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.
LEG & BUTT WORK
FEET PULLING STRAPS
From table pose on the long box, bring one leg out to the side extended long. Foot in the loop.
Hips square, head aligned with the spine.
Inhale and bring your leg far back and up, enganging your glutes. Exhale and return to starting position.
Repeat 5 times on each side.
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, issue 56