Mat vs Reformer – Oxygen Pilates

So many purchasers recently have requested “why do mat? Isn’t reformer better?”

I feel there's a thought that mat Pilates is like yoga.  Nicely, I can let it's not!

Each reformer Pilates and mat Pilates are equally difficult in several methods.

The reformer supplies help for shoppers whereas figuring out.  As you advance the reformer exercise it's about eradicating that stability so the workouts are extra simply palms and toes on the carriage or foot bar eradicating stability so that you because the consumer must create that stability for your self utilizing your core muscle mass.

Mat Pilates begins with extra stability, having extra of your physique supported ie laying on the mat however taking away stability to problem much more. Additionally it is very laborious to work the steady or non shifting a part of the physique as a substitute of specializing in the shifting half. Problem your exercise by focusing extra on the “non moving” half.

I do know with focus and engagement we are able to all profit from mat Pilates. Or perhaps a mixture of each mat and reformer.