How Do You Do Peak Pilates?
Peak Pilates allows you to take your home pilates exercises further. If you want to build strength through resistance, it’s the optimum fitness equipment to choose.
These frames are inspired by the original designs by Joseph Pilates - the founder of pilates. Both a carpenter and gymnast, Pilates brought the two trades together to create innovative equipment to help injured dancers and soldiers.
The Peak Pilates experience preserves the original equipment designs by Joseph Pilates whilst upgrading them with the latest technology. Handcrafted from natural and sustainable woods, the Reformer delivers an enhanced and versatile product performance.
It provides a superior pilates experience that you can enjoy in the comfort of your home gym. It’s a fantastic apparatus designed to improve your body's strength, flexibility and endurance.
If you’re thinking of purchasing one of the fantastic Peak Pilates Reformers, we’re showing you how to use them.
How do you use the Peak Pilates Reformer?
With the Peak Pilates Reformer, there are lots of exercise possibilities. You can start simple, such as pushing your feet from the bar to fully stretch and bend your legs.
You can perform exercises kneeling, lying down, standing or sitting.
There is plenty of online inspiration, with 30 minute full-body workouts to follow.
As with all exercise you should start with lighter exercises first to warm-up your muscles. Then, you can progress onto more challenging routines.
At least three times a week is recommended to sustain consistent benefits. Peak Pilates includes a wide range of equipment, including tower systems, chairs and the reformer. In this guide, we’ll predominantly focus on the reformer.
It functions as a resistance device, promoting the development of good alignment, core strength, and flexibility. These exercises are about connecting physical and mental health, encouraging mindfulness.
Key features of the reformer
Frame
The most distinctive part of the reformer, the frame is the centrepiece for this apparatus. It holds all the key components together and is both stable and durable.
Springs, footbar and gear system
The Reformer footbar provides a perch for the feet or hands. It acts as a launch pad to push the carriage back and forth. The foot bar is height-adjustable.
Carriage
The carriage is upholstered and padded for comfort. The carriage is designed to glide in the frame as you pull the straps or push the foot bar.
Headrest and shoulder blocks
The headrest offers support when lying flat on your back.
Straps
You can use the straps to push or pull the carriage. They come with integrated hand and foot loops for a secure hold.
Shop Peak Pilates online at Gymkit UK today. If you fancy getting a taste of what the reformers have to offer and you live in the Peterborough area, there is a local Peak Pilates studio that’s ideal for beginners.
