Strengthen, Lengthen and Tone …does all of that sound good to you? Well, it did to me when I was introduced to the new fitness craze that is sweeping the nation! There is a new chain of boutique fitness studios popping up around the country that utilize the Megaformer. Picture your run-of-the- mill Pilates Reformer, but for the big kids, who eat their Wheaties. The Megaformer aims to target your core, while increasing your muscular endurance.
Megaformer classes are usually 55 minute classes of heart pumping, strength inducing movements, with a strong pilates base. Do not be fooled, this isn’t your grandmothers Pilates style class. Every move has been carefully developed to include more than one major muscle group. For example, sliding lunges, while using resistance bands to do continuous biceps curls. Within seconds you begin to warm-up, and within minutes you may even break a sweat.
A Megaformer class can burn up to 700 calories, if you give it all you have, and guys, this one is for you too! Don’t be surprised if you see your favorite Victoria’s Secret Angel in class, Megaformer, Pilates and Ballet Based workouts like Barre, are among V.S. Angels favorite forms of breaking a sweat. If you want to give something new a try this month, then get yourself to a class. The price point is a little high, but the results are well worth it! If it is out of your price range, give Class Pass a whirl, your favorite Megaformer studio may just be part of the package deal!
If you are in the area check out these studios:
New York: SLT
Miami: JetSet Pilates
Atlanta: Sculpthouse (Coming Soon)
Dallas: The Pilates Barre
Charlotte: HSM Barre
If you have yet to give Barre of Pilates a whirl….give one of these great DVD’s a try from the comfort of your own home! (click the photos below for details)
