Whether your equipment has been patiently collecting dust waiting for your reopening, or working overtime outside, or even going along business-as-usual, you are probably paying a little more attention to what you clean it with. Here are my top 3 products for cleaning your Pilates equipment and how to use them. Water Yes, you heardRead More
Should you rent out your Pilates equipment during a COVID-19 shutdown?
As some studios remain closed due to COVID-19, I’ve heard lots of discussion about how to make money (hello Zoom teaching) and whether renting out your Pilates equipment to clients is a good idea. I’ve received several requests for my thoughts on renting equipment to clients, and wanted to share them here. While I don’tRead More
What Coronavirus cleaning protocols mean for your equipment
With the Coronavirus dominating our news feeds, many Pilates studio owners are wondering how to prevent the spread of the virus in their studio. I’ve seen countless articles on cleaning protocols and discussions on how to (and whether to) keep the doors open when clients might be avoiding crowded spaces. With this heightened emphasis onRead More
What to do about your frustrating Revo Springbar
Are you having trouble moving your Revo springbar between gear positions? You aren’t alone! I’ve seen this issue come up over and over again, so I wanted to share a few tips for using and troubleshooting your Revo springbar. The right way to move the springbar First things first, make sure you are using theRead More
How to replace those black stopper donut things on Balanced Body wood Reformers
If you have a Studio Reformer by Balanced Body with a Revo springbar (like the one in the photo above) then you may have experienced that black rubber donut stopper looking-thing cracking and falling off. Not to worry! You aren’t alone. There’s no technical name for this thing, but you can refer to it asRead More
How to care for your wood Pilates equipment
One of the most eye-catching aspects of owning wood Pilates equipment is the beautiful furniture-grade construction. It is like owning a handmade heirloom: beautiful, timeless, and durable. As Pilates instructors we ask a lot of the frame between dragging sitting boxes across them, jumpboard work, standing, heavy footwork or strap work. They get sweated on,Read More