Using foam rollers during your Pilates
session can help both support and enhance your stretching positions for a more
effective core workout.
There are many different ways to use foam rollers
in Pilates but they are commonly used by placing them under the back, stomach,
hips and knees to support and properly position your body during a pose. They
are fantastic for targeting and strengthening weak or sore areas of your body
to maximize the benefits of the exercises.
In order to increase the difficulty of a Pilate’s
position you can place the foam rollers
under your hands or feet making a slightly unstable surface which will engage
more of your core muscles to hold the pose correctly. You will find that this
will allow you get into shape much faster than not using them.
Pilate’s foam rollers come in a wide range
of sizes and shapes to suit different types of positions. From a basic wide
foam roller to special textured finishes for optimal massage and stretching.
They are available in a full round or half round (flat bottomed) shape, the
half round roller used for beginners or people requiring a gentler workout.
They are traditionally made of a very high
density material that supports and bounces back into shape after use, quality
rollers resist flattening damage for many years. You can choose the level of
density to suit your comfort preference or purpose.
Try foam rollers at your next session, you
will soon see the increased benefits of working with these effective pieces of Pilates equipment.
