What is a Pilates sitting box? | Toned Pilates Strathpine

Unfamiliar with the sitting box? Learn more about this versatile piece of equipment and how it can help you get the most out of your next Pilates class at toned Pilates studio in Strathpine.

The sitting box is placed on the Pilates Reformer machine to make seated and prone exercises much easier for people with stiff joints or sore knees; the box is comfortable and easy to place on the reformer. The box is wide enough to sit comfortably and is padded for comfort. You can use the box for both long and short box exercises. Our studio instructors will let you know which way to put your box on and will offer assistance. our Strathpine Pilates instructors are friendly and always here to help with any injuries or pain they will tailor the exercise to suit you and your body.

How the Pilates sitting box can help with sore knees

The Pilates sitting box is used on the reformer for many exercises, but one very useful tool for people who have sore knees or injuries, the Pilates box is a more comfortable option instead of kneeling on the reformer to complete your exercises you would place the box on top of the reformer and do seated exercises instead of kneeling. The sitting boxes are used for exercises such as draw a sword and hug a tree. If you are looking to start exercising or wanting to find ways to adapt an exercise regimen with sore knees, look no further because a Pilates sitting box is one of the best tools out there for helping manage chronic pain and stiffness! It brings all sorts of possibilities for people of any fitness level. For example, if you need lower-impact exercise, then this is perfect--providing balance and alignment in poses while keeping stress off your knees and joints. Plus, by adjusting the box you can add intensity or make an exercise easier depending on how much strength and flexibility you have at that moment. So, get ready to use that sitting box--the possibilities really are endless!

The Pilates Reformer box adds versatility to exercising.

The Reformer sitting box adds so much more to your workout.

Not only is it suitable for people with injuries and sore knees such as arthritis, but also to mix up and add intensity to your abdominal workouts, Pilates is well known for the abdominal workout, strengthening your core and improving back pain, but this Pilates box is so much more for the abs Getting a great ab workout with a Pilates Reformer machine. The sitting box isn't as zenful as it sounds - it's intense work! Whether you're already familiar with mat Pilates or Reformer Pilates, or just starting out, the box can be a great tool to focus on strengthening your abdominals and avoiding sore back muscles. You can adjust intensities by adding in different exercises like knee drops and plank-to-lever or keeping it simple with small movements while sitting. However you choose to work out, the Pilates sitting box is a great way to target abdominals and get that core in tip-top shape specifically.

Leg exercises with the Pilates box

Adding the challenge of balance to your workouts with the reformer and the Pilates box is another great way to mix up your workouts - you will never get bored of Reformer Pilates as there is always another level to aim for! Standing on the box for lunges and curtsey lunges adds a whole other level challenging your balance and muscles. Pilates has no age restrictions!