Pilates Tip of the Month: Incorporate Pilates Equipment
- caramay dinglasan
- Jun 2
- 1 min read
Enhance Your Practice with Tools That Transform
Ready to take your Pilates practice to the next level? Whether you're a beginner or seasoned mover, using Pilates equipment — like the Reformer, magic circle, or resistance bands — can add variety, precision, and deeper challenge to your workout.
🎯 Why Use Equipment?
Pilates equipment isn’t just for intensity — it’s designed to help you move smarter, not harder. These tools offer targeted support, resistance, and feedback, which can improve both muscle engagement and alignment.
“Pilates apparatus allows for dynamic stabilization, focused resistance, and supported movement patterns — making it highly effective for core activation and joint health.”— Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 2020
🔬 What Research Says:
A 2017 study published in the Journal of Sports Science & Medicine found that Reformer Pilates significantly improved core endurance, balance, and functional mobility compared to mat-only sessions.
Resistance bands and circles were shown to increase muscle recruitment and movement control in a study from the Journal of Physical Therapy Science (2018).
Research by the Polestar Pilates Institute emphasizes the rehabilitative benefits of equipment-based Pilates, especially for those with lower back pain or postural concerns.
🧩 Equipment Highlights:
Reformer: Adds resistance with springs and a moving platform — great for full-body workouts and alignment.
Magic Circle (Pilates ring): Targets inner thighs, arms, and core; ideal for adding muscular engagement.
Resistance Bands: Versatile and portable; helps improve flexibility and strength through adjustable tension.
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