You can't have missed our national obsession with . The celebrity-endorsed, low-impact workout has been the breakout star of 2024, with a rumoured market value of over £900 million and waiting lists for classes as long as our (toned and sculpted) arms. And while Reformer studios are (forgive me but I couldn't resist) up everywhere, it's fair to say that an in-studio class can set you back a pretty penny.
The solution? Enter stage right: the best slider exercises. Touted as the next best thing to an IRL Reformer session, demand for the small, slidey discs is soaring, with many of us discovering they're a cheaper yet no less effective way to feel the infamous Pilates burn ( Fashion Writer Sofia Piza absolutely swears by them, and said as much in her in-depth ). It's so effective, in fact, that trainers themselves are recommending it as a viable alternative to a Reformer class.
While there aren't currently any studies into Pilates sliders in particular, we know that Reformer Pilates in general is a science-backed workout with serious benefits. Research (such as , published in the journal) shows that the span improved cholesterol levels and lower insulin resistance, while others (like , published in the ) show that Pilates boosts flexibility and core stability. With this in mind, we've mined the collective knowledge of top Pilates instructors to put together the best Pilates slider exercises to try at home.
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