When?
Mondays 6.30pm
Tuesdays 5.30pm or 6.30pm
Tuesdays 5.30pm or 6.30pm
Wednesdays 7.30pm
Thursdays 6.30pm
Each
one hour V2 Max Plus™ Reformer session is hosted at the Northwest
Pilates and Yoga Centre in St Helens and can host up to four
participants.
Despite
the somewhat medieval name, the STOTT PILATES Reformer machine is
actually an amazingly elegant machine. The STOTT PILATES Reformer
provides finely tuned exercise resistance that allows one to work very
precisely to develop good alignment, core strength, and flexibility.
Pilates Lesson |
There
are many styles of reformer machines. The reformer machine pictured
above is the V2 Max Plus™ Reformer made by STOTT PILATES. Some Reformer
Machines are wood and some are metal. There might be leather straps or
ropes, and the Reformer may be on legs or not. Nevertheless, the basic
parts and their functions will be the same. You will feel much more
comfortable at your first reformer class if you take a moment to look
over the reformer and get a sense how it works. The height of the
foot-bar is adjusted with the gear system. There will be two to four
notches on the inside of the frame that will allow you to adjust the
height of the foot-bar. Your instructor will help you figure out which
is best for you.
The
springs provide resistance from the machine. The rest of the
resistance is provided by your own body weight. The springs hook on the
spring bar, and different springs can be unhooked to increase or
decrease the resistance.
The
springs are colour-coded by the amount of resistance they provide.
Usually, white is the lightest spring, then blue, yellow, and finally,
the most resistance from red. Many levels of resistance are achieved
through varying combinations of the springs. There are some variations
in colour-coding, but you will get to know the machines at your studio.
Your
instructor will tell you which springs to use for each exercise.
Beginning students are never expected to know which springs to use. The
carriage is the part you put your body on. The carriage is moved by
pushing against the foot bar, or by pulling the straps or ropes at the
other end of the reformer. The carriage glides back and forth along the
inside of the frame, responding to the effort you exert and the amount
of resistance set up by the springs. Reformer exercises can be done
lying down, sitting, kneeling or standing on the carriage.
The
straps are connected to pulleys at the top end of the pilates
reformer. The straps have handles on the end that you can grasp to pull
or push the carriage. You may also be asked to thread the straps
through the handles in order to work with your feet in the straps.
Again, the basic principle is that you will be pushing or pulling
yourself on the carriage against the resistance provided by your own
body weight and the springs.
Head Rest and Shoulder Blocks
Pilates Reformer - How To Set Up A Pilates Reformer |
Many
pilates reformer machine exercises are done lying down with the head
on the headrest. The important thing to be aware of is that the
headrest can be down flat or propped up. In many cases, it will be your
preference whether the headrest is up or down. You will want to find
out what is most comfortable for your neck. However, it is important to
have the headrest down anytime you are going to bring your legs over
your head. There are also exercises where you turn around and put your
feet through the headrest area.
The
shoulder blocks keep you stable on the STOTT PILATES Reformer as you
push or pull the carriage. Often your shoulders are against the blocks,
but there are also exercises that use the shoulder blocks as props for
the feet, knees or hands.
Apart
from the regular equipment, the newly acquired STOTT PILATES V2 Max
Plus™ Reformer class adds a cutting edge to our offerings and a unique
opportunity for our clients.
Taught
in groups of four, it is designed to help clients work against very
gentle tension which is built up incrementally as strength increases.
The STOTT Reformer offers restriction-free movement and limitless
programming possibilities providing a superior workout as it allows the
emulating of free, multidimensional movement of daily life.
"I'd
strongly recommend Nisha's classes using the V2Max machines. They are
great for improving general strength and flexibility but it's also
helped me with various joint problems especially recovering from
pregnancy and general childcare aches and pains. Nisha is a clear and
direct teacher who understands what it's like to try and overprotect
you. She'll push your abilities, showing you what you're capable of. I
always feel better after a class and well worth attending on these dark
winter nights to sort out aches and pains." - Client Christa Price
Its
innovative vertical frame pulley system accommodates three-dimensional
range of motion, maintaining workout flow and providing even, constant
resistance without jarring.
STOTT
Reformer classes are essential/intermediate level workouts. The pace
is moderate and you really enjoy the toning capabilities of this type
of workout. All Staff are STOTT Reformer certified through STOTT
PILATES.
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