Reformer Pilates Workout

An important factor when using therabands for strengthening and lengthening is TUT (time under tension) = the more time under tension with the bands the better, so no need to rush through each exercise.

Move through the entire movement without stopping short or using momentum rather, use smooth and controlled movements.

Start your workout with the lower weight and over the weeks, you can increase the resistance to more challenging exercises as long as the resistance is enough to cause muscle fatigue by the end of the one minute.

Focus on spending more time doing the difficult part of an exercise, which is usually the lengthening (or eccentric) phase.

Focus on timing your sets instead of simply doing lots of repetitions in a short time and rushing them. Set a timer for 60 secs and do one exercise for that amount of time and move onto the next one. Choose your workout time, like the suggested 10 minutes and then repeat.

If you choose to repeat a ten minute workout then make sure you rest between each set for a minimum of one minute.

Give yourself time to recover between workouts by targeting different muscle groups on different days.

Keep your body in check by mindfully connecting to your movements and how you are moving. Tips such as ‘ reaching your head to the roof, relaxing the shoulders, softly bending the knees, and most of all, be conscious of your BREATHING to get the most out of muscular length tension (TUT), physiological changes and overall form.