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Shockingly, one in three adults in the UK suffers from hypertension, a condition associated with stroke, heart disease, and heart attacks. But, just a small decrease in blood pressure can do wonders to improve your health, and we’ve got just the exercise to help with it: Reformer Pilates.

In this guide, we’re going to sing all the praises of the advanced Pilates equipment that’s available. It’s a whistle-stop tour of the different types and which option is right for your Pilates fitness routine.

If you’ve realised just how great Reformer Pilates is for your mind and body, you might have considered how you can do it at home. While the right Reformer Pilates class can be great, nothing beats the ease of being able to complete a good workout in the comfort of your own home.

Reformer Pilates has become increasingly popular in recent years, with celebrities raving about its benefits and many participants boasting increased strength, flexibility, and overall fitness. 

What many people don’t know is that incorporating Pilates reformer sessions into a cross-training routine can enhance performance in other sports and activities. But how? You may picture a relaxed session of various poses on a mat.

Reformer classes are proving there's more to Pilates than a mat workout. You may prefer the minimal workout that the mat has to offer. However, the reformer has a lot more to give when it comes to resistance training and body toning.

Did you know that Pilates was originally developed to rehabilitate injured soldiers and dancers? It also used to be called ‘Contrology’. Founded by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s, the earliest form of Pilates used apparatus and a fluid sequence of movements to improve and restore mobility after minor musculoskeletal injuries.

Can Pilates build muscle? It’s a good question and one worth asking if you’re serious about training and building strength. Pilates was originally created by Joseph Pilates as a practice that aimed to increase muscle strength through body weight.

Celebrities are mad about reformer Pilates, for good reason. Why are Margot Robbie, Harry Styles, and Jennifer Aniston all raving fans? Find out right here.