Fitness Benefits

Based on the data obtained from the study, it was determined that regular reformer pilates exercises accelerated weight loss on sedentary women. In addition, it had positive effects on flexibility, heart rate and glucose measurements.

A research discovered pilates novices who used the reformer equipment during their twelve training sessions experienced increased muscle strength, such as improvements in the lumbar extensor and scapular stabilizer strength.

The research stated that it is possible that the reformer pilates exercises could lead to a significant improvement in self-esteem for participants who initially have 'insufficient' self-esteem.

Performing Pilates Reformer weekly for 10 weeks has shown to reduce fall risk and significantly improve static and dynamic balance, functional mobility, balance self-efficacy, and lower extremity range of motion in adults 65 and older at risk for falling.

Cardio kickboxing for 30 minutes as tested provides sufficient intensity to increase cardiovascular endurance and positively alter body composition based on current American College of Sports Medicine guideline.

A study aimed to determine if non-contact cardio kickboxing could achieve sufficient intensities to enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and weight management. The findings indicated that a 45-minute workout could burn over 300 calories, meeting the recommended level for weight management.

American Council on Exercise indicated that most cardio kickboxing participants can expect to burn an average of 350 to 450 calories per hour. Harvard Health stated that a 125 pound (57kg) person will burn 300 calories in 30 mins of straight kickboxing, whereas a person who weighs 185 pounds (84kg) will burn 444 calories in the same session.

A study conducted by San Jose State University showed that cardio kickboxing can elicit sufficient intensities for the improvement of cardiorespiratory fitness and weight management. This means that cardio kickboxing can boost your metabolic rate!

A study in Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics concluded that EMS can immediately increase heart rate, blood pressure, energy expenditure, and glucose absorption in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Research revealed that EMS produces similar benefits to conventional exercise in improving exercise capacity, making EMS an alternative to aerobic exercise training in those that cannot undertake conventional exercise. The improvement seen in leg muscle strength promises also to improve mobility in those with sedentary lifestyle.

Journal of Applied Physiology stated that EMS can be used in sedentary adults to improve physical fitness. The benefits of EMS demonstrated improvements in a wide range of physical fitness variables without loading their limbs or joints, which is great for those with osteoarthritis.

Study has shown that EMS can be used in sedentary adults with stable chronic heart failure to improve physical fitness and functional capacity. It may provide a viable alternative for patients unable to undertake more conventional forms of exercise.