Gravity Pilates is something entirely different from your usual mat Pilates or reformer Pilates classes. It uses Pilates principles, combines them with functional strength training techniques, and utilises gravity to create a unique, effective full body workout. A core component of the Gravity Pilates class is the Gravity Pilates machine, pictured above.
There are no dumbbells or barbells involved. You work against your own body weight, and gravity, which is all the resistance you need! The exercises are generally carried out at an incline while you sit, lie, stand or kneel on a free rolling glide board connected to a dynamic pulley cable system. You can increase your exertion level by simply raising the incline of the glide board. This basically means you have to work harder to pull or push your own body weight up against the forces of gravity.
These classes take the power of pilates but raise the potential via incredible Gravity machines. It is also perfect Pilates for beginners. Gravity pilates merge the holistic body push of pilates with exercises that you’d find in traditional functional strength training.
The whole time, your entire body is pushing itself against the force of gravity. The result is a massively enjoyable total body workout that gets your core ripped. These courses are perfect for people who are looking to seize the health benefits of pilates but struggle to get themselves off the floor. Best of all, you can operate the machines comfortably at your own level of fitness. The Gravity machines can be raised or lowered depending on your fitness to make the workout more challenging.
Over time, Gravity Pilates can transform your body, enhancing your flexibility and mobility. The beauty of Gravity Pilates lies in the beautiful piece of technology that is the Gravity Machine. It features a small movable board that you push up and down at an incline. There are also a range of accessories that can be attached to it like arm and leg straps and a pull-up bars. People recuperating from injuries have found that Gravity Pilates are a perfect, low- impact rehab workout.
The Proven Body Shaper GravityTM Pilates classes are performed on the award winning Gravity Training System. With GravityTM Pilates you use your own body weight to strengthen your core muscles; your back, tummy, abs, waist and hip muscles. GravityTM Pilates is the ideal class for a slim, toned, and sexy waistline. GravityTM Pilates is built around the principles of proven Pilates movements. So you leave each class feeling strong, exhilarated, flexible, and focused. GravityTM Pilates is excellent for people with injuries...or people recovering from injuries. Classes are done at a pace that suits everybody no matter water your age or fitness level.
