Description
- Comprehensive Workout: Pilates reformer involves the entire body, enhancing flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular fitness, yielding high-impact results
- Keep in Charge: Adjustable pulley and foot bar make it effortlessly easy to maintain control during your exercise and stretching routines on the pilates machine
- Stable and Cozy: Constructed with durable steel, this Pilates equipment for home includes non-skid feet for stability, padded platform and headrest ensure comfort during your exercise routine
- Comes with Accessories: Includes a comprehensive workout DVD and a full-color chart, offering guidance and challenges for both beginners and veterans alike
- Item Specification: Crafted from wood and aluminum, the rebounder comes in wood, black, and chrome colors; Measures tall 15 by long 19 inches in rebounder dimensions and long 94 by wide 23.5 by tall 15 inches overall, with a weight of 133 pounds
LAH –
This is really a nice machine and it gives you a great workout. I can see the difference already.
The people that Amazon use to handle delivery were great, on time and very helpful. Now the fun begins!
Instructions for assembly are very good and tools provided were all you need, short of a screwdriver for the wheel replacement (will explain). They suggest you have someone to help you with assembly, make sure you do this, the machine is heavy. The key to putting this machine together properly is the alignment of the rails at midpoint and that really requires two people.
My machine also arrived with a set of “high grade” white wheels which you could replace the standard grade (black wheels) with. Since the standard wheels were already on the machine. I elected to go with them and replace them in the future, big mistake! After all the work to put the machine together properly the wheels only lasted 2 weeks before they started to fall apart, making the machine bumpy and noisy. I was not abusing the machine in any way but using the rebounder really took its toll on the wheels. So I would highly recommend you change out the wheels right away and save yourself a second assembly (you have to take the entire machine apart to put the wheels on). The high grade wheels are superior and show no sign of degradation. We also found on the second installation that alignment of the rail system went much better if you tighten the screws like you would the lug nuts on your car tires, each person on one rail and working slowly on each side (you tighten one screw 3 turns, your partner does the same) that seam needs to be perfectly smooth or the wheels will start to break down quickly.
The instructional DVD’s are very good and the results are even better, this really does get you in shape. Hope this info helps and you enjoy the experience as much as I have.
Michele Rizziello –
Aero Stamina Pilates Reformers are the best. Made well, easy to assemble and a dream to use! Don’t buy any others. You will be sorry! Thank you Aero Stamina for this product!!!
Diane –
DELIVERY: As far as purchasing this item; I wish it was available through Amazon Prime. Dates kept changing for delivery that required signature; no carrier was listed; customer service was kind; but I believe it was “drop shipped” and that was why it took forever to get. When it arrived in-state we ended up having to pick up the item ourselves or wait for 4 more days to get it while it was only 20 minutes away.
TIPS: As one other reviewer noted, the alignment takes forever. When working on each side, if you are working alone, place the screws in to one rail, but loosely then go to the other rail. When putting both halves together of the second rail, alternate screws from one half of that rail to the other without tightening. You will have to adjust and readjust the tension to get the rails aligned. It was almost as if the part was not machined right. The second half for me aligned very easily. You have to feel the inside to make sure there is no misalignment because the wheels run across the seam as you exercise and can get damaged if not properly aligned.
PACKING: The machine box was torn and in poor shape, but the machine was fine. All pieces were packed well. Box opened easily. All parts were there as well as tools needed to assemble.
ASSEMBLY: My Husband was here, but I wanted to assemble by myself. The base is heavy and awkward, but I purchased the mat for the machine and that helped when I had to move the machine and while assembling. Once you get past the alignment of the rails, the rest is very simple. That being said, my fingers hurt this morning because of all the tightening I did with the narrow Allen Wrenches. It took about two hours for me to align it (I have to have it perfect). So total time was about 3 hours to assemble for me alone.
PRODUCT QUALITY: Very sturdy steel, aluminum rails are good, the platform you lay on is WIDE. The shoulder pads were okay, but could have been more comfortable. The head rest… I am glad I bought the pillow because the head rest that comes with it is THIN and has no neck support. I looked at the picture time and time again while I waited to see if the pillow would fit on this model, but could not tell and Stamina customer service did not know. I am glad I bought the pillow. The price is less expensive on QVC but they charge tax and shipping. I bought mine on Amazon and paid no tax or shipping, so the price ended up being the same but I got the product within 2 days. The glide is not smooth. I don’t know if this is because it is not corded but on springs or what, but it is not smooth. It isn’t bumpy, it just doesn’t glide smoothly. I am going to put some silicone spray as suggested in another post and see if this might help some. The springs are sturdy and covered for the most part, but the tension could be greater.
APPEARANCE: Looks great. The wood finish gives it a nice studio look.
OVERALL: I would recommend it highly, but if you buy it from this seller be prepared to wait two weeks for delivery. Take your time with alignment of the rails. Buy the mat and the head and neck support pillow, it finishes the product (I also bought the box and pole that can be used on this unit and am still waiting for that to arrive). This product includes a wall chart and workout dvd.