Pilates Reformer.

Despite the somewhat confusing looks of it,

the Pilates Reformer

is an amazing machine.

For the last two months, or so.

I have joined a Pilates Studio,

and I have been getting some of the best results of my life.

Between the high intensity

interval workouts on the treadmill

and the amazing core strengthening 

workouts on the Pilates reformer

(Best known as Treadlates)

I have not only gained a great running speed

but I have also developed good alignment, toned muscle,

and flexibility due to it.

The thing that is most interesting to me

is the reformer, and the endless different workouts options it offers.

If you have never taken a Pilates on a Reformer class before

You have no idea what you are missing!

I highly recommend it.

For people all ages

I've always enjoyed Pilates

whether it is on the mat, or a reformer,

the benefits are very similar 

The only difference is 

in "Mat Pilates" you use your own body weight to create the resistance

as opposed to the reformer,

that has pulleys and springs creating much greater resistance.

Mat Pilates is a great option for beginners, or people who want to workout at home

or in a gym where reformers are not available,

When using a pilates reformer, you definitely need a instructor present all times.

The possibilities, and workouts on it are endless

and guarantees results

.....................

xoxo,

A Pilates Devotee

Pilates Nation

Oh Yes! Finally!

I've found the cure to my weight gaining problem

Pilates Nation.

right here in Antwerp, Belgium.

I enjoy a good, hard [intense] workout,

I might complain a little at first,

(while the exercises are kicking my butt

and the instructor is motivating me to keep going)

but I do, after all, enjoy every minute of a

fun, fat burning workout sesh...

Upon arriving in Antwerp, I tried the whole gym thing

and although the gym might work for some a lot of people,

it never really works for me.

I was consistent, I would wake up early, 

and dedicate myself daily

but the number on the scale seemed to be going the opposite way.

"I like results that my body can feel, and that my eyes can see."

I didn't really understand, because I wasn't weight training,

I was simply doing [some] cardio interval training

whether it was on a treadmill, or stair-master.

I suppose I wasn't pushing myself hard enough,

What can I say...the gym bores me,

and I am not the best trainer for myself.

So I guess, what I really needed was 

a live-instructor there motivating me 

and pretty much telling me what to do.

(One on one training, and group sessions have always worked in the past,
so I should just stick to that!)

Then... I heard about

 Pilates Nation.

Better than any gym workout out there

They offer small group classes that 

combines cardio, resistance training,

circuit and plyometric moves

for what they like to call it

The Ultimate Workout.

And they live up to their name,

they really offer the Ultimate workout

burning 9X more calories 

than a regular cardio session.
(whooo hooooo!)

My first time there I tried one of their 4 popular classes

the INTERVAL XT

which was a combination of high intensity

interval training on the treadmill

and plyometric exercises
(loved it loved it loved it)

Pilates Nation is just the beginning

to a new me!

And I can't wait to go back for more!

It has taken my working out to a whole new level,

and I love the way I feel.

<3

for more info please click here:

www.pilatesnation.be