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Pilates
Matwork
Matwork is considered by many to be the essence of the 'Pilates Method' and is excellent if you have no special fitness issues and are generally in good health with no chronic conditions. Usually taught as part of a group session, mat exercises primarily focus on strengthening the abdominal muscles whilst increasing the flexibility of both spine and hips. Whilst the scope of the mat programme may be somewhat limited compared to that of machine driven exercises, matwork is still capable of effectively working on all eight Pilates principles.
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For the comfort of our clients, all matwork exercises are undertaken on our 'Studio Reformers' that have been fitted with a special full-length matwork conversion . A selection of specially designed pillows and cushions are also available to ensure the total comfort of our clients while exercises are being performed. We are also using our special matwork cushions in the exercises.
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Studio Reformer
The Reformer is probably the single most important and widely recognised piece of exercise equipment used today in Pilates resistance training. Originally designed by Joseph H Pilates, the latest incarnation of this essential piece of apparatus is known as the Studio Reformer. Available as part of our standard studio equipment, this machine is 'state of the art' and is manufactured in the United States by Pilates specialists, 'Balanced Body Inc.'. Superbly constructed, smooth in operation and extremely quiet this is undoubtedly one of the most effective pieces of Pilates equipment available today.
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The Studio Reformer consists of a sliding carriage that is connected at one end of its frame by a series of adjustable tension springs. The carriage can either be moved by pulling on ropes or alternatively by pushing-off with the feet from a setting adjustable fixed bar. Matwork exercises are also carried out on this same piece of equipment when the complete mat conversion unit is installed.
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Small Apparatus
A large selection of complimentary small apparatus is also used in conjunction with matwork exercises such as the gym ball, flex bands, free weights, arm and leg weights, stimulating balls and the fitness circle, to name only a few.
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