Every client I visit asks if they really need to replace their springs every two years. My short answer: Yes. Here is what the major manufacturers say: From Gratz… The average life of a Gratz Reformer spring is 18 to 24 months if you use your equipment daily or continuously. If the springs show any signRead More
I visited a Stott studio in Gainesville this week, taking much pleasure in the pristine condition of the 8-year old equipment. One of the questions the owner had was how to clean between the headrest and carriage pad. The gap was too small for a rag to fit, and the vacuum just didn’t suck anythingRead More
When I walk into a studio, one of the first indicators of how well the studio has cared for their equipment is whether or not the Reformer rails are clean. Rolling on a dirty surface will cause the wheels to start to “shed” leaving black streaks along the rails, as well as gum up theRead More
Your Reformer has Side Wheels (some people call them Guide Wheels), which control the side-to-side motion of the Reformer carriage. This means that under each carriage there are usually 8 wheels. Studio Reformers have side wheels that must be adjusted so that there is very little or no side-to-side motion of the carriage. If thereRead More
Do you have a chorus of singing PTB’s during your Tower classes? All you need is a little dab of oil and an old rag to lube them up. Take the T-pins out one at a time, wiping the surface and dabbing a little bit of 3-in-1 oil along the axis and re-inserting them. Swing theRead More
Your wheels have such a huge impact on your Reformer experience. When they are dirty, grindy, or worn out with flat spots, you feel it. Many of my clients don’t even notice this degradation because it happens slowly over time. But once I replace their wheels, they are shocked! The Reformer all of a suddenRead More