Getting ready to run a marathon, purchase a ski pass for the winter season, or join in the Portland Bridge Pedal? The STOTT PILATES® Jumpboard™ is a Reformer accessory that mimics the surface of the floor or ground and is often used for plyometric training. It’s a great prop to incorporate into any Pilates athletic conditioning training workout. Ask your Pilates Instructor if jumping is a good fit for you.
Here are five reasons to use the STOTT PILATES Jumpboard:
1. Low Impact. High Results
The low impact exercise gives you the aerobic benefit of a rebounder while protecting your knees and back from the jarring impact of landing. Compared to jumping upright, the Pilates Reformer supports a client’s body and provides more feedback, so one may improve jumping mechanics and do many more repetitions.
2. It’s Ab-tastic!
Yes, using the jumpboard is a great ab workout. Your abdominals have to work overtime on a light spring setting.
3. Quiet like Ninja. Strong like Bull
The jumpboard helps one learn to absorb the shock of landing from a jump. Jumper’s discover how to slow down and control the the landings using their feet, quads and calves and create power on the push off!
4. Smart Cardio
It’s a cardio workout, so your heart rate will increase. How many workouts do you do lying down that get your heart rate up?
5. Functional Fitness
Pilates jumping helps you train for specific activities like jogging, hiking, biking and skiing. It’s also a great way to work on foot mechanics and strength required to do daily life activities like going up and down stairs and gardening.
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