Reformer Pilates, one of the most important elements of Pilates exercise methodology, refers to the Pilates exercise device designed by its founder Joseph Hubert Pilates and the first versions of which are being studied, and the exercise discipline made with this device. Reformer pilates, also known as instrumental pilates in our country, is a 100-year-old sports discipline.
Anyone can do Reformer Pilates. The word reformer means returning to form. Joseph Pilates has designed pilates exercises for all individuals who aim for a healthy body. Women, men, people of all ages and people with various health problems can do reformer pilates. The reformer pilates exercise that each individual will do can be quite different. It should be noted that it should not be done only in acute periods related to health problems. What we mean by acute period is painful menstrual periods and also instant low back and neck pains. Pilates is not recommended in these periods, as the source of the discomfort cannot be determined correctly in acute periods. Especially those who need to do reformer pilates; those with lumbar hernia, neck hernia, spine problems, posture disorders (kyphosis, scoliosis, lordosis). Of course, apart from these, those who want to have a tighter and more flexible body should also do it.
The opinion that reformer pilates is not suitable for men is absolutely wrong. It's not just an exercise that women do. Only the fact that women are more interested has given birth to such a perception. Since Pilates is an exercise about improving and correcting posture disorders in general, and men complain too much about this situation, they should do Pilates anyway. It should not be forgotten that Pilates exercises were applied and developed on soldiers fighting at the front.
We generally recommend that individuals over the age of 15 use the reformer. It would be more appropriate for people under the age of 15 to do mat pilates, not reformer pilates.
• Reduces and improves spine problems.
• It gives flexibility.
• Strengthens the pelvic floor muscles.
• Corrects the posture. It allows you to stand upright during the day.
• It tightens and shapes the body.
• It allows you to have a stronger body.
• Increases mobility.
• It is good for problems such as shoulder, back pain, low back pain.
• You do more than 100 movements in reformer pilates.
• The body relaxes and you feel lighter.
• It tightens the lower abdominal muscles.
• It makes the body more balanced.
• It regulates the breath.
• Thanks to Reformer pilates, you can do pilates movements that you can't do normally by applying resistance with ropes.
• It reduces stress.
• It prevents the occurrence of blood circulation diseases and joint disorders.
Losing weight fast with reformer pilates, whose benefits do not end with counting, is much easier and more effective than you think. Your muscles, which are under intense pressure, accelerate your metabolism by being put under metabolic stress, and you will lose weight by burning stored fat cells, as it will create a calorie deficit due to excessive energy burning. It includes movements that support weight loss as well as getting the body in shape.
Exercise, which is of great importance for human health, is undoubtedly very important during pregnancy. However, as the flexibility of the musculoskeletal system of the expectant mother increases with the effect of the hormones secreted during pregnancy, the injuries and balance losses of the pregnant women are more. Therefore, the exercise to be chosen should be a controlled exercise that facilitates balance. Pilates is very beneficial for pregnant women as it is an exercise style that strengthens the pelvic floor muscles, abdominal muscles, spine and back, whose main philosophy is breathing and concentration, especially the core of the body. Various fluent, balanced movements and breathing exercises used during exercise strengthen the back and arm muscles of pregnant people and significantly reduce chronic pain caused by posture disorders. In this way, the quality of life of the expectant mother who performs flexibility, strength and coordination exercises in a balanced way increases.
You can start pilates during pregnancy between 12 and 16 weeks of pregnancy, as long as your doctor allows. Pilates exercise, which you will do 2 or 3 sessions a week on average, will make your pregnancy happier and more comfortable. Pilates is one of the safest exercises you will do during and after pregnancy if it is done in the presence of an expert trainer.
