How Do You Use A Pilates Reformer Machine?
The Pilates Reformer is an exercise machine on which you can do a number of pilates exercises to strengthen and stretch your muscles. The machine can be used at home or in pilates classes. Adjust the foot bar at the bottom of the machine to your height. You can lie on the machine and put your feet on the foot pads to see if it feels like it is in the correct place. Adjust the springs to the easiest level. The springs are located by the foot bar at the bottom of the machine. The springs are color-coordinated so check your manual to determine which one you want. The color and number of springs varies per model. Lie face up on the machine’s sliding bench, called the carriage. Put your feet against the foot pads with your knees bent. Relax your arms at your sides. Push your legs straight and slide the carriage forward to exercise your legs. Try all the lying down ab and leg exercises before moving onto more advanced exercises. Move on to bridging exercises — whereby you will raise your hi
