Throughout the month of October, we celebrated the Pilates Jump Board. An equally thrilling and challenging  accessory that will be sure to increase you or your clients' heart rate in just one complete set.

The Jump Board is compatible with both the 86" and 89" Pilates Reformer, it is a square, upholstered platform that is inserted into the slot at the end of the Pilates Reformer. The Reformer's carriage and Shoulder Blocks allow the body to find proper alignment while rebounding off the Pilates Jump Board. Making the apparatus a great tool to support a variety of clients and abilities.

Gratz Pilates Community Highlights

All month long, the Gratz Community shared their client work and individual moments of movement on the Pilates Jump Board. From ballet-inspired jumps to focusing on foundational practice in Pilates stance, practitioners far and wide joined in on celebrating October's Apparatus of the Month. 

Jumping in Tandem on the Pilates Reformer

Gratz Ambassador and Director of Education at Atlas Pilates, Lori Coleman Brown, gives viewers a sneak peek into her duo client session. Lori shares how with her advanced clients, she introduces different types of jumps to challenge the practitioner’s coordination and stamina.

Learning the History and Purpose of the Jump Board

Body Contrology Lab, located in Jupiter, FL, celebrated the Apparatus of the Month by sharing an education carousel for viewers to not only learn but deepen their Classical Pilates practice on the Pilates Jump Board. The studio covers the history of the Pilates Jump Board, the type of Pilates Reformers it accommodates, and how it is used.

Comparing the Work on the Jump Board and Foot Bar

Studio Founder and Uno Pilates Certified Instructor, Rocio Menendez, captures the beautiful movement performed on the Pilates Jump Board. A jump that may appear simple, can be an art. A movement requiring precision, flow, and coordination. Rocio also contributed a blog detailing the differences in performing footwork on the Pilates Foot Bar verse the Pilates Jump Board. Detailing how the body is challenged and supported in both positions.

Finding Fun on the Jump Board

Robin Lee Arnesen shares the reality of learning the Pilates Jump Board with viewers in a playful reel. Showing her love for the Pilates Reformer accessory and commitment to learning.

Exploring the Challenge of the Jump Board

Founder of Wilder Pilates, Karen Wilder, celebrated the Apparatus of the Month by sharing the Pilates Jump Board’s purpose: a challenge to coordination, strength, precision, and control. Karen is inviting viewers to keep an eye out for the reels to follow as each one will provide a lesson on the Pilates Jump Board.

An Artist in the Pilates Studio 

Atwill Pilates founder and Gratz Gallery owner, Colleen Ferguson, showcases the meeting of power, precision, and artistry through her foot work on the Pilates Jump Board featured on Gratz’s Instagram profile. Colleen contributed a blog as well sharing with the Gratz Community how her love for the Pilates Jump Board grew from her childhood memories of jumping on the trampoline with her mom and siblings. In addition to how that passion and background in ballet shapes her practice on the Pilates Jump Board today.

Understanding the "Why" Behind the Jump Board

Holly Murray, founder of Pi Pilates, celebrates Apparatus of the Month giving readers insight into the origin of the Pilates Jump Board and her back log as she prepares to jump on the Pilates Reformer accessory, her thoughts mid-practice, and her reflection on the movement journey. This beautifully written piece will prompt you to think about your own practice and the intricacies that are embedded into this century-old practice.

A Closer Look at the Different Ways Clients Use the Jump Board

Founder of Star Pilates and Romana’s Pilates International instructor, Amy Berger, educates readers on the different types of clients that use the Pilates Jump Board and how it supports their progression. From a client who suffered a traumatic brain injury to her son, she shares the ways in which the Pilates Jump Board supplements their Pilates practice.

Exploring Interval-Style Training

Founder of Winter Park Pilates, Meghan Juras celebrates Apparatus of the Month diving into the movements she practices deepening her practice and the ways to challenge a client. Meghan details the exact Pilates Jump Board exercises she uses to create a very tangible experience guaranteed to make your muscles work.

A Love Letter to the Jump Board

Celebrating the Apparatus of the Month, founder and instructor of Cottage Lake Pilates, Tal Hershko, reflects on the relationship between the Reformer and Jump Board and how that influences her instruction. From finding flow in the repertoire to modifying the spring setting, Tal conveys her love and appreciation for the apparatus.

Strengthening Functional Movements with the Jump Board

Meet Kerry De Vivo, teacher trainer and founder of Excel Pilates Annapolis. This past month, Kerry shared the details of what it feels like to spring off a platform and find air. In addition to how the Jump Board supports the fundamental movement of jumping to support activities outside of Pilates such as pickleball, basketball, and dancing, to name a few.

November Spotlight: Pilates Spine Corrector

Moving into November, we will be celebrating the Pilates Spine Corrector. Exploring the barrel's features, purpose, and possibilities. While smaller in size, the apparatus serves as a tool to support the practitioner and add depth to their practice, while saving space in the studio.

We look forward to seeing how you incorporate the Pilates Spine Corrector into your practice. From Teasers to Swan, we want to see it all and share to the Gratz Community. Share your appreciation for November's Apparatus of the Month by tagging us @gratz_pilates and #gratzequipped.