It’s undoubtedly one of today’s most popular disciplines. The Pilates reformer, which is performed on a machine comprising a mobile platform, a bar and springs appeals to the masses for its complete and deep workout of the body. Nathalie Errandonea, founder of the NRG Barrebody platform and retreats, who we asked about the Pilates Reformer-inspired moves you can reproduce at home told us, “With a pair of socks and a gliding floor, you can turn your living room into a Pilates studio. Accessible, economical and super-practical, this ‘reformer without reformer’ method lets you enjoy the benefits of the machine: muscle strengthening, posture and flexibility wherever you are, without the need for expensive or bulky equipment”. It is also ideal for busy schedules, offering short yet highly effective sessions that elevate heart rate, improve coordination and build long, lean muscle tone.
Movement 1: Single leg plank
- Position yourself in a high plank, hands under shoulders, body aligned from head to toe.
- Engage your abdominal muscles.
- Lift one foot up, keeping the other foot steady.
- Slide the lifted leg forward (knee to chest), then gently pull it back into position.
- Repeat this movement 20 times, then switch legs.
- Focus on keeping your shoulders stable and your neck long, avoiding any collapse through the upper back as you move.
Movement 2: Plank to slide
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