Pilates Reformer in Aluminum
The Universal Aluminum Reformer is Gratz’s best-selling apparatus year after year—the original Gratz Reformer was first built in 1965 under the guidance of Joseph Pilates and Romana Kryzanowska. The Gratz Universal Reformer remains the gold standard in studios around the world.
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Handcrafted for precision, balance, and adaptability, each Universal Aluminum Reformer provides the distinct feel and control associated with authentic Pilates and traditional Contrology work. The smooth carriage movement and responsive spring tension create a connection between practitioner and apparatus that is both grounding and empowering. The 3 Gear Bar adjusts the spring angle to refine resistance and carriage travel.
The carriage is padded with Gratz standard foam, offering a perfect balance of comfort and feedback—firm enough to maintain connection and alignment, yet supportive and comfortable for clients. A padded, textured Foot Bar Cover enhances comfort and grip, while adjustable leather straps ensure consistent resistance for seamless transitions.
While a skilled practitioner can work on any Pilates Reformer length, it is helpful to choose a size that supports the widest range of clients, especially when working with different body types, heights, and experience levels.
Workouts can also be fine-tuned by adjusting the gears or using accessories such as the Spacer or TV Box for shorter clients.
For a diverse client base, Gratz provides these general guidelines:
- 80 in: Generally recommended for individuals under 5 ft 8 in, as longer Reformers may be too long for some practitioners.
- 86 in: Generally recommended for individuals between 5 ft 8 in and 6 ft 2 in. This is the most popular choice for studios serving a wide range of client heights and experience levels.
- 89 in: Generally recommended for individuals over 6 ft 2 in.
These are not strict rules, but helpful guidelines to support comfort and alignment. If you have questions about selecting the right size for your studio or clients, we are always here to help.
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Pilates Reformer in Aluminum Size and Weight Specifications Dimensions Imperial Metric Length 80 in
86 in
89 in
203 cm
218 cm
226 cm
Width 26 in 66 cm Height 13.75 in 35 cm Weight 120 lbs
129 lbs
137 lbs
54.4 kg
58.5 kg
62.1 kg
Pilates Reformer in Aluminum Box Dimensions Dimensions Imperial Metric Length 92 in 234 cm Width 30 in 76 cm Height 17 in 43.2 cm
Pilates Reformer in Aluminum Includes
- Leather and Wood Handles
- Reformer Box
- Reformer Leather Straps
- 4 Reformer Springs
- Aluminum Foot Bar with Standard Reformer Foot Bar Cover
- Thick Rubber Pads
- Pair of 20-Inch Foot Straps
- 27-Inch Extension Black Canvas Straps
- Standard Weighted 1 lb Pole
- Gear Stopper
How to Use Pilates Reformer
Explore Pilatesology’s Exercise Encyclopedia for expert instruction and demonstrations on this apparatus. Their extensive library is a valuable resource for exploring the Classical Pilates method and deepening your practice.
Pilates Reformer Exercise Encyclopedia – Pilatesology
Lead Time
All orders are custom made. Estimated lead time for this product is 3 months.
