Basic Pilates exercises can be done on a mat, and simply rely on gravity for resistance, but the exercises looking for a challenge can be found on a number of machines which will add to the Pilates exercises. Reformer machine is essential, and a wheelchair and spring pulls the promotion of traditional mat work. Pilates circles, loops, metal lined with handles, in addition to resistance exercises an arm and a leg. Arch and barrel is a variation of a half circle designed to support and correct the spine. President Pilates uses a set of pedals to work the muscles less. Other accessories, such as a tower or weighted balls, have become more popular with the modern Pilates classes.The main machine, reformer, was created by Joseph Pilates himself. Has a padded seat that slides back and forth along a wooden frame or metal. The springs and ropes both of the Reformer, uses this exerciser of the resistance, and alignment. This can be done most of the work of Pilates mat exercises while lying down, sitting, or kneeling on the padded area of this device. Some practitioners feel that these machines make Pilates more support from the mat and improve the resistance of body weight and Pilates gravity.Joseph also created a device called the "Magic Circle". Pilates these machines consist of workshops tempered steel with padded wooden handles. Circles ranging in size from 14.5 inches (37 cm) to 16.5 inches (42 cm) and comes in varying numbers of bands of resistance. The department aims to both processes an arm and a leg. Today, versions of the Department of Pilates are available in plastic as well as with metallic paint or rubber to soften the sharp edges.
