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Reformers for Tall Users: What to Measure

Choosing a Pilates reformer for a tall person: carriage length, footbar range, shoulder rests and rope length compared on BASI, Elina and Peak models.

When to Replace Reformer Springs

How often to replace reformer springs, the signs of a tired spring and why kits replace whole sets, using the Peak Pilates and BASI Systems care schedules.

BASI Systems Reformers: Studio, Compact and Compact Plus

The BASI Systems reformer range explained: the 95.3 in studio Reformer, the 81.5 in Compact and the new Compact Plus, plus tower versions and upgrades.

Cadillac Exercises: Trapeze, Leg Springs and Push-Through

Cadillac Pilates exercises by family: leg and arm springs, push-through and roll down bar work, fuzzies and supervised trapeze work on BASI, Elina and Peak tables.

Ladder Barrels: How the Adjustment Systems Differ

Every ladder barrel adjusts the gap between ladder and barrel to fit the body. Compare BASI linear slides, the Elina sliding base and the Peak kick, slide and lock system.

What Is a Wunda Chair? A Guide to Pilates Chairs

What is a Wunda chair? Its origin as a converting sitting chair, the main Pilates chair types and how the BASI, Peak and Elina versions compare.

Pilates Spring Colors: How Elina, Peak and BASI Differ

Pilates spring colors are not universal. See how Elina, Peak and BASI code their reformer springs and why swapping springs between brands by color goes wrong.