Beginners Introduction – Pilates Reformer

Are you new to the Pilates reformer and looking for an introduction to various exercises with technique explained? Follow along with this video by Align-Pilates X Mbodies to build up your confidence on the reformer whether you are teaching or for your own practice. Great for reformer beginners to learn the basics & technique.

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For Long Box Exercises, skip to 13:01
For Jump Board Exercises, skip to 20:42
For Platform Extender Exercises, skip to 26:13

Exercises:
– 00:03 Meet & Greet
– 01:23 First Position
– 02:19 Second Position
– 02:56 High Half Toe
– 03:22 Lower & Lift
– 04:11 Single Leg
– 04:53 Bicycle
– 05:25 Single Leg
– 05:42 Bicycle
– 06:47 Triceps Press
– 07:18 Straight Arm Press Down
– 08:21 Knee Bends
– 08:49 Straight Leg Press
– 09:24 ‘V’ Stretch
– 09:59 Leg Circles
– 11:46 Prep For Long Stretch
– 13:01 Using The Long Box
– 13:29 Breast Stroke Preps
– 14:11 The Dart
– 15:17 Triceps Extensions
– 16:40 Biceps Curls
– 18:38 Oblique Twist
– 20:42 Using The Jump Board
– 21:30 Jump Warm Up
– 22:32 Baby Jumps
– 22:45 Straight Jumps
– 23:29 Single Leg Jumps
– 25:33 Straight Jumps
– 26:13 Using Platform Extender
– 27:01 Side Splits Using Gondola Pole
– 30:40 Single Thigh Stretch
– 32:43 Mermaid
– 33:59 Finish & Sign-Off

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Home Pilates Reformers: https://align-pilates.com/product-category/reformers/home-reformers/
Pro Sitting Box: https://align-pilates.com/products/pilates-accessories/reformer-accessories/pro-sitting-box/
Frame Sitting Box: https://align-pilates.com/products/pilates-accessories/reformer-accessories/frame-sitting-box-flat-packed/
Jump Board for C, F & H Series Pilates Reformers: https://align-pilates.com/products/pilates-accessories/reformer-accessories/jump-board-c-f-h-series-pilates-reformers/
Jump Board for A-Series & M1 Pilates Reformers: https://align-pilates.com/products/pilates-accessories/reformer-accessories/jump-board-a-series-m1-pilates-reformers/
Pilates Gondola Maple Pole 60″: https://align-pilates.com/products/pilates-accessories/reformer-accessories/pilates-gondola-maple-pole-60/

Tutor Loraine Prokopiou: Loraine qualified as a physiotherapist in 1995 and became interested in Pilates whilst doing a postgraduate muscle balance course. Loraine is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and an Advanced Level 3 Instructor on the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs). She also has a Master of Science degree in Applied Human Science. Loraine worked for the NHS as an outpatient physiotherapist for 16 years. As well as teaching for Mbodies Training Academy Loraine also now combines physiotherapy and Pilates on a private basis.

This exercise is taught on the Mbodies Reformer Instructor education.
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