Posts Tagged ‘Pilates Reformer’

What to Consider When Shopping for a Pilates Reformer to Use at Home

ReformerSo I received a fantastic inquiry about the BIG question – I want to buy a Pilates Reformer cheap!!!

Sooner or later, every avid Pilates student considers this option so they can stay consistent with their workouts and enjoy the ability to do Pilates day or night in the luxury of their own home.  The challenge then becomes, finding the best Pilates equipment for the space available, and evaluating to determine (a) If you’ll really use it at home, or it will become a drop zone for clothes and miscellaneous stuff.  (b) You feel confident with your Pilates program to work without supervision.

Here’s the question I received about this, and my recommendations:

Help Me – I Feel Like I’m Going To Go Flying Over the Footbar On The Up Stretch!

As a Pilates teacher, I can’t think of one client in 14 years that I’ve taught the Up Stretch exercise to on the Reformer who hasn’t freaked out going forward over the footbar as the are learning the exercise.  All goes well, this is temporary… And while a lighter spring or changing the gear bar might help a bit – in the long run, chances are it won’t fix the problem. Here are a few tips for a smooth, controlled exercise.

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