AeroPilates Reformer Home Workout Equipment, Pilates Machine w/Resistance

First a little backstory: I’m in my mid 70s and I’ve been physically Active most of my life. I really enjoy riding my horse & using free weights. However, as I have gotten older and experienced arthritis in my lower back and knees, free weights & riding have become more difficult.. So I switched to Pilates Mat work, but felt limited in what I could do. For the last three years, I’ve been thinking about getting the Pilates reformer. I had never used one before, didn’t know anyone who owned one and it seemed rather expensive. I want to have a total knee replacement done in the future. as a retired nurse, I know it’s best to get in shape before you have any sort of surgery. I read that you could exercise on the Pilates reformer without Impacting your lower back- that was very important to me. . I decided to give this a try. This is the best (and least stressful) form of exercise for someone in my condition and I am so happy with my purchase! In the past, I have belonged to a few gyms. This machine replaces everything I use in a gym, and I am able to use it in the privacy of my own home. It is a long, narrow, well-made, piece of equipment that I keep set up in my family room.It’s fun to use & I was surprised how quickly it improved my posture (after just 3 day!)!, strengthened my back, and tightened my core muscles. I highly recommend this product!

I love, love, LOVE this Stamina AeroPilates 55-4700B reformer. Just now I, by myself, finished the assembly. Super smooth...just needed help lifting the platform on to the risers. It's perfect in every way. Let me explain. I've had FOUR (4) AeroPilates reformers over the years and have either had to sell because I was moving or wanted the next level-up model. The last one I had was the top-of-the-line wood one w/ the 4 steel cords. I like the nylon bungee cords better as they are WAY quieter and, honestly, will last just as long with the same amount of resistance. The wider platform is a plus for a place to put your hands. It folds and can be easily disassembled for moving which the fancier one didn't do. This one is super smooth...super quiet...super sturdy. Can't say enough. Gratitude Stamina for consistently putting out such a superlative product.

Arrived early and I could Not wait to set up. Assembly is easy jump board seems sturdy the stand it solid. Loved my 1st work out followed YouTube it was awesome. I was Taking classes at a studio which I absolutely loved but became $$$ so I figured I would try based on reviews I researched online and on youtube . The glide is definitely different but not a game changer. I have not figured out all the cords for resistance yet but they seem sturdy. Overall a great machine for the price only thing so far is the shoulder pads once straps are placed on and you reach behind to access the shoulder pads lift which was annoying but again not a game changer (just need a be mindful)If your on the fence about this machine, IMO if purchased you will not be disappointed I was Looking at the Areo 266 but I loved the jump board option which was not avail on 266 the stand is a nice addition as well for different workouts which can be taken apart quickly and machine folded for space.

I gave this machine 4 stars because, while it is a great, affordable option for a home reformer, it is definitely a few steps down from what you’d find in a studio.I’ll start with the pros:It was fairly easy to assemble - my husband put it together pretty quickly without any issue.The jumpboard is a nice feature if you like to add cardio into your Pilates practice.The machine is fairly smooth and quiet.The straps are comfortable and sturdy.The carriage is a nice size that can accommodate various body types and sizes.Now, the cons:The cord system is, in my opinion, very different from springs you’d find on a studio reformer. They are all one resistance, so it’s hard to figure out how many/how little to use when you’re working out. I had to buy a yellow cord, because even one black cord was too heavy for exercises like side arm series.The footbar doesn’t move forward or backward, so it can be uncomfortable doing certain exercises where I would typically move the footbar down a notch or two to accommodate my height.I am currently in training to become a Pilates instructor, so this is a pretty valuable addition to my home gym. I can practice more without spending money on several classes per week, and I can put create workouts and use this reformer to teach others in my home. I will be purchasing the box/magic circle, and probably a heavy red cord (if they ever come back in stock).All in all, i’d say this is a great machine to have at home to supplement your practice when you can’t get to a studio class. If you’re new to Pilates, I would highly recommend you take classes in-person with a certified instructor before just using this machine, so you understand order alignment and have a basic understanding of how the exercises feel on a studio reformer first.

This is my second pilates reformer by Stamina. My first one lasted 25 years of daily use before the wheels crumbled. They are no longer available so decided to replace it with this one. This one has a stand which is an upgrade from my previous model. It’s very easy to get on and off and it doesn’t move at all while doing so. The platform has a slight triangle shape for wider hips which is also an upgrade for me. It was a bit challenging to assemble but my husband was able to get it together in a few hours. It glides smoothly. Headrest and padded straps are a blessing for us older folks. The only thing i wish could be changed is the frame does not lock so when i move it a bit to clean, it goes crooked instead of staying straight so it then needs readjusted to align correctly again. Overall it’s a great machine and I’m expecting it to last my lifetime.