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Pilates Still Riding a Wave of Popularity

conscious public continues to love the rapid and visible results that a regular routine of pilates provides. Exercises can be performed in a basic pilates mat class but also on the many unique pieces of equipment associated with the exercise form.

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Butler, a certified Body Control Pilates instructor and own- er of Pilates One in Georgetown, Ont. When she sees that students can perform the basic mat exercises with control and in proper alignment, she knows that they are ready to advance to the equipment. “The equipment takes the workout to the next level, but

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it’s an adjunct not an ‘instead of,’” explains Butler. “It gives you a little extra resistance and a little extra extension. For example, if you have kyphosis or tight hamstrings or tight hip flexors, it can help you with those specific conditions.” For people in rehab situations or with specific physical

limitations, lowering themselves onto an exercise mat can be physically impossible. Many pregnant women also find exercising on a mat to be awkward. Pieces like the Cadillac, Reformer and Barrel are ideal for these exercisers because they are relatively high off the ground making it easy to move into and off of them. Here are some of the latest pieces of pilates equipment on the market today. »

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he Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Wunda Chair, Box, etc., are all poplar pieces found in today’s typical pilates studio. “The mat classes teach you how to perform the basic moves safely and correctly,” says Ruth

EXO® Chair from Balanced Body®

Built for group exercise or personal training sessions, the economical EXO Chair provides a fun, challenging, pilates- based workout within a small physical footprint. By adding functional resistance kits, users can both push and pull on the chair, allowing many exercises previously possible only on a Pilates reformer – in a fraction of the space. Training and equipment packages are available. Available now with a single pedal, Balanced Body will shortly introduce a new EXO Chair with a split peda, for even more space-saving versatility.

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