Stott Pilates is an updated version of Joseph Pilates’ method that keeps the spine naturally curved and offers modifications for different body shapes and abilities. It features five basic principles and uses springs for resistance instead of free weights. Stott Pilates equipment includes reformers, mats, stability balls, bands, rings, and the Fitness Circle.
The Stott Pilates method is a modern update of the original method of Joseph Pilates. While the original Pilates required a person to keep their back flat on the mat or equipment while doing the exercises, the Stott Pilates method keeps the spine naturally curved. Additionally, the method features more modifications for each exercise, recognizing that people come in a variety of body shapes and physical abilities. Stott Pilates equipment includes reformers, mats, and stability balls.
There are five basic principles to the Stott Pilates method: breathing, pelvic positioning, rib cage positioning, shoulder stability, and head and neck positioning. Breathing properly during the workout ensures that a person’s muscles get enough oxygen to function properly. It also works a person’s abdominal muscles and strengthens their core. Keeping your head, neck, hips, and ribcage properly aligned prevents injury during your exercise routine. Stott Pilates equipment is designed to adhere to these principles during a person’s workout.
Unlike other types of exercise machines, Stott Pilates equipment uses springs for resistance during workouts instead of free weights. Each spring on the Reformer provides five pounds (2.26 kg) of resistance for every inch (2.54 cm) the spring is pulled. A person can calculate the amount of resistance that the Reformer provides by multiplying the number of springs that he is using by the amount that is stretched. Stott Pilates equipment designed for use in a gym or fitness club and for use at home has five springs on each reformer: four springs provide full tension and one provides medium tension.
Types of Stott Pilates equipment designed for home use include balls, bands, and rings. The flex band is available in a variety of strengths and is designed to provide similar resistance to the reformer, but at a much lower price. Stott stability balls allow a person to improve their balance while increasing their upper body strength. The smaller stability balls help a person maintain and improve their posture.
The Fitness Circle is a 12- to 14-inch (30.5-35.5 cm) wide steel circle designed to improve a person’s posture, alignment, and self-awareness during exercise. A Fitness Circle is only meant to give a person a little stamina. You should not squeeze the circle as hard as you can during a workout. The Fitness Circle features two latex grips on each side so one person can hold it firmly and comfortably during a workout.
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