What is Malibu Pilates and Why is it So Good
While there are many pilates machines available, the two most popular right now are the traditional Pilates Reformer and the new Malibu Pilates chair. These machines are very different and each offers their own benefits. Below I will give you my list of pros and cons for each machine.
Malibu Pilates - this is a new design for a pilates machine that can be used in your home. The designer of pilates, Joseph Pilate, originally used a chair many years ago, but this is the first time there has been a chair type machine marketed for the public. When you buy Malibu Pilates, you get two videos and have the option to upgrade and get a third video. These videos focus on how to get a good workout using the chair. Pilates exercises usually are done for flexibility and core strength and cardio isn’t usually part of the work out. The exercises are simple to do yet extremely effective. Like all pilates workouts, the exercises focus on building core strength, but in a different way on the chair. You can reach muscles using the chair that you normally wouldn’t work. While the chair is very stable, it does take some time to get used to the exercises.
Pros - comes with a basic 20 minute video and an advanced 45 minute video, it is easy to put together. The exercises work arms, legs, and core muscles. You get a cardiovascular workout. Folds easily for storage. New, fun variation to doing pilates.
Cons - some exercises look a little intimidating. Some exercises having you on the chair and bending over. The chair is stable but it can still take a little while to feel comfortable performing the exerices.
Pilates Performer - this is a more traditional pilates machine. You lay down in the machine and do exercises in a controlled manner. The exercises are slow and controlled so you don’t get a cardio workout like with the Malibu Pilates chair.
Pros - You can purchase videos that you show you how to use your machine and get the most out of it. This is a great machine to use if you need to strengthen your back and stretch out your lower back muscles. The pilates performer is easy to use and strengthens and tones your body quickly. It can slide under your bed if you have room there.
Cons - it doesn’t offer any cardio workout.
Which machine you choose will be a product of how you want to exercise. Both offer strength training and flexibility exercises and both are easily put away out of sight when you’re finished using them.
When combined with proper health supplements like the acai berry, the Malibu Pilates machine can help you lose a bunch of weight and get healthy.
January 26 2010 06:51 am | Health and Fitness
