Even if your studio is incredibly busy hosting 8 or 10 Reformer classes per day six days a week, the reality is that your springs aren’t in use more than they are. Therefore, it makes sense to care about how they are stored just as much as how they are used. Here are a few tips on howRead More
After many years of use, especially in a busy studio, your reformer vinyl can start to wear. It might crack, the corners might get nicked, your client’s jewelry or zippers might cut the vinyl, or it could get scuffed. Underneath the vinyl, you might have foam wearing thin where clients commonly kneel or put theirRead More
It’s time to ditch your studio can of WD40 in favor of these two more specialized lubricants. While you may think that WD40 does a good job of minimizing noise, think of it like a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none. It does what you want with a passing grade of C, or C+, but with the following twoRead More
Classical leather straps like Joseph Pilates used on his Reformers are a staple in many studios around the world. For these studios, special care should be taken to ensure the leather remains safe throughout the life of the Reformer. If you have leather straps on your Reformers, here’s how to avoid the trauma of broken strapsRead More
Can you imagine a Pilates apparatus using static weights instead of springs? When I try and picture it, I see an equipment beast: heavy, thick, ugly, and even more torture-device-like than what they look like today! Using the springs on a Reformer, it is possible to produce well over 100 pounds of resistance, and yetRead More
Since the springs on your Pilates equipment are integral to the method you teach your clients, it is absolutely necessary to make sure they are safe. But how, exactly, do you determine whether a spring is safe? Here is a simple three step guide to keeping you and your clients safe in the studio. StepRead More