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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.

Pilates for Golfers: Rotation Work on Apparatus

Pilates for golfers on apparatus: kneeling and seated rotation with straps, side split standing work and chair and spine corrector setups, all with an instructor.

Wunda Chair Exercises: Pedal, Seat and Handles

Wunda chair exercises by group: seated pedal, standing pedal, handle and split pedal work, with how resistance is set on Peak, BASI and Elina Pilates chairs.

Stackable Pilates Reformers for Group Studios

Stackable Pilates reformers compared: Elina Elite and HL, Peak MVe and fit, which models stack with a tower fitted and how to handle a stack safely.

Spine Correctors: 8 Inch, 10 Inch and Adjustable

Spine correctors differ mainly in barrel size. Compare 8 in and 10 in profiles, graded and adjustable designs and the BASI corrector with F2 springs.

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.

Peak Pilates Reformers: Wood Line vs Metal Line

A Peak Pilates reformer guide: how the Artistry wood line differs from the casa, fit and MVe metal line in frame, storage, user rating and upgrades.

Jumpboard Pilates: How a Reformer Jump Board Works

Jumpboard Pilates explained: how a reformer jump board turns spring resistance into horizontal jumping, which boards fit which machines and the safety basics.

Pilates Reformer Springs Explained

Pilates reformer springs explained: how coil springs create resistance, why most reformers carry four to six and how gear bars and spring bars change the starting load.