I’m sure you’ve heard the rumors around town. “Lisa got that Reformer for a steal! She only paid like $600!” Kinda makes you want to buy used equipment, too, huh? The reality is that these kinds of deals aren’t terribly common, and they get bragged about so much because they are so shockingly good. Often,Read More
Ripped, torn, or cut vinyl on your Pilates equipment may not be a safety issue, but it sure ages the equipment. For some brands and models of equipment, replacing the upholstery and foam doesn’t require and upholstery skills at all! But for other brands, models, and even parts of a typical setup, custom upholstery isRead More
After a while, your ropes or leather straps will start to look a little worn. Maybe your ropes start to get fuzzy. They are thick, stiff, and wavy right near where they pass through the pulley. Or, your leather straps start to crack or come apart at the seams. But is this cause for concern? Read More
This is the second part of a two-part series on moving your Pilates equipment. Please click here to review Part 1. So your equipment and accessories are all packed up in your studio and ready to be loaded into the truck. Now what? Picking the right vehicle For some of you picking up a singleRead More
Moving your Pilates equipment can be a daunting task. You’ve invested a lot of money, sweat, and energy in your equipment, so how do you make sure it all makes the journey in one piece? Whether you are moving across town or across the country, in this two-part series I’ll share my best tips toRead More
One of my absolute favorite feelings is running my hands over brand new vinyl. The clean, smooth, and uniquely soft feeling of Reformer upholstery is so satisfying, like new car smell. Conversely, cracked, ripped and dented upholstery can make the whole machine feel old. No matter how much scrubbing, dusting, and tuning you might doRead More