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Types of Pilates Exercise Equipment
Pilates Cadillac
It resembles more like a rack and is known as the Trapeze Table.
Amongst all the equipment it is the most effective and flexible
piece of exercise equipment
that is assembled together. Originally,
it was developed for patients who were bedridden; it was mostly
used in rehabilitation centers and hospitals where people who were
in the bed could use it to regain strength.
The Cadillac is an elevated horizontal tabletop surrounded by a
four-poster frame on which various bars, straps, springs and levers
are fixed.
Pilates Cadillac is made of various flexible parts and a trained
instructor is necessary here to guide you through secure, appropriate,
correct procedure and effective technique.
More than eighty different exercises can be performed on this piece
of Pilate’s equipment. It could be gentle spring-assisted
sit-ups to advanced acrobatics. There is some or the other exercise
to suit for all ages and abilities. The Cadillac gamut of exercises
exceptionally work on the core abdominal muscles, develops spinal
flexibility, strengthens the back, shoulders and stretches the total
body.
Wunda chair
It is the most interesting equipment among the different Pilates exercise
equipment. Misleadingly it looks like a stylish little stool, the
Pilates Chair most frequently known, as the Wunda Chair or Stability
Chair is one of the most adaptable exercise machines. Chair here does
not mean that the entire workout will be done in sitting posture.
More than 75 exercises can be performed in the chair and it makes
for a great workout regime. Although numerous of
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these Pilates exercises
are performed seated on top and pressing down on the pedal with feet,
others exercise are performed by lying on the floor, standing straight
up, lunging forward or pushing forward with arms.
Few features to consider while buying these chairs are:
It should allow you range of exercises with various spring adjustments
Seats should be comfortable
Seats should not be slippery
Adjustable to various positions
Base should be strong enough to hold
Benefits of Pilates Exercise Program
As mentioned earlier it is very important to be involved in physical
activity to keep oneself fit and fine, keeping fit is the new rage
and using various modes of exercising has become trendy. The main
benefits of Pilates Exercise Routine are:
It is simple to practice
Relaxes muscles
Helps in distressing
Improves Breathing
Does not need too much activity simple body postures are
good enough to maintain
Works on abdomen and spine
Helps in recovering after surgery or severe illness
Helps professional people who are golfers and riders where
back problems and spinal injuries are most common, Pilates exercise
as mentioned earlier is an advance therapy and exercise for back
and abdomens and a total body workout. These professional can use
these therapy to treat their injury or pain as well as make them
stronger
Limitations of Pilates Exercise
Not every thing is perfect for free Pilates exercises, the most common
limitation of it is that it has to be learnt and practiced under a
professional trainer; a person will not get any benefit until and
unless he does not know the right mannerism to perform the exercise.
Pilates exercise equipment are not for proper physical workout and
not too effectual for cardiovascular activity. Pilates are not successful
where the persons target is bodybuilding.
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