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What a Reformer Bundle Should Include

What a Pilates reformer bundle should include: box sizes, jump boards, platforms and short box bars, plus what the Peak MVe and Elina bundles contain.

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.

How to Clean Pilates Equipment Without Damaging It

How to clean a Pilates reformer and studio equipment safely: upholstery by brand, handles and loops, wood frames and rails, plus a quick between-client routine.

Ceiling Height for a Pilates Tower or Cadillac

Pilates reformer ceiling height guide: published tower and Cadillac heights from 70.47 in to 88.58 in, why bed height raises the tower and how much room to leave above.

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.

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.

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.

Pilates Studio Equipment: What to Buy First

Pilates studio equipment in a sensible buying order: group reformers, a tower or Cadillac, chairs and barrels, then small props and the spare parts to budget for.

Pilates Reformer Maintenance: A Monthly Checklist

A monthly Pilates reformer maintenance checklist covering springs, ropes, straps, carriage wheels, rails, locks, fasteners and upholstery, plus how to keep a log.