A Pilates pole, what is that?
A pilates pole or pilates stick is a tool to help you expand pilates workout. A pole can help with proper arm alignment and shoulder and shoulder blade stabilization. In addition more resistance, the stick also offers extra stability, challenge and support.
Joseph Pilates believed that poor health could stem from improper breathing, modern lifestyle, and poor posture. Therefore, he devised exercises and training techniques that use the mind to control the body's muscles.
Pilates focuses on the core muscles of the abdomen and provides good spinal support. By being aware of your breathing and spinal alignment, you work on a good balance in your body. Strong core muscles can provide relief from back and neck pain.
To support his training method, Joseph Pilates designed a huge range of equipment, apparatus, and tools for Pilates sessions. Equipment and tools, such as the Pilates reformer, help to strengthen muscles even more to extend and strengthen.
What do you use a Pilates pole for?
Have you been practicing Pilates for a while and would you like to do exercises in a different, surprising way? Then the pole something for you! Adding props to your workout will make every Pilates session interesting and variedThis way you can greatly expand your personal repertoire of possible Pilates exercises.
Are there any exercises that you find difficult? Then the pole help you to deal with this more control and precision to perform. Do you want a bit more of a challenge because you've already mastered certain exercises? Then adding the pilates stick to your training for an extra dimension.
You can use the pole during Pilates exercises on the mat, the reformer, and the ladder barrel. For some exercises, the stick provides support, in other exercises you experience that you are on a roll thanks to the stick deeper level works with your muscles. This is how your Pilates workout on the mat, reformer and ladder barrel is done with a pole more varied than ever before!
What exercises can I do with a Pilates pole?
The number of Pilates exercises you can perform with a stick or pole is enormous. Whether you prefer lying or sitting on your mat, standing on the mat or reformer, the gym stick always provides support and challenge .
Think of classic Pilates exercises that you do on the Cadillac performs exercises such as Leg and Arm Jump exercises or Roll Back Bar exercises. You can also expand workouts such as the Thigh Stretch, Chest Expansion and the Rowing exercises on the reformer with a pole.
Buy Pilates pole
Do you also want more variety Want to add a pole to your Pilates workout? Then buy a pole. At Yoga-Pilatesshop, you'll find the Align-Pilates Pole and Gondola Pole. We're happy to explain the differences.
Pilates pole 81 centimeter
The wood-colored pole from Align-Pilates is 81 centimeters long and has a diameter of 3 centimeters. The stick is made of maple wood and helps you with the alignment of the arms and stabilization of your shouldersThis pole can be used during Pilates exercises on the mat, reformer, and ladder barrel.
Gondola pole 152 centimeters
The gondola pole or pilates gondola pole from Align-Pilates is a whopping 152 centimeters long. This solid stick is made of maple wood, coated with beeswax, and features non-slip rubber caps on the ends. This makes the Pilates gondola pole suitable for performing standing exercises on the reformer. Thanks to its length, you maintain a stable position while standing on the reformer easily keep your balance, by resting the stick on the ground.