Reformer reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 204 Reddit reviews across 12 subreddits and 61 posts to rank the best Reformer brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/pilates, r/pilatesreformer, r/ClubPilates, r/phoenix, r/AskSF. Top-rated brands include Balanced Body (4.6/5), Merrithew (4.8/5), AeroPilates (3.9/5).
Stats
Reviews204
Subreddits12
Posts61
Brands71
Products47
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#1
Balanced Body
4.6
(88)
"Got my allegro 2 from this group. It worked out! Also had to deal with like 5 scammers before finding my person, so highly recommend doing a video call with the buyer before meeting in person."
"Buy from a brand who has customer service and from where you can get replacement parts. Think balance body, Gratz."
"Another vote here for bb allegro. i'm a touch over 6 foot 4 and there's pretty much nothing can't do on it."
"BB actually makes extra long reformers for this reason."
"I recently purchased a Balanced Body Allegro 1 + tower in Germany and it was around 7000€. The Allegro 1 reformer itself (no legs, no accessories) is a little over 4200€ here."
"I find the studio reformer to be much easier to adjust and adapt for different people."
"No regrets."
"The Balanced Body Metro IQ is great. It telescopes open and close."
"Balanced Body reformers are excellent choices:) high quality and great customer service."
"The BB Allegro 1's are workhorses and can be stacked on top of each other or can be stored upright."
#2
Merrithew
4.8
(16)
"Merrithew also has extra long and tall reformers."
"Costco has great deals on Merrithew SPX. I’ve had two in my home."
"Merrithew"
"I like the Merrithew spx reformer."
"Update: got the Merrithew at-home SPX and I love it!!"
"I love my Merrithew V2 Max!! Lots of color options."
"I invested $2300 into my Merrithew SPX."
"I bought the Merrithew SPX home reformer from Costco and it's a terrific home reformer."
"My wife bought Merrithew SPX max. It is a very good machine."
"I have loved it."
#3
AeroPilates
3.9
(8)
"I can't speak highly enough about it."
"Look at AeroPilates products, their models are foldable, have risers, and already come with the jump board accessory for cardio."
"I’m so satisfied!"
"It's been pretty good for my workouts."
"I found a spring AeroPilates and it was so much better."
"Aero Pilates has some foldable styles."
"I believe the only at home reformer available for under $3000 would be Aeropilates."
"Or is that brand kinda frowned upon?"
#4
Metro IQ
4.4
(5)
"I have a Metro IQ and love it. It's smooth as can be."
"Love my metro IQ, depending on where you get it can go over the bed or stand up against the wall."
"MetroIQ is one, it can fold in half and roll away."
"I love my Metro IQ."
"I purchased the metro iq 2ish months ago. It's great."
#5
Metro
4.3
(4)
"I bought the Metro Iq and it feels as good as the Balanced Body studio reformer. There’s no discernible bump where the rails meet. It folds up easily and is very compact."
"The machine is quite good quality."
"We do have a Metro IQ in our sale section available for $2,065.50"
"Debating between metro iq or fitformer."
#6
Stott
5.0
(3)
"I'm completely in love with it!!"
"I cannot say enough good things about the stott equipment!!"
"I like the Stott ones the best!"
#7
Peak
4.7
(3)
"I love my Peak MVe Reformer/Tower!"
"I love my Peak MVE Reformer/Tower combo."
"I bought a peak on fb marketplace for 750."
#8
Aeropilates
4.3
(3)
"I found an aero Pilates premier reformer on marketplace for 150$ (900 originally) and used it at home for about a year post partum. I LOVED IT!"
"Get a used, clean Aeropilates/Stamina reformer for $50 and order new red cords from Stamina."
"In general, the cheaper machines like the Aeropilates are fantastic machines to have in your home."
#9
Peak Pilates
4.3
(3)
"I was able to purchase a used Peak Pilates reformer and tower at a significant discount from a studio that was going out of business."
"I prefer the mve for several reasons- it’s a little longer so accommodates my taller body a little better."
"I've come into a bit of extra money, so have decided to purchase a pilates reformer for home use."
#10
Studio Verve
5.0
(2)
"Has excellent classes and private training options."
"Is outstanding."
#11
Mega
5.0
(2)
"Mega is fantastic. The instructors and community are both welcoming. Great workout too"
"I've been a member at Mega for over a year and I love it! I like that the classes are small (9 people max) so you get more attention from the instructors and they really explain the Lagree methodology"
#12
Personal Hour
5.0
(2)
"I just purchased 3 for our home for my daughter , mother and myself , I chose the personal hour brand and I chose one that closes up."
"Let me tell you, my first impression is beyond amazing. It feels like a dream to work on this thing."
#13
LIT Method
4.5
(2)
"I bought their traveling system and I love it!!"
"The product appears legit."
#14
Elina
4.5
(2)
"I love it!"
"Reformers are expensive, well over $1K. Brands include Elina, Balanced Body, Stott, Peak, and Gratz."
#15
Gratz
4.5
(2)
"Gratz is the traditional classical brand, they all have the leather straps."
"Gratz is usually recognized as the standard."
#16
Club Pilates
4.0
(2)
"I’ve tried quite a few places in AA and I’d say club Pilates is your best bet"
"I think they're actually running a sale rn."
#17
Allegro
4.0
(2)
"I’m ultimately happy with my choice!"
"Congratulations on your reformer and chair!!!"
#18
Aero
4.0
(2)
"I would suggest you buy an aero reformer."
"I am an instructor and have the 5 cord aero at home for close to 8 years. It's a great little machine."
#19
Fortus
5.0
(1)
"Fortus pilates!"
#20
Mighty Pilates
5.0
(1)
"I recommend Mighty Pilates (Victoria is one of my favorites). They have tower and reformer classes."
#21
Reformed
5.0
(1)
"I loved Reformed, I sadly don’t live near them anymore but it was the best I tried."
#22
Kathy Ross-Nash
5.0
(1)
"I recommend [The Red Thread Foundational Reformer by Kathy Ross-Nash]"
#23
Allegro Reformer
5.0
(1)
"The Allegro 1 is a workhorse and easy to store vertical"
#24
Aero Pilates Reformer
5.0
(1)
"I LOVED IT! I was an avid class goer pre pregnancy."
#25
BB Allegro 2
5.0
(1)
"Two large men brought it down to my basement then it was an easy unbox and setup."
#26
Amazon Reformer
5.0
(1)
"I bought the reformer & a yellow spring (lighter resistance) on Amazon, but I purchased the accessory kit & the box/pole on HSN."
#27
Pilatesology
5.0
(1)
"I have subscriptions to both Pilatesology and PilatesAnytime. I love them both for different reasons."
#28
PilatesAnytime
5.0
(1)
"I have subscriptions to both Pilatesology and PilatesAnytime. I love them both for different reasons."
#29
Tecno Pilates
5.0
(1)
"The best folding reformer is made by Tecno Pilates. Handmade in Italy, comparable to Gratz in quality."
#30
Pioneer Pilates
5.0
(1)
"I purchased this one late last year and I'm happy with it."
#31
Stamina
5.0
(1)
"I have a Pilates Premier XP made by Stamina who makes the Aeropilates. It’s about 16-18 years old... It's great."
#32
Rael Isacowitz
5.0
(1)
"Rael Isacowitz (founder of BASI) wrote a very good book called "Pilates - your complete guide to mat work and apparatus exercises"."
#33
Lagree
5.0
(1)
"Lagree Microformer!"
#34
Basil
5.0
(1)
"My studio has one by Basil that converts into a reformer. It is fantastic."
#35
Cunroupe
5.0
(1)
"Just bought one from Cunroupe company. Great deal and they ship anywhere."
#36
SPX Max
5.0
(1)
"If you can afford it, it’s amazing."
#37
SPX
5.0
(1)
"I've owned it 4 years and have only had to replace the springs."
#38
Pilates School SF
5.0
(1)
"If you want to do Classical Pilates, the Pilates School SF is incredible but you don't get to only do Reformer. $350/month gets you a minimum of 2x/week, up to 6x, which comes out to be super reasonable."
#39
Bold Lagree
5.0
(1)
"If you’re willing to cross the bridge, Bold Lagree. They have locations in Berkeley, Walnut Creek and Peninsula. You can buy per class, unlimited monthly or I use to do $100 month for 4 classes plus monthly guest (so 5 total)."
#40
Stott Pilates
5.0
(1)
"Move is definitely your best bet. They have Stott Pilates reformers which is my favourite."
#41
BASI
5.0
(1)
"BASI Pilates Reformers are significantly bigger than other brands."
#42
Your Reformer
5.0
(1)
"Your Reformer does rentals, not sure if they do them within the US as they have just launched there."
#43
Costco
5.0
(1)
"Costco spx at home reformer is on sale right now for a little bit longer if you’re in the US."
#44
SculptHouse
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend SculptHouse. I love SculptHouse so much."
#45
Kinona Studio
5.0
(1)
"This place is the real deal."
#46
Reforming Pilates
5.0
(1)
"Is the best hands down."
#47
Pandora Pilates
5.0
(1)
"Both are beautiful, spacious and airy with good vibes."
#48
Pilates Gaia
5.0
(1)
"Is the best I have been to in Miami."
#49
Remedy
5.0
(1)
"Is amazing!"
#50
CoreMVMT
5.0
(1)
"Especially classes taught by the owner, Lisa Thomure."
#51
The Pilates School SF
5.0
(1)
"Pure Classical Pilates, ass-kicking workouts."
#52
BASI Reformer
4.0
(1)
"Their machines are really great."
#53
Verywell Fit
4.0
(1)
"I found this in the end which is pretty much what I was looking for."
#54
Woot
4.0
(1)
"I just bought the 5-cord from woot and love it so far (like 3 days)."
#55
IQ
4.0
(1)
"Build quality on the IQ, including the jumpboard, is excellent."
#56
IQ Metro Reformer
4.0
(1)
"Designed specifically for storing in a closet or under a bed"
#57
Core Collab Reformer
4.0
(1)
"I actually purchased it by accident trying to figure out the final price."
#58
BB Allegro
4.0
(1)
"I assembled it myself, didn’t take very long."
#59
Core Collab
4.0
(1)
"They have a foldable one if you’re looking for a reformer that can fold up."
#60
Peak Fit
4.0
(1)
"I have a peak fit and like it a lot!"
#61
Flexia
4.0
(1)
"Check out Flexia - the reformer alone starts at $2995."
#62
Basi
4.0
(1)
"I love my Basi reformer! It won’t be the most affordable but it is very high quality."
#63
Elina Pilates
4.0
(1)
"Has some good reviews on this sub."
#64
Balanced Pilates
4.0
(1)
"Balanced Pilates is great, and Refined Pilates is a newer studio. I believe they both range about $30 per group class."
#65
Perth Hills Pilates
4.0
(1)
"I did Perth hills Pilates for a while and now I’m at Revo fitness"
#66
KX Pilates
4.0
(1)
"For something affordable but effective, check out KX Pilates in Subiaco or Myaree they offer packs and memberships that might fit better into your budget."
#67
Bed Bath & Beyond
4.0
(1)
"Bed bath & beyond has a compact one that is under $900!"
#68
Cadillac Reformer
4.0
(1)
"I honestly couldn’t feel the difference and that’s why I decided to buy one from there."
#69
Fold Reformer
3.0
(1)
"The ad looked promising."
#70
Peter Fiasca
3.0
(1)
"More of a complete run through demonstration video than instructional."
#71
FAITTD
2.0
(1)
"I don't recommend Personal Hour because they posted tons of fake review posts."
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