Introducing THE BOARD (A.K.A. The Connor Board) for the Pilates Reformer.
Designed to fit the foot bar on a reformer to enhance your workout experience. The Board will help you navigate your own reformer workout or help the instructor assist their clients with a more comfortable experience. Like in life and in the Pilates Studio, you can choose your own adventure!
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This is my why
Inspired by my friend and client, Connor May, in 2022. Connor was paralyzed in a paragliding accident in 2020 and was told he would never walk again. Now walking on his own and still working on his recovery, Connor was introduced to Pilates by another good friend and client who said, “Pilates changed my life!”. When Connor started Pilates he could not keep his feet on the foot bar, so I was having to hold his feet in place. I developed THE BOARD so he could have full access to what we all know and love as the multiple benefits of Pilates on the Reformer. Connor is now able to work harder and longer on the reformer and is gaining more flexibility, strength and balance. His reformer workouts on THE BOARD cross over to his other avenues of training. But Connor is not the only one to benefit from THE BOARD.
There should be equality in fitness in all modalities no matter the limitations one has. THE BOARD provides accessibility for individuals who find it challenging for the foot bar alone. THE BOARD allows everyone to expand their Pilates workout in a way that will enhance, that which cannot be achieved by the foot bar alone. THE BOARD is beneficial with certain individuals with special neuromuscular challenges: Drop-foot/feet, Neuropathy, Arthritis, Plantar Fasciitis, injury or slowly recovering from upper/lower limb injury or any chronic condition; clients with delicate, thin or aging feet, or anyone who needs or wants more support or comfort can also benefit.
Working out should be fun and enjoyable! So clamp on THE BOARD, crank up your favorite tunes, dig deep in your soul and get moving!
ABOUT THE MAKER
Kathi Corbett, a lifelong athlete, has turned her passion for fitness into a career in helping others. She studied Exercise Science at The University of South Carolina and Surgical Technology at Midlands Technical College with a focus in orthopedics. Upon discovering Pilates, a potent rehabilitation tool, she immediately fell in love with it.
After 22 years, she remains a passionate student of the practice. She has trained and attend workshops with STOTT PILATES and Balanced Body. She has also studied under Aaron Mattes and the AIS METHOD (Active Isolated Stretching) to help her clients increase range of motion, flexibility and strength, decrease injuries during activities as well as heal faster! Her work has helped clients face a variety of ailments, ranging from cancer, breast reconstruction, joint replacement, back surgery and much more. Kathi strives to help others help themselves. She believes that Pilates isn't merely a moment of exercise, but a lifetime of healthy practice. You will feel better.
the board
Made with the best quality materials. I made nearly 10 prototypes to get it exactly right for your feet.
Solid Oak for durability.
EVA Closed Foam for a solid-but-little-bit-of-give cushion.
Vegan leather (We can go straight up pure hide if you’re interested in that).
Spring Steel clamps made to last and bounce back for easy on and off the Foot Bar. 30 X 10 x 4” (Please contact me if your reformer is narrow. We can adjust.)
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING…
"THE BOARD has made my training possible! I suffered a severe spinal-cord injury in 2020 that initially left me paralyzed from the waist down. As I regained strength and mobility, I began to incorporate Pilates with Kathi into my training regimen. We quickly noticed the difficulty I had with gripping my feet onto the bar at the base of the reformer. It was challenging to perform most functional tasks on the reformer, as I could not keep my feet grounded to the bar. One, or both, would slide off making my training almost impossible and somewhat dangerous. Kathi, in all of her expertise, wisdom, and greatness, began to conceptualize THE BOARD. After trying out a few prototypes, my workouts on the reformer became POSSIBLE!! Now, with minimal assistance or none at all, I can perform all the movements and exercises that we desire in Pilates together. It truly is a remarkable addition to my recovery. Without THE BOARD pilates would be an impossible feat for me. This, along with everything else in the blessed multiverse, brings me to FULL RECOVERY. I am so endlessly thankful for Kathi and her creation, as well as her loving dedication to the clients she serves. With endless LOVE, Connor."
“I can’t say enough about THE BOARD! I was new to Pilates and found the foot bar caused me pain in my feet and ankles. THE BOARD solved all of my issues! By providing more surface area, it reduced the pressure placed on the balls of my feet, which in turn helped me stop hyper-extending my ankles. What a difference! THE BOARD is versatile too- I like to use it to modify my shoulder work and planks. Anyone who has struggled wearing heels or has neuropathy in their feet should have THE BOARD as a staple accessory for their Pilates routine. Really, a great addition to any Reformer!” Kate McIntosh
“As a person who has struggled on and off with plantar fasciitis for many years, THE BOARD made a huge difference in my comfort level when in my Pilates sessions. I used to favor one side when doing leg exercises on the reformer, but now I am able to comfortably distribute my weight evenly and focus on the exercise and my breathing without any pain or discomfort. Wonderful product!!” MB
“I have had 5 foot surgeries over the years and it has never been easy to use the (reformer) foot bar. I never knew there was an alternative until your remarkable invention! I would only hope that these would be standard for all Pilates reformers. Thank you for THE BOARD you made for your Pilates students. Thank you for helping us keep healthy in such meaningful ways.” Rosemary B
“The Board is a go to tool for my beginner clients but absolutely essential for my clients with neurological disorders and my elderly clientele. I cannot believe how solid and sturdy it is. You can rest assured that your clients will feel safe and secure when practicing with it.” Jen Gianni, Fusion Pilates
Each Board is hand made. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery.
Would you or your clients benefit? Trust. Try it out. After 30 days…give me a holler!
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