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 are two completely different machines and offer different benefits. Below I will give you my list of pros and cons for each machine.

Malibu Pilates - this is a new design for a pilates machine that can be used in your home. The designer of pilates, Joseph Pilate, originally used a chair many years ago, but this is the first time there has been a chair type machine marketed for the public. This machine comes with two videos (another video is offered with an upgrade). Both videos focus on strength training and the added benefit of cardio. Pilates exercises usually are done for flexibility and core strength and cardio isn’t usually part of the work out. 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. Using the chair you reach muscles you wouldn’t be able to reach otherwise. The chair is very stable but some exercises take a little time to get used to.

Pros - easy to assemble, comes with a 20 minute video and a more advanced 45 minute video. The exercises work arms, legs, and core muscles. You get a cardiovascular workout. Stores easily because it folds up. New, fun variation to doing pilates.

Cons - when you first start, it can be hard to figure out some of the exercises. Several have you almost standing on the chair, bending over. While the chair is very stable, it can make you feel like you might fall over when you do some of the exercises.

Pilates Performer - this is a more traditional pilates machine. You lay down in the machine and do exercises in a controlled manner. 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. This is a great machine to use if you need to strengthen your back and stretch out your lower back muscles. The pilates performer is easy to use and strengthens and tones your body quickly. It easily slides under a bed out of the way when you are finished using it.

Cons - it doesn’t offer any cardio workout.

Depending on your style and personality one of these machines will make a perfect addition to your normal routine. You get a good strength and flexibility workout with both machines so they either one is a good choice.

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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