Which Pilates Machines Is Right For You?
If you've been doing Pilates for any length of time, you've probably come across a couple of Pilates machines. There are a number of these pieces of equipment available on the market today. A Pilates machine, such as the Pilates Reformer, is an all in one, self contained Pilates workout.
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.
I am going to contrast and compare three of the most popular Pilates Machines, the Pilates Reformer, the Pilates Power Gym, and the Malibu Pilates Chair as these seem to be, by far, the most popular models of the large variety of Pilates equipment available on the market today.
Let us start with the big Kahuna of Pilates equipment, the Pilates Reformer.
Pilates Reformer
This is the top of the line model of Pilates machines and the one used most by the real Pilates experts out there. The PR is really the Big Kahuna of exercise equipment. While the name sounds like it might come out of some Monty Python bit about the Spanish Inquisition, actually it is the premier state-of-the-art Pilates equipment.
I think most people understand that Joseph Pilates developed the exercise system that bears his name while in a prison camp in the first part of the 20th century. What he wanted was a total holistic form of modern exercise. Pilates strengthens the core abdominal muscles that align and correct your postural muscles, giving you an amazing sense of health and well being.
The Pilates Reformer allows you to sit in its carriage on a padded seat and pull and push yourself along the track using the patented pulley and spring system. This way you can build yourself up with a steady and progressive pace, increasing your workload with time.
The 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.
The 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.