Reformers are the most popular piece of Pilates equipment. With its system of springs and ropes, a Reformer provides both resistance and assistance to the exercises. This expands the variety of exercises you can do and allows them to be easier or more difficult, depending on your needs.
HUNDREDS
Starting position: Lie on your back with your arms at the loops extended above your shoulders. Knees bent and hips at 90 degree angle.
Resistance: 1 green and 1 blue spring.
Execution: Lower your arms at your sides and roll the head and upper body off the platform.
Inhale – Pulse the arms for 5 counts, keeping the arms straight.
Exhale – Pulse the arms for 5 counts.
Continue to inhale and exhale as you pulse the arms up to 100 pulses in total.
CHALLENGE
Straighten your legs and lower them toward the platfrom at 45 degree angle in pilates stance.
Varvara Solomonidou,Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer, Seminar & Conference Lecturer, Pilates Master Trainer “AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System®”, Member of Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), Member of European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), DNAFit® Certified Trainer, General Manager & Owner of AthensTrainers®
Models: Foteini Alexopoulou and Konstantina Bakara, AthensTrainers® Associates
Clothes: DANCEDREAMS VICKY ZORBA Equipment: HOME REFORMER BENDIS PILATES by BODYBUILDING CLUB
Source: Body Magazine, issue54