Types of Pilates Equipment

The great thing about Pilates is that you can get a beneficial work out no matter how much money you have to spend on the equipment. There is a wide range of equipment available for purchase. The following is a list of Pilates equipment:

 

·        The Reformer: The reformer is a piece of Pilates equipment that can be used either in a Pilates studio or in your home. Reformers are a beneficial piece of Pilates equipment because it allows you to perform a wide range of exercises that will work your entire body. It is also wonderful because it can be used by a beginner or the most advanced Pilates enthusiast. An exciting feature that is available on certain reformer models is a fold up option which allows the machine to be folded up for easy storage under a bed or in a closet when it is not in use. Many models also come with DVD’s that have exercise routines on them. An in home reformer can cost from $259 and can go in upwards of $3,000. A couple of great websites to find in home reformers include: www.pilates-studio.com and www.pilates.com. These websites offer several reformer models at different prices.  

·        The Cadillac: The Cadillac is the original piece of Pilates equipment made. Joseph Pilates created the first version of the Cadillac to help strengthen people who were suffering from the flu epidemic in the early 1920’s. The Cadillac is a large piece of Pilates equipment that does not fold which makes it best for use in a Pilates studio. It allows you to target specific parts of your entire body with a wide range of exercises. You can work your arms, legs, back, and abdominals with this piece of Pilates equipment. Prices for a Cadillac can range from $1,145 to over $3,700. This piece of Pilates equipment can be used by beginners to advanced exercisers.

·        Chair: The chair is a versatile piece of Pilates equipment that can be used either in the privacy of your home or in a Pilates studio. Some of the advanced moves preformed on a chair tend to make them best for an intermediate or experienced Pilates exerciser. The exercises used in correlation with this piece of Pilates equipment work arms, legs, the back, as well as abdominals. If you are planning on purchasing a chair for yourself you can expect to pay $239 to $1,695. Some websites that offer chairs include: www.pilates-studio and www.pilates.com.

·        Arcs and Barrels: These pieces of Pilates equipment are also known as spine correctors. They are small equipment making them ideal for either home or studio use. Stretching, strengthening, and flexibility exercises can be done on these pieces of Pilates equipment. The prices for arcs and barrels start at $190 and can extend over $900. You can find arcs and barrels for purchase on websites such as www.comfortchannel.com and www.pilates.com.

·        Pilates DVD’s: There are numerous Pilates workouts available on DVD for home use. Several different methods of Pilates are widely used but all stem back to the basic fundamentals founded by Joseph Pilates. DVD’s are an excellent form of Pilates equipment because they allow people in all price ranges enjoy the benefits of Pilates. Users will see the same type of results from DVD’s as those who use the machines do. Pilates DVD’s generally cost between $30 and $150. Depending on whether they are purchased separately or in a set.