Shockingly, one in three adults in the UK suffers from hypertension, a condition associated with stroke, heart disease, and heart attacks. But, just a small decrease in blood pressure can do wonders to improve your health, and we’ve got just the exercise to help with it: Reformer Pilates. This low-impact, high-intensity exercise is the perfect home workout to lower your blood pressure while strengthening your muscles, improving your posture, and crucially, improving overall cardiovascular health. What is Reformer Pilates? Reformer Pilates is a type of Pilates that uses a machine called a Refo ..read more

Many people associate Pilates with mat work. However, Pilates has so much more to offer than that. In its easiest form, Joseph Pilates founded this exercise by merging woodwork apparatus with a routine of movements designed to rehabilitate injured dancers. Known as the Pilates reformer bed, it can look a little daunting to the uninitiated, but it is a firm favourite with celebrities due to its toning benefits. It offers all the benefits of mat-work but with an enhanced level of resistance due to its clever use of springs. In this guide, we’re going to sing all the praises of the advanced Pila ..read more

Reformer Pilates has become increasingly popular in recent years, with celebrities raving about its benefits and many participants boasting increased strength, flexibility, and overall fitness. While attending a Pilates studio or gym is a great option for some people, others prefer to exercise in the comfort of their own homes, finding a home-based workout to be more convenient and cost-effective. Using springs and levers to create resistance, Reformer Pilates offers a full-body workout by engaging multiple muscles simultaneously. The exercises performed on our Casa Reformer encourage proper ..read more

Unlocking Success: The Vital Role of Equipment Maintenance in Your Health Club Unlocking Success: The Vital Role of Equipment Maintenance in Your Health Club Introduction: Welcome to GymKit UK, your premier partner for comprehensive gym equipment servicing. In this blog, we'll delve into the pivotal role of equipment maintenance in the success of health clubs, shedding light on the impacts of good practices and the repercussions of neglect. The Cost of Cutting Corners: While it's not uncommon for fitness enthusiasts to splurge on the latest gym equipment, cutting corners on servicing in an att ..read more

What many people don’t know is that incorporating Pilates reformer sessions into a cross-training routine can enhance performance in other sports and activities. But how? You may picture a relaxed session of various poses on a mat. But Pilates has so much more to offer, especially when you leverage a reformer orcadillac. We’re covering everything you need to know about the how and why of adding Pilates to your cross-training. Does Pilates count as cross-training? Cross-training involves engaging in a variety of different types of exercise to improve overall fitness and avoid muscle imbalances ..read more

Did you know that Pilates was originally developed to rehabilitate injured soldiers and dancers? It also used to be called ‘Contrology’. Founded by Joseph Pilates in the early 1900s, the earliest form of Pilates used apparatus and a fluid sequence of movements to improve and restore mobility after minor musculoskeletal injuries. Pilates exercises continue to be used for these purposes today, but they are also used to boost muscle and bone strength and wellbeing. A carpenter and gymnast, Joseph Pilates believed that physical and mental health were closely connected and designed exercises that ..read more

Reformer classes are proving there's more to Pilates than a mat workout. You may prefer the minimal workout that the mat has to offer. However, the reformer has a lot more to give when it comes to resistance training and body toning. There are merits to practicing with both, and some users may prefer one over the other. By showcasing the differences, we’re hoping this will help you decide whether to switch the mat for a reformer. Pilates Mat vs Reformer Both Pilates mat workouts and Pilates reformer workouts provide similar benefits, such as improved strength, posture, agility, flexibility an ..read more

The Pilates Workout that Celebrities Rave About Jennifer Aniston does it, Margot Robbie swears by it, and Cristiano Ronaldo even incorporates it into his intense workout routine. If you’re wondering what we’re talking about, wonder no more - celebrities are mad about reformer Pilates, and with good reason.  Why do so many celebrities do Pilates? Pilates is focussed on alignment and symmetry, encouraging the body to move with control whilst improving flexibility and strength. By moving the body and limbs with good alignment, the risk of injury is greatly reduced - a very important factor ..read more

Is Pilates good for arthritis? Here's what the experts say… If you enjoy leading an active lifestyle, we believe that arthritis shouldn’t get in the way. However, you will want to know which activities are most suitable or even beneficial if you have arthritis. With around 10 million people living with arthritis in the UK, it’s never been more important to shine a light on how people can continue to live an active lifestyle.  Arthritis can affect mobility and cause discomfort and pain in the joints. It commonly affects the knees and hips, but can also affect the hands, wrists, neck, shoul ..read more

Should I do Pilates in the morning or at night? They say the early bird catches the worm. But, is that true for Pilates? Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, we’re looking at the optimum time to do Pilates to reap the most benefits for your body. Pilates in the morning… Many of us roll out of bed with not much time to spare before we begin our working day. Or, many instinctively reach for their mobile phones to catch up on the news, browse social media feeds or watch content.  However, beginning the day with movement is known to be a great mood-booster. It gets your blood pumping ..read more