Stamina AeroPilates Performer 4500 Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the machine I use at the local YMCA's pilates classes. I am a person who usually gets bored very fast with working out. This machine has changed everything!! The Y was only having classes twice a week, and I loved it so much, I had to buy this for home. It is amazing!! Makes me want to work out. I got the Stamina videos to lead me through these exercises at home, so I don't have to think after a long day at work. The one thing I love about doing this at home...I get to chose my own music!!! From someone who usually hates working out, I cannot recommend this machine enough. It gives an awesome workout, I'm usually a little tender the next day. Just enough to let me know it's working!!

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Experience a challenging, shaping workout with the Stamina(r) AeroPilates(r) Performer 4500 JP. It lets you perform a variety of exercises to effectively tone your body. The comfortable machine features an adjustable head rest, shoulder pads, two standard resistance cords, and a power cord for added resistance. Includes 20-minute basic workout video, 15-minute bonus intermediate video, and workout chart.

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Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP 557 Home Pilates Reformer with Free-Form Cardio Rebounder Review

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(More customer reviews)This looks like a nice piece of equipment and is a step up from the base model which we had before. However, the quality of this unit could clearly be better. The first issue is that the rails come in two pieces that have to be bolted together. It is virtually impossible to get them to line up completely so that there isn't a small step from one rail to the other. This means that you can feel a small thump every time you slide over it. This drives me crazy. The second issue is the footbar. It is removable, but the fit with the brackets attached to the unit is horrible. It has two spring loaded balls that are suppose to snap into the holes on the brackets attached to the unit, but the fit is so poor that they never align. This unit comes with springs and the connection that is welded to each end of the spring looks like it was welded by a high school shop class...very messy! Other than those issues the quality is acceptable. I wish we had purchased a more expensive reformer because it appears you get what you pay for.

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The Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP557 is for the person who takes their home Pilates reformer workout seriously and who wants to take the traditional Pilates workout to the next level with the addition of cardio. The Pro XP557 was made eight inches longer than standard reformers to accommodate all heights, throughout all Pilates exercises. Four springs, each with different resistance levels, allow you to refine your workout variations even further. Achieve the long, lean Pilates body as you improve your cardiovascular fitness with the Free-Form Rebounder. You'll lose weight and tone the hips, thighs, and abdominals! Using the AeroPilates Pro is the safest, most effective way to perform Pilates exercises without a licensed instructor, and with the included videos, anyone can learn to use the machine.
Durable frame and oak-finished wood construction give the AeroPilates Pro the quality and look of upscale commercial reformers, but it is more affordable and sized to fit your home. Adjustable ropes, straps, and handgrips are designed to fit any user. Footrest adjusts to three positions, and the rails are eight inches longer than standard reformers, to accommodate taller users. Commercial grade wheels provide the smoothest carriage glide available.
The Cardio Rebounder fits in holes at the base of the machine and functions like a trampoline. The Rebounder allows you to "jump" while lying down on the reformer, so that users of any fitness level can use the Rebounder safely and effectively. The cardio workout is gentle to your joints and connective tissue, and yet allows you to reach and maintain your target heart rate as effectively as with a treadmill. You can turn your feet in or out to hit different muscle groups and reach hard to access thigh, hip, and waist muscles. The Rebounder can be taken on and off the reformer easily.
The reformer is elevated about 15 inches off of the floor to allow for more advanced exercises with a greater range of motion, and to make it easier to get on and off. Adjustable headrest and oversized high-density foam shoulder pads offer additional support and comfort. To use the machine, you lay down on the comfortable cushion that moves back and forth on quiet and ultra-smooth rollers and gliders. The resistance is changed with four heavy-duty springs, allowing you to build up resistance as you develop strength, and adjust resistance for different exercises and muscle groups.
Developed by Joseph Hubertus Pilates approximately 80 years ago, the Pilates exercise system develops flexibility, posture, and strength. With the purpose of building core strength, Pilates workouts challenge balance, core strength, stability, and flexibility. The AeroPilates Pro makes challenging Pilates exercises easier to perform properly, effectively, safely and provides optimum challenge and usability for seasoned Pilates trainers and novices alike.
Specifications:
Assembled size: 98 x 23.5 x 15 inches (LxWxH)
Free-Form Rebounder measures: 14-inches wide x 19-inches tall
Aluminum rails and oak-finished wood construction
Rails are eight inches longer than standard reformer, to accommodate taller users
Reformer is elevated about 15 inches to allow for more advanced exercises and better range of motion
Four commercial steel springs provide four levels of workout resistance
Quiet, ultra-smooth rollers and gliders for a safe, effective workout
Performs over 100 exercises to tone and shape the entire body
Adjustable headrest and oversized high-density foam shoulder pads offer additional support and comfort
Aluminum rails and oak-finished wood construction
Adjustable ropes, straps, and hand grips to fit any user
Commercial grade wheels for smoothest carriage glide
Footbar adjusts to three positions

What's in the Box? Stamina Aero Pilates Pro XP 557 Reformer, Free-Form Cardio Rebounder, AeroPilates Level 1 Workout DVD, AeroPilates 20 minute Cardio Workout DVD, and AeroPilates full-color workout wall chart
Manufacturer's Warranty Frame - 5 years; parts - 90 days

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Stamina Pilates Premier XP Reformer Review

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(More customer reviews)I have over 7,000 hours of experience teaching on studio quality, spring-loaded Pilates equipment. In the last years that I taught professionally, I cut down my insane teaching schedule by teaching group classes on these machines.
They are safer than spring-loaded reformers because of the bungee cords--springs snap back. Bungee cords will move, but not with the kind of propulsive, really dramatic force you see in springs. Over and over again, I watched students do things on these reformers that would have injured them on spring-loaded equipment.
In my own practice, lack of attention has caused a moment or two of real danger; the worst thing that happened was a flying bungee cord cutting the upholstery.
Safety aside, these provide enough resistance for a really good workout. They are big enough that anyone under 6'2" can do all of the exercises, with the exception of the Semi-Circle, which is a more intermediate exercise anyway. Students with knee and hip injuries reported that they were more comfortable on these machines, possibly because the bungee cords provide less resistance.
Also, these reformers do what reformers were designed to do: in two hour-long workouts a week, these machines increased flexibility, improved back pain and dramatically changed the shape of bodies, just like studio quality equipment would. (Yes, Virginia, there is a way to get rid of saddlebags without lipo.)
Finally, unlike some other pieces of non-studio quality equipment, I can unequivocally recommend these for even very fit men. The runners, bikers and hunters in my classes really found the machine workouts challenging.
Cons: I have never been able to get replacement parts. You will need two people or one man over six feet to move each machine. Attempt to fold them up again at your own peril. Lock them away from children, or vice versa--even bungee cords can cut.

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The compact Stamina Pilates Premier XP allows you to develop better balance, more coordination, and better posture. As you follow along with Pilates expert Marjolein Brugman's workout (video included), you'll gently stretch and strengthen arms, legs, back, neck, shoulders, abdominals, and torso. Your chest will expand for deeper breathing so you finish your workout feeling energized and centered. Four heavy-duty, elastic cords provide five levels of workout resistance and the adjustable headrest and oversized high-density foam shoulder pads offer additional support and comfort. The quiet, ultra-smooth rollers and gliders provide you with a safe, effective workout, and the adjustable straps and hand grips fit any user. By simply removing the footbar, you can easily store the Premier XP when not in use.

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Stamina AeroPilates Reformer with Free-Form Cardio Rebounder Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a good sturdy quality piece of equipment. I was afraid it might not be stable and function like some of the larger or more expensive reformers. This definitely holds it's own and I'm glad I got this one because I can keep it by the wall and then easily slide it over for the workout. All of the parts work smoothly. As far as the trampoline in the lying down position, I need to start slowly or I get a little nauseous. Most importantly, I have a herniated disc in my center back and the Pilates exercises are helping me enormously. I highly recommend it.

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The Stamina AeroPilates with Free-Form Cardio Rebounder allows you to reach and maintain your target heart rate as effectively as with a treadmill. But unlike the treadmill, this rebounder is low impact and gentle on your joints. Because you are lying on your back, there is no concussion on your legs, hips, or spine. Some Pilates' machines feature a padded jumpboard made of solid wood, but the AeroPilates Free-Form Rebounder is like jumping on a trampoline. As a result, there is more give and less shock to your joints. Plus, the AeroPilates strength and flexibility training gives you the strong, streamlined, flexible body that only Pilates can achieve.
This device is elevated about 10 inches of the floor to allow for more advanced exercises and enables you to perform over 50 exercises to tone and shape your entire body. The heavy, steel frame is durable and the four heavy-duty elastic cords provide four levels of workout resistance. The adjustable headrest, along with oversized high-density foam shoulder pads, offer additional support and comfort. This system includes two workout videos, and a color workout wall chart.

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Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP 556 Home Pilates Reformer with Free-Form Cardio Rebounder Review

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(More customer reviews)I did a lot of research before purchasing this reformer. I am new to pilates and am turning to it after almost two years of lower back pain caused by the after-effects of pregnancy (ie. majorly stretched out muscles). I read other reviews saying that it was big, and it really is. I wasn't fully prepared for how big it is. But I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of this reformer. Assembly wasn't too difficult and I did it by myself. My only suggestion is to pay attention to the number of bolts that are required for each step of the assembly process as illustrated, otherwise it is pretty easy to miss some of the pre-drilled holes and end up with extra bolts. I've only been using my reformer for a week, but I can tell you that it is a fantastic whole body workout. I'm already feeling much stronger in my core and having less back pain. I'm not the kind of person who has ever enjoyed getting on any type of exercise machine. I was a competitive swimmer up until about 8 years ago and I've never really enjoyed any other form of exercise as much as swimming until I found this. I look forward to this workout every day. This reformer was definitely worth the money.

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The Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP 556 takes the traditional Pilates workout to the next level for a fun, safe, and comfortable Pilates workout with the addition of cardio training. With the AeroPilates Pro you will achieve the long, lean Pilates body as you improve your cardiovascular fitness with the Free-Form Rebounder. You'll lose weight and tone the hips, thighs, and abdominals! Using the AeroPilates Pro is the safest, most effective way to perform Pilates exercises without a licensed instructor, and with the included videos, anyone can learn to use the machine.
Heavy-steel frame and oak-finished wood construction give the AeroPilates Pro the quality and look of upscale commercial reformers, but it is more affordable and sized to fit your home. Adjustable ropes, straps, and handgrips are designed to fit any user. Footrest adjusts to three positions, and the rails are five inches longer than standard reformers, to accommodate taller users. Commercial grade wheels provide the smoothest carriage glide available.
The Cardio Rebounder fits in holes at the base of the machine and functions like a trampoline. The Rebounder allows you to "jump" while lying down on the reformer, so that users of any fitness level can use the Rebounder safely and effectively. The cardio workout is gentle to your joints and connective tissue, and yet allows you to reach and maintain your target heart rate as effectively as with a treadmill. You can turn your feet in or out to hit different muscle groups and reach hard to access thigh, hip, and waist muscles. The Rebounder can be taken on and off the reformer easily.
The reformer is elevated about 15 inches off of the floor to allow for more advanced exercises with a greater range of motion, and to make it easier to get on and off. Adjustable headrest and oversized high-density foam shoulder pads offer additional support and comfort. To use the machine, you lay down on the comfortable cushion that moves back and forth on quiet and ultra-smooth rollers and gliders. The resistance is changed with four heavy-duty elastic cords at the base of the machine, allowing you to build up resistance as you develop strength, and adjust resistance for different exercises and muscle groups.
Developed by Joseph Hubertus Pilates approximately 80 years ago, the Pilates exercise system develops flexibility, posture, and strength. With the purpose of building core strength, Pilates workouts challenge balance, core strength, stability, and flexibility. The AeroPilates Pro makes challenging Pilates exercises easier to perform properly, effectively, safely and provides optimum challenge and usability for seasoned Pilates trainers and novices alike.
Specifications:
Assembled size: 94 x 23.5 x 15 inches (LxWxH)
Free-Form Rebounder measures: 14 x 14 inches
Rails are five inches longer than standard reformer, to accommodate taller users
Reformer is elevated about 15 inches to allow for more advanced exercises and better range of motion
Four heavy-duty, elastic cords provide 4 levels of workout resistance
Quiet, ultra-smooth rollers and gliders for a safe, effective workout
Performs over 100 exercises to tone and shape the entire body
Adjustable headrest and oversized high-density foam shoulder pads offer additional support and comfort
Heavy-steel frame and oak-finished wood construction
Adjustable ropes, straps, and hand grips to fit any user
Commercial grade wheels for smoothest carriage glide
Footbar adjusts to three positions
Comes with AeroPilates Level 1 Workout DVD, AeroPilates 20 minute Cardio Workout DVD, and AeroPilates full-color workout wall chart

What's in the Box? Stamina Aero Pilates Pro XP 556 Reformer, Free-Form Cardio Rebounder, AeroPilates Level 1 Workout DVD, AeroPilates 20 minute Cardio Workout DVD, and AeroPilates full-color workout wall chart
Manufacturer's Warranty Frame - 5 years; parts - 90 days

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Stott Pilates Split-Pedal Stability Chair with Handles Review

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(More customer reviews)I have the Stott chair and the Stott SPX reformer, and I adore both of them. The chair was my first purchase, because it was less expensive and required less room. When I want a hardcore Pilates workout, I choose the chair. Because there is less room for support (the seat versus the bed of the reformer), the chair requires more core strength for correct execution of the practice. Even the footwork is harder on the chair! I would not get a chair without having had formal Pilates apparatus training. If you have had reformer or chair lessons, though, this is a great piece of home equipment.

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Expand your Pilates programming options with the multifunction Stott Pilates split-pedal stability chair. Ideal for folks who need to stay in a seated or upright position, the stability chair helps rebalance your muscles while providing a full-body workout. It also facilitates high-performance exercise for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and rehab clients. And because it's compact and easy to move--with two pedals that move independently or lock together securely to function as a single unit--the chair is perfect for studios or gyms with limited space.
While stability chair workouts typically focus on the legs and torso, the split-pedal chair is adjustable to train other muscle groups as well, including arms, back, chest, and more. As a result, users can achieve upper- and lower-body strength and conditioning during every Pilates workout. Plus, the chair's smaller base of support and dual pedals allow for bilateral, unilateral, and reciprocal movements, helping improve stability and overall balance. And to facilitate lunges and dips, the chair's fully adjustable handles attach and detach easily and lock securely. Other features include a double-steel frame for increased durability and stability, a spring-tension design that adjust quickly with a unique hook-on system for a quick interchange, ultra-soft foam pedals, smooth-rolling wheels for transport, and a seat that measures 23.5 inches wide by 15 inches deep.
The split-pedal chair--which is equipped with two heavy chair springs, two light chair springs, and three hook-on spring attachments--measures 22.5 by 55.5 by 21.5 inches (W x H x D) and weighs 82 pounds. The chair carries a three-year warranty.

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Stott Pilates At Home SPX Reformer Review

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(More customer reviews)Omg, it's great. It's very high quality (that's the reason I wanted Stott to begin with). This is a lifetime purchase machine. It is the home version so it is lower to the ground than the studio version but it feels every bit as sturdy. It's the full length (I'm 5'10" and I have plenty of room on it.) Sturdy, sturdy, sturdy and totally quiet. It has wheels so I can move it even though it is pretty heavy. Took about 10 minutes tops to set it up it came 90% set up, basically I popped in the headrests, put the cables through and I was set up. I had to read the wording carefully on how to make sure the cables were the right length but after reading it 3 times I understood what they meant. Professionally packed (check list was done by hand and everything was there). I paid $0 for shipping via Amazon, if I bought it directly through Stott they wanted an extra $300 for shipping. The shipping company was great (Eagle). They brought it right to my apartment. I am 100% thrilled with this. I have to pay $75 a session in my local Pilates studio (plus tax) to get a reformer workout once a week. Now I can do it everyday if I want and it will pay for itself in no time. Great quality. Can't find a thing to complain about other than now I have a huge empty box I have to break down and get out of my apartment. Yes a lot of money, but if you've been going to a studio for the last two years like I have -- worth it!!!

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Featuring a patented floating-wheel technology for a whisper-smooth ride, this professional-grade reformer from Stott Pilates allows more than 250 Pilates exercises to be conducted at home. The reformer has an adjustable foot bar and a carriage-stopping system that regulates hip and knee flexion to accommodate different heights and abilities. It has four 100%-tension reformer springs and one 50%-tension reformer spring. Weighing just 100 pounds, the reformer has attractive chrome detailing and can be easily moved around on its built-in wheels.
Included with the reformer:
Padded platform extender
Reformer box with foot strap
Double loop straps
At Home Reformer Workout DVD with safety bonus feature
Poster guide
Warranty/safety manual

Specifications:
Dimensions: 97 inches long by 22 inches wide by 9 inches tall
Weight: 100 pounds
Patented floating-wheel technology
Accommodates different heights and abilities
Four 100%-tension reformer springs, one 50%-tension reformer spring
Built-in wheels for moving
Soft reformer loops and ropes
Three gearbar positions
Six carriage stopping positions
Three headrest positions
Four footbar positions
Detachable shoulder rests
Easy-roll wheels
Secure spring housing system

Benefits:
Results: Spring resistance helps develop longer, leaner muscles while building core strength
Convenience: Work out on your schedule in the privacy of your own home
Variety: Perform more than 250 Pilates exercises
Versatility: Perfect for beginners to elite athletes
Flexibility: Adjustable footbar and carriage stopping system accommodate different heights and abilities

About Stott Pilates STOTT PILATES is a contemporary approach to the original exercise method pioneered by the late Joseph Pilates. Co-founders Moira and Lindsay G. Merrithew, along with a team of physical therapists, sports medicine and fitness professionals, have spent more than two decades refining the STOTT PILATES method of exercise and equipment. This resulted in the inclusion of modern principles of exercise science and spinal rehabilitation, making it one of the safest and effective methods available. This clear and detailed approach forms the basis for STOTT PILATES training and certification programs. It's used by rehab and prenatal clients, athletes, celebrities, and many others.

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Peak Pilates MVe Fitness Chair Review

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(More customer reviews)Do not buy products from this company---their customer service is bad!!!! They just want to take your money, and the chair is not worth the price!!!

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Said to be the world's first piece of home exercise equipment, the humble chair can be used to work several major muscle groups, including the triceps, chest, and shoulders. Now Peak Pilates ups the ante with its MVe fitness chair, which opens up a new way to move that spans demographics, skill levels, and abilities. The chair is made of 100-percent powder-coated aluminum, making it light and agile enough to carry around the room yet strong enough to support a full range of body types. More significantly, the MVe offers four separate resistance levels, along with an exclusive spring changing system that makes it quick and easy to switch exercises or bump up to the next level. As a result, you can easily incorporate several Pilates exercises into your home workout routine without buying a full-scale reformer. And users will love the chair's open frame style, which expands your range of motion and encourages innovative movements.
The MVe fitness chair--which weighs just over 30 pounds for easy transport and stacking (you can stack up to five chairs in the same footprint)--measures 31 by 23.5 by 37.5 inches (W x H x D) and carries the following warranties: three years on the frame, one year on most other components, and 60 days on the upholstery and foot pedal foam and cover.

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Total Trainer DLX Home Gym Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this product for my wifes birthday. the ad shows someone moving it around effortlessly, not so. It is very heavy and hard to store so we elected to leave it set up. It is a rugged piece of equipment so we are going to keep it. So before you buy this make sure you have room to keep it set up.

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The Total Trainer DLX has10 levels of resistance and will allow you to lift 4% to 69% of your body weight. The DLX is loaded with attachments and is equipped with the Super Tuff TPU-90-AE roller and axle system. The DLX is shipped fully assembled and has a shipping weight of 93 pounds. The maximum user height for this Total Trainer is 6' 2". If you are taller than 6' 2", consider our Advanced DLX, DLX-II or DLX-III. These home gyms will accommodate users up to 6' 7".

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Total Trainer DLX-III Home Gym Review

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(More customer reviews)Let me get started by saying I did not purchase this through Amazon.com. I am writing a review here because when I wanted information on this unit I had a tough time finding any.
This gym is a great piece of equipment. I am 6'4" tall and around 285lbs. The gym holds my weight with no problem and is built very rigidly. The various parts all seem to be built well and all parts function great. The ropes are just that, not cables. The pulleys are plastic but are built strong. The glide board doesn't remind me of a sofa, but provides great support and a reasonable level of compfort. It also glides effortlessly. The chrome is great and the grips on all handles are of superb build quality. Setting up the unit is a breeze since it comes nearly completely assembled. Folding and storage is quick as well. The included curl bar and leg shackles are great as well.
Now for the slightly bad. Since the unit folds it has a break in the glide rails that you feel during certain exercises. If the glide board get within 6 inches of the bottom most point you will feel a noticable thump. Nothing major by any means but can throw your balance a tiny bit during some exercises. The abdominal strap included is a joke. I would rather sit on a bed of nails than use this. Crunches of this unit are great, why bother with this gimmick. Finally if you are very tall or have very long arms some exercises are tough to do. I am 6'4" and max out the glide potential on 1 or 2 exercises. Again, not a big deal.
All in all this machine will get you sweating in a matter of minutes no matter what level of fitness you are. I keep it between levels 3 and 8 with no added weight depending on the exercise. It goes up to 11. I wouldn't recommend this machine to someone who wants to look like Arnold, but if your goal is to get into great shape and build some muscle too, this machine is a great addition to your home.

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The most durable finish on a total trainer yet! Our highly polished chrome finish is more durable and easier to maintain than conventional painted models. Why settle for less than the best? The DLX III has 11 levels of resistance and a user capacity of 400 pounds. It gives you the convenience of having a multi station gym in your home. It is shipped double boxed and has a shipping weight of 103 pounds.

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TOTAL TRAINER PILATES Reformer Home Gym System Review

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(More customer reviews)First let me say that I am using this trainer and getting good results. I am reasonably satisfied, considering that I saved a lot of cash compared to the TV celebrity infomercial gym. It is a functional piece of fitness equipment but perhaps I am expecting too much, compared to the dollars I paid, because now I would like to share a few of my quibbles:
The snap hooks which are at the ends of the ropes are plastic. I would feel more secure if they were metal and I may fix this later, myself.
The area where the rails hinge is bumpy to roll over. On some exercises it is of no importance, on others you really notice it. That area needs to be manufactured with more care and precision and/or bigger diameter rollers to help smooth out the ride.
The fixture that holds the rails by means of two pins at adjustable heights on the upright bar is also made of plastic. This piece seems sturdy enough so far, but it is certainly not commercial grade gym equipment, with this much plastic. I also wish to note that something is tweaked in the way mine is made. This plastic fixture holds my rails at a slightly "off" angle (not level as it should be). This does not seem to impair the function of the machine for the use it was intended for, but often my eye is drawn to this imperfection and it makes me a little sad to see that things get built to such lax standards.
There is a nice velcro foot restraint to allow you to use the board on an incline for sit ups. Good luck (as a beginner)getting onto the glide board for sit ups! You need the board in a position partway up the rails for inclined sit ups, and there is no provision for locking the glide board on the rails in such a position.
While you are doing sit ups and such, with your head pointing down slope, you may want to remove the accessories that fit into the two holes at the bottom end. If you were to slip and "glide" backwards, you could injure your head/neck if the accessories were left in place, or if you position the unit close to a wall or object. If you remove the accessories, there are still two metal pipes that stick out of the bottom cross bar, to insert the accessories into. There should be plastic sleeves to cover them when not in use, to avoid injury when you slip down and off the end of the machine, as is more likely to happen, the steeper the incline you use. There should be warnings included in the videos and instructions about this possibility, too.
Personally, I made my own safety device, by drilling holes into a 2x4 to fit over the pipe stubs, and rounding and sanding off the 2x4 until it looked like I could bump over it without problems. Then I gave it a coat of linseed oil.
The videos were VHS tapes, not DVDs, incase this matters for you. It would be easier to view the method for doing a specific exercise, if a DVD with a good menu system were included.
Overall, I think the trainer works as advertised, but it can certainly stand some improvement in fit and quality.

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Bayou Total Trainer Pilates System is the SAFEST, EASIEST, and MOST EFFECTIVE way to get into the BEST shape of your life! Let Bayou Trainer help you achieve the RESULTS you desire in the privacy of your own home. Just 20 to 30 minutes a day, three to five times per week, will give you the results you have always wanted.

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Pilates Power Gym Review

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(More customer reviews)This seemed the answer to our problem. An effective compact work out machine.
However as I did both workouts I found that the "compactness" was a major problem. I could complete some but not all of the exercises because I "hit" the hard stop on the machine (nowhere left for it to slide). I was very disappointed. I was nowhere near full extension. I spent time seeing if I could sit differently to give me more space but nothing worked. I am 200lbs, 5"10" with a 34" sleeve so I am not a giant. I know form is important so I made sure I was following the instructors carefully. But nothing worked. I do not know how they claim people up to 6' 3" can use this. I had to send it back --- $55 out of pocket.

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Bring your Pilates routine out of the expensive studio and into your living room with the Pilates Power Gym reformer. Outfitted with a sturdy carbon-steel frame that can hold up to 300 pounds, the Power Gym will help firm, tone, sculpt, and define your calves, thighs, hips, abs, shoulders, arms, and back. In short, there's no better way to create fabulous Pilates arms, long and lean Pilates legs, and a perfect Pilates behind. Specifically designed to eliminate the Pilates learning curve, the Power Gym offers such features as multiple incline levels, four variable resistance cords, and quick-change height adjustments, helping you build strength and tone your muscles regardless of your current fitness level. Whether you're an absolute beginner or a Pilates pro, the Power Gym is a terrific choice. Other features unique to the Power Gym include padded handles for comfort and adjustable foot straps.
The Power Gym also comes with a workout DVD with two separate workouts: one that tells you how to create a long, lean, sexy body and a second focused on building strong, defined muscles. And thanks to the bundled Healthy Eating Guide, you'll have access to a bunch of easy-to-follow meal plans to help accelerate your results. Perhaps best of all for users with small apartments or homes, the Power Gym rolls away for easy storage in a closet or corner. The Power Gym measures 56 by 17.75 by 13 inches (W x H x D), weighs 61 pounds, and carries a 90-day warranty.

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TOTAL TRAINER Pilates Reformer Home Gym Pro Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this for my fiance and I to use. I have always had gym memberships in the past using mostly free weights, but now due to my hectic schedule, driving to a gym is not an option. I have owned a Total Gym in the past. The Total Gym is the one that Chuck Norris and Christie Brinkley advertise on TV. Save yourself lots of money, don't buy one of those. The quality of this machine over the Total Gym is unbelievable. You can't compare the two, but I will anyway.
First let's talk price. The Total Gym's price is about $1800.00 the last time I checked. The Total Trainer has a cost of around $500.00. Now let's talk quality. I am a big guy (usually hover around 260 pounds at 6 feet tall) so not only was my weight a concern, but also my height and whether I could get a full range of motion with the exercises. On the Total Gym, my movements on the machine were tricky, due to its lighter construction and its propensity to wobble when I was on it. Additionally, I could not get a full range of motion on several of the movements on the Total Gym. However on the Total Trainer, I have experienced no wobbles at all. This machine is rock solid. On the Total Trainer I am able to perform all of the exercises comfortably. The third thing to compare is the accessories that come with this machine. The Total Trainer includes many more, which would cost additional money for the Total Gym. Finally, exercising on this machine is fun. In fact the first day that I had it, I enjoyed it so much I did 2 complete workouts. I paid for that in aspercreme and Tylenol (don't do that). For a person like me that enjoys power-lifting, but can't get to the gym anymore, this machine is perfect. I can't believe the level of workout that this machine gives me. I highly recommend it. My only complaint is that the machine does not have enough resistance for me on the bench press movements, or the squat movements. The machine also does not allow deadlift style movements to be performed. However, I am stronger than the typical person and if you are like me then you know that this machine will never totally replace a power rack and an Olympic bench (free weights), but still an excellent buy!!!! I really love this machine, and can get a full body workout on it. Thanks!!!


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Bayou Total Trainer Pilates Pro with 21 LEVELSThe Pilates Total Trainer System comes with both Total Trainer and Pilates accessories. The Pilates accessories include a dual leg cuff, shoulder pads, power cords and a toe bar. Also included is a Pilates instructional video and manual making this home gym versatile for men and women. The maximum user height is 6' 7''. This home gym ships fully assembled, double boxed and has a shipping weight of 100 lbs.

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Malibu Pilates Chair with 3 Workout DVDs Review

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(More customer reviews)I taught Pilates professionally for seven years. In that time, one of two studio quality versions of this sat perched in a corner of my studio. Comparatively, this isn't perfect, but it's very, very good.
What's fantastic about it:
1.) Real springs. It makes a difference. Springs require control and slower speed--you will get a better workout because you have to do the exercises with more effort to control springs than the comparative effort required by weights.
2.) It folds up!
This folds up into the space that a folding chair would take up; when Joseph Pilates invented the original Wunda Chair, he was trying to create a piece of Pilates equipment that would fit into a tiny New York apartment, or a corner of your average suburban living room; his solution was to create a box that could be used as a chair when its exercise-equipment-side was turned down towards the floor.
This is a better idea. Pilates would have loved it. Instead of a box, it's like a folding chair with no back and an attached platform on the floor. Someone should submit it for a design award. It folds up!
3.) This is a safer chair than some studio quality chairs. In fact, it's much more stable than the first Pilates chair I bought for my studio, which came from a manufacturer in California that I shall not name to avoid their annoying, rude, and distinctly non-refundable legal department.
4.) Mari Winsor DVD's designed specifically for this piece of equipment are included.
Loathe as I am to admit it, Mari Winsor is a genius. About the time that I started thinking about how much you could improve the calorie-burning effect of Pilates by alternating the difficulty levels and tempos, so that it was Pilates-interval training, I discovered that someone had already done that and very successfully marketed it: Mari Winsor, darn her.
The DVDs included in this follow the same 'dynamic sequencing' pattern used in Mari's other Pilates DVD's. On the chair, a very difficult exercise known as Mountain Climber is alternated with less difficult exercises, to make this a very challenging interval-Pilates workout.
What's not so fabulous about it:
1.) The range of motion on the pedal is an inch or two less than a 'real' chair. It may not functionally make a difference, but it feels a little odd compared to studio quality equipment.
2.) The springs aren't interchangeable with other manufacturer's springs: if you are male or a stronger female, it's helpful to be able to put heavier springs and/or bungee cords on equipment like a non-studio quality trap table, the Pilates Extreme, and a Stamina Reformer, to increase the difficulty of workouts. I would also suspect the springs are not replaceable--this is sold as a unit without the option of replacement parts.
Any complaints aside, I love this. It's a real, useable, spring-loaded Pilates chair; it was dirt cheap for what it is; it folds up into a very small space, for the cost of about five private sessions in a studio. Impressive.
P.S. Just read the instructions first. I pulled on the wrong thing when opening up the chair right out of the box, and heard an alarming crack. But you'll be smarter than me.


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The Revolutionary Pilates ChairTone up Pilates-style! Bringing you the latest in Pilates fitness, Carroll Krieff has moved into the next generation with her affordable, portable, in-home total body Malibu Pilates Chair. Now you can get fit and toned without having to leave your home!

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Stamina Spine Corrector Barrel Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great step barrel for the price. It's sturdy and comfortably padded. You can pay several times more for one from any of the major pilates apparatus manufacturers. The video (of course it should be a dvd) is quite good with instruction by Romana and some very well-known pilates instructors as the students.
Barrel exercises are challenging for the pilates neophyte and the pro.

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Designed by Joseph Pilates, who originated the Pilates approach to exercising, this "barrel" is used for exercises to correct or restore the spine's natural curve. Exercising on the barrel strengthens abdominal, back, and shoulder muscles to keep the spine flexible. The chest opens, shoulders straighten, and any humpback disappears. An open chest allows for easer, deeper breathing. The Spine Corrector Barrel workout also tones and trims thighs and strengthens the body's core. The barrel is accompanied by a 20-minute workout video featuring Master Pilates Instructor Romana Kryzanowska and Elite Pilates Trainer Marjolein Brugman. Brugman explains and demonstrates each of 14 exercises shown on the video. The barrel measures 27-1/7 inches x 17-1/2 inches x 13-1/2 inches and weighs 18 pounds. Handles on the side that are used for specific exercises can also be used to move the barrel around.

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