The workout
High Intensity - Low Impact
5O minute full body workout
Slow, controlled, continuous motion
Zero intimidation
All fun
MPX vs Pilates
There are a few ways we talk about our method.
Resistance. Range of Motion. Tempo. Duration.
resistance
MPX
In an X-Former machine, there are springs. 8 to be exact. These springs work with your joints to alleviate stress while allowing your muscles to get the most out of the workout. This also means that no matter how strong you are, your spring resistance can change to match your strength. Meaning, the machine always wins.
Pilates
In Pilates, there is still a reduction in the stress on your joints, but there are only 4-5 springs. Which means a lot less variation in the workout and a lot less muscle toning.
range of motion
If you’re used to a Pilates structure you’re in luck here! Both Modern Pilates and Pilates classes focus on form and keeping each movement within the range of motion that targets a specific muscle or group of muscles.
tempo
MPX
Utilizes slow and controlled movements of at least 4 seconds in, 4 seconds out. None of the movements are performed using momentum. When working with and against resistance slowly, the tension on muscles stays constant, recruiting more muscle fibers. Slow and controlled movements activate the slow-twitch fat-burning muscle fibers. Trust us, it’s a real thing.
Pilates
The flow and rhythm is more focused on the transitions between each move, than the movements within the position itself. Aka, less effective.
duration
MPX
Each set is performed for at least 60 seconds to stimulate both the fast and slow-twitch muscle fibers. Transitions are kept to a minimum to keep the muscles working and the heart rate up.
Pilates
Sets are composed of repetitions. Duration is heavily influenced by the set breath pattern of the movement.