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What is the Malibu Pilates Chair and Why is it So Good

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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 is a review of each machine and its pros and cons.

Malibu Pilates – this is a new design for a pilates machine that can be used in your home. Joseph Pilate (the designer of pilates) used a chair to do his pilates years ago but this is the first main stream, easily available to the public pilates chair. 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 is typically known for its strength and flexibility workouts so to add in cardio is almost unheard of. 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. The chair is very stable but some exercises take a little time to get used to.

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. Includes a good cardio workout. Stores easily because it folds up. If you’re bored with normal pilates this is a fun alternative.

Cons – when you first start, it can be hard to figure out some of the exercises. 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. It’s a lay down machine that focuses on doing exercises slowly. There isn’t any cardio involved and is a more laid back approach to pilates as opposed to 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. It does a great job of strengthening your lower back and stretching your muscles. It is easy to use and builds strength quickly while toning your body. It easily slides under a bed out of the way when you are finished using it.

Cons – you don’t get a cardiovascular work out.

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.

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