Pilates equipment was originally designed from everyday items. With advances in our understanding of physiology and innovation in equipment, new tools are constantly entering the well-stocked Pilates studio. At Studio Blue, we offer the best Pilates equipment available including Reformers, the Cadillac, Pilates Chairs, Springboards and a variety of “props.”
Other articles have discussed the use and benefits of the Reformer and Pilates Chair. This article will take a look at the Springboard. Springboard workshops are offered at Studio Blue in 4 week sessions. These workshops are designed to work the entire body, and are for all clients, no matter the level. Email Joanne at, joanne@studiobluepdx.com or call us at 503.224.5073 to schedule a workshop!
Like the original Pilates Chair, the Springboard was developed to be affordable and to save space. Ellie Herman, Pilates instructor to instructors developed the Springboard in her San Francisco studio, basing her design on The Cadillac.
The Pilates Springboard is a 5-foot rectangular wooden board with eyelets placed on both sides in 6-inch increments with a dowel at the bottom to use for arm or foot support. It is equipped with:
• Two arm springs with neoprene handles
• Two leg springs, with cotton loops
• One wooden roll-back bar
At Studio Blue, springboards cover our mat room walls so we can offer group classes. They make working out more fun, and help build relationships. Many of the same exercises that are done on the Cadillac can be done on the springboard. The springboard is great for Roll Downs, Hip-ups, Levitation, and many more movements that work the entire body, slim the hips and help create a toned, long, lean body.
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