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What is Reformer?

Reformer machine is the perfect piece of equipment for low impact workout. It helps you work on progressive resistance and active stretching.

The Reformer machine was invented by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900’s, and many different models and brands have since been created, we work with the allegro2 Reformer by Balance Body, Allegro2 designed in 2011, the equipment works with springs and pulleys, which create progressive resistance, helping to produce concentric and eccentric muscle contractions. at the same time. the stabilising muscle groups are encouraged to work isometrically to maintain correct positioning. The reformer is the perfect workout machine, it’s versatile in the sense that you can decrease and increase the resistance, and it allows for many different ways to work on one part of the body, making this workout ideal for people from all fitness levels.