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  • Ped-o-Pul: Defined

    Ped-o-Pul: Defined The Ped-o-Pul exercises challenge the body against gravity with the assistance of the “pole,” which essentially represents the spine. Shoulder girdle issues for individual needs are met with this equipment. See the Ped-o-Pul and other small equipment available.
    Posted to Equipment Glossary (Forum) by Jeremy on 04-14-2008

  • Spine Corrector/Hump Barrel

    Spine Corrector/Hump Barrel: Defined Utilized for Individual Needs; stretching, aligning and strengthening the spine. Relieves stiffness of the shoulders and hips as well as relieving common backaches and problems ailing the population today. See our selection of barrels available.
    Posted to Equipment Glossary (Forum) by Jeremy on 04-14-2008

  • Ladder Barrel: Defined

    Ladder Barrel: Defined: Joseph Pilates created numerous innovations for individuals with specific maladies. The Ladder Barrel was one of these innovations. He was highly concerned with the flexibility of the spine and the corresponding strength of the center. Consequently this equipment offers challenging...
    Posted to Equipment Glossary (Forum) by Jeremy on 04-14-2008

  • High/Electric Chair

    A Classic piece of equipment. It prepares the Student to work on the more complex Low Chair in addition to meeting the Individual Needs of specific issues as brought out in part A and B of the Session Format. The design is therapeutic in that it provides tactile feedback from the high back support. Primarily...
    Posted to Equipment Glossary (Forum) by Jeremy on 04-14-2008

  • Wunda Chair: Defined

    The Wunda Chair was invented as a result of Joseph Pilates’ observation of Chinese acrobatic maneuvers on a “box” - when turned over it doubles as an actual chair. Pure function. He had strong beliefs about how we should sleep and sit, and designed furniture accordingly. He considered modern chairs compromising...
    Posted to Equipment Glossary (Forum) by Jeremy on 04-14-2008

  • Cadillac Defined

    The original piece of equipment Joseph Pilates invented during his captivity, the massage and therapeutic table is known today as the Trap Table or Cadillac. Initially, the table was used therapeutically. In time, however, he developed the table to resemble a single four-poster bed with springs, wooden...
    Posted to Equipment Glossary (Forum) by Jeremy on 04-14-2008

  • Reformer: Defined

    The Universal Reformer, known as the Reformer, is the most popular piece of equipment and one of Joseph Pilates’ original inventions. He believed beginning exercise in the horizontal plane was important to relieve the stress and strain on the joints, and to align the body before adding additional gravitational...
    Posted to Equipment Glossary (Forum) by Jeremy on 04-14-2008

  • Pilates Mats: Defined

    All of the equipment Joseph Pilates created came after the development of Mat work. The equipment is utilized in various ways but is especially for building strength and assisting in precise and beautiful performance on the Mat. Sometimes we say, "the Mat is the Method." Mat work is the entry...
    Posted to Equipment Glossary (Forum) by Jeremy on 04-14-2008
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