Reformer Pilates In Dubai: Bazaar’s Guide To The Best Fitness Studios
Bazaar Arabia shares the workout much beloved by stars such as Kim Kardashian, Hailey Bieber and Naomi Campbell…
The moment Lori Harvey announced to the world that her abs, her accessory of choice at the MET Gala 2022, were thanks to Pilates, this curious exercise took over our Google searches. What is it? Should we be doing it? Is it as good as everyone says it is?
Pilates is a low-intensity workout that simultaneously increases flexibility and mobility – ultimately improving posture and carving a toned physique. By targeting and strengthening smaller muscle groups, one becomes more aware of their body during sessions, eventually self-correcting as the movements that seemed peculiar at the beginning become easier. The creator Joseph Pilates, founded the namesake excise after his time as a circus performer, boxer and self-defence instructor. Pioneering ‘the Cadillac’ reformer, which resembles a canopy bed, as well as a regular reformer machine.
It is a practice for everyone, having been citied as effective in rehabilitating injury, elongating and creating lean muscles, to a way of practising mindfulness and finding a community within the health space.
What is Reformer Pilates?
The Reformer is a specialised piece of Pilates equipment that consists of a sliding carriage, springs, and double-loop hand straps. Despite its intimidating appearance, its complexity is deceptive. The machine’s versatility lies in its adjustable springs, allowing the instructor to modify resistance levels for individual participants. This adaptability ensures the session is tailored precisely to your fitness level and the specific exercises that you are being guided through at the time. Exercises engage the whole body and have a focus on controlled movements. The result is a very individually customised exercise that carefully engages the entire body through a warm-up, strength series, flexibility portion, and a warm-down – using breath work to effectively oxygenate and activate your muscles during the session.
Where to do Reformer Pilates in Dubai?
Reform Athletica
Location: ICD Brookfield Place, DIFC, Dubai
Posture
Location: Golden Mile 1, Building 4, The Palm Jumeirah, Dubai
The Hundred Wellness Centre
Location: Jumeirah Beach Road, 53 B Street, Villa 21, Dubai
MyCore
Location: Dubai Science Park Towers, South Tower, Ground Floor G03
Cultivate
Location: 775B Al Wasl Road, Dubai
KARVE
Location: Alserkal Avenue, H70, Dubai
Studio 14
Location: Umm Al Sheif, Al Thanya Street, API 1000, Dubai
Mojo Pilates
Location: 703 Concord tower, Al Burooj street, Media city, Dubai
Lead Image From Harper’s Bazaar Arabia April 2021 Issue.