
Pilates Tower
The Tower is an apparatus that is attached to the Reformer, but offers a more stable surface to work from. Individuals will sit, stand or lie down on a mat and work with resistive springs that are attached to a Tower to build strength, flexibility and muscular endurance. The Tower classes have the following benefits:
The Tower works from a more stable surface, so can offer participants a more secure surface to build strength.
The Tower classes are a bit more strength-focused. The main purpose of many of the exercises taught in a Tower class is to build strength and muscular endurance.
The Tower class is an easier place to start if you are a beginner to Pilates classes. Many of the exercises are a bit simpler to catch on to while still teaching the Pilates principles and offering a challenging, but adaptable workout.