Pilates tips
Your space, your practice, your goals. Pointers for choosing equipment that suits you.
13 October 2026
Reformer springs: colours, tension, maintenance and replacement
Reformer spring colours vary between manufacturers, so your model’s manual is the reference. Here is how to look after the rails, ropes and straps, and when to replace parts.
13 October 2026
Professional reformer: 8 criteria for choosing a machine built for intensive use
The 8 criteria for choosing a reformer for a studio, gym or venue, plus our three studio reformers compared on price, dimensions…
13 October 2026
Reformer Pilates vs mat Pilates: what are the differences and how do you choose?
Mat Pilates and the reformer share the same principles; the choice depends on your budget, your space and the instruction available to…
13 October 2026
Pilates reformer price: what does each model cost (home, studio, with tower)?
Our Pilates reformer prices, from the compact foldable model at €699 to the 3-in-1 studio reformer at €2,499.95, plus what affects the…
13 October 2026
Creating a reformer Pilates area in a gym: a practical guide for gym owners
How to add a reformer area to your gym: class format, qualified instructors, layout, sample set-ups costed at list price, and insurance.
13 October 2026
Pilates in hotels and spas: creating a reformer offer for your guests
A studio with 2 to 4 stations, a 3-in-1 machine by booking or events with a visiting instructor: the formats, instruction and…
13 October 2026
Workplace Pilates: equipping a wellbeing space for your employees
How to equip a Pilates space for your employees: payroll rules on providing sports equipment and funding classes (the French URSSAF example),…
13 October 2026
Pilates machines in a physiotherapy clinic: framework, space and equipment
What to know before installing Pilates machines in a physiotherapy clinic: the professional framework (with the French example), choosing apparatus, layout and…
13 October 2026
How to open a Pilates studio: budget, obligations and equipment, step by step
A step-by-step guide to opening a Pilates studio: concept, legal obligations (with sources), business structure, an equipment budget costed at list price…
13 October 2026
Pilates studio equipment: which machines and how many reformers do you need?
How to work out the equipment for a Pilates studio from the number of clients per class, with the actual machine dimensions…
13 October 2026
Which qualification do you need to teach Pilates in France? Requirements, professional card and certifications
Teaching Pilates for payment in France requires a Sports Code qualification and a professional sports instructor card; RS Pilates certifications and private…
13 October 2026
How to choose a Pilates reformer for home: the checklist before you buy
A 7-step checklist for choosing a Pilates reformer for home: measurements, format, weight, springs, material, accessories and budget, with a comparison of…
13 October 2026
Foldable reformer: pros, cons and dimensions
Folded size, weight, dimensions in use, wood or aluminium: everything you need to compare before buying a foldable Pilates reformer.