It's time to ditch the gym membership & buy an at-home Pilates reformer machine
It's just good girl math
In case you didn’t know, we’re all obsessed with Pilates now.
Maybe it was Lori Harvey swearing by it on the Met Gala 2022 red carpet last year that swayed us to join the cult of reformer Pilates fanatics. That red carpet appearance alone managed to influence a collective signing of studio memberships across the globe that was keenly documented via TikTok.
And while everyone was sharing their experience trying the full body workout, we put Joseph Pilates (the founder of Pilates) claims that Pilates can completely change the way your body looks in just 30 sessions to the test (you can check out our expert review here).
But with Pilates becoming so popular in the last 12 months, even if you're paying to have access to a Pilates studio, it doesn't assure that you'll be able to secure a spot in a class. We're not ones to gripe about missing out on a workout, but gyms are charging premium prices for reformer Pilates inclusive memberships.
If you've found yourself in the same boat AKA desperate for a go on a reformer machine (summer is fast-approaching after all), then perhaps it would be wise to consider ditching the gym membership and investing in a machine of your own.
Ahead, the best at-home reformer Pilates machines to invest in for a full body workout.
2024's Top 3 Best At-Home Pilates Reformer Machine
1. Fortis Pilates Reformer Machine, $269, Kogan
2. Celsius PR1 Pilates Reformer Set, $1199, Rebel Sport
3. Megacore Compact & Foldable Pilates Reformer Machine, $1266.16, Kogan
What to look for when buying a Pilates reformer?
When purchasing an at-home Pilates reformer machine there a few things to keep in mind before committing to a particular model. It's important to take into consideration factors such as size, weight capacity, adjustability, ease of usage, convenience, and price range.
Is it worth having a Pilates reformer at home?
Regular use of a Pilates reformer machine can help to improve flexibility and core strength, plus it can improve the body's overall muscle tone. The low-impact exercise is also gentle on joints, and is suitable for a range of experience levels, so adopting a regular Pilates practice at home is an easy way to incorporate exercise equipment into your daily workout routine.
Want to try Pilates without making a cash commitment? Cassey Ho offers free workouts via the Blogilates YouTube channel.
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Briar Clark got her start in the media industry in 2017, as an intern for Marie Claire and InStyle. Since then, her keen interest in fashion and beauty has landed her gigs as a Digital Content Producer and Beauty Editor with titles like Girlfriend, Refinery29, BEAUTYcrew and beautyheaven. She loves the way seemingly innocuous topics like skin care and style have the ability to put a smile on people’s faces or make them think about themselves a little differently. A big believer in self love and experimentation, Briar has made a point of becoming the Australian beauty industry’s unofficial guinea pig for unusual treatments and daring hair trends. When she’s not testing out the latest beauty launches, Briar is big on broadening her horizons, mostly in the form of food but she’s also partial to travelling to new destinations both near and far (and of course, allocating an extra bag to bring their best beauty offerings home with her).
