel frame makes firming and toning a snap. You can quickly sculpt your thighs, calves, abdominals, hips, butt,and back using its modern technology. Use it for a few weeks and see a whole new, fit not fat, you.
Malibu Pilates Chair
This is one of the smallest and certainly most compact of the whole body Pilates machines. And clocking in at just under three hundred and fifty bucks, it might just be one of the most affordable. It comes with a free wall chart and diet plan that make massive weight loss not only possible but simple and easy. Even sitting on your backside (it is a chair after all) you are going to get a serious work out with the MPC.
It doesn’t matter which of these superior machines you purchase, you’re going to feel great about losing all that weight and building up greater lean muscle mass.
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