A Pilates studio to set up? Than want to you to know which equipment Real necessary is and which You're better off skipping it. In this article, we explain what each machine does, how much space it takes up, and who it's suitable for. This way, you can make an informed choice without spending too much or too little.

1.    Pilates Reformer - The basics from every studio

The Reformer is the most famous Pilates apparatus, and rightly so. It consists of a sliding platform of feathers for resistance, An football, ropes and shoulder rests. You can train while lying, sitting and standing.

On the Reformer do you actually all classical Pilates exercises. Think On the hundred (breathing and core), leg circles (hip flexibility), rowing (back strength) and teaser (total core stability). It sliding platform takes care of for extra challenge because you constant you Balance must be maintained. The springs can be adjusted to your client's level, from light support for beginners to heavy resistance for advanced users.

It nice by An Reformer is that almost everyone with it can to train. Elderly People use it for gentle mobility, athletes for strength training, and people in rehabilitation for a gradual buildup. The platform's support makes many exercises easier to perform than on a mat.

What can you with it:

• Core training and strength building
• Flexibility and balance improve
• Suitable for all level
• Both rehabilitation as sports training

Summary Reformer:

• Advantages: Versatile, suitable for everyone, heart piece by Pilates
• Disadvantages: Takes a lot of room in, high purchase costs
• Room: 5-6 m² per device
• Price: Average €2,000 - €6,000 per piece
• For Who: Each studio, absolute must- have

How many have you necessary?

• Personal training: 2-4 pieces
• Group lessons: 6-10 pieces
• Small start: Begin of 3-4 pieces

Recommended models:

• Elite Reformer™ (Elina Pilates) : Good price- quality
• Studio Reformer® (Balanced Body) : Premium quality
• Nubium Reformer (Elina Pilates) : can be stored vertically

View all our Reformers here

2.    Reformer with Tower - More from the same space

A Tower is An vertical frame that you On you Reformer can to confirm. With this joint allow you to do your standing exercises without using extra floor space.

The Tower opens up a new world of exercises. Where on a regular Reformer you mainly horizontal works, can you now also vertical to train. Think On push-ups in return for the Springs, tricep dips, resisted squats, and all sorts of standing arm and leg exercises. Stretches also become much more intense; you can extend your arms overhead against the resistance of the springs.

For customers that accustomed are On fitness in the gym feels An Tower often Familiar. It's more like weight training, but with the flowing movements of Pilates. Perfect for those looking to transition from traditional mat Pilates to something more athletic.

What can you with it:

• All Reformer exercises
• Standing exercises of vertical resistance
•  Upper body workout
• Functional movements

Summary Reformer + Tower:

• Advantages: Two machines in An, space saving, more exercise variation
• Disadvantages: More expensive than only Reformer, more complicated for beginners
• Room: 6-7 m² per device (something more than only Reformer)
• Price: Average €3,500 - €7,500 per piece
• For Who: Studios of limited room that still a lot of variation want

Recommended models:  

• Allegro® 2 Reformer of Tower (Balanced Body) : Top quality
• Aluminum Reformer of Tower (Elina Pilates) : Affordable option

View all our Towers here

3.    Cadillac (Trapeze Table) - For advanced users

The Cadillac is An bed of An metal frame around it. You confirms there feathers, rods and straps for a huge range of exercises.

This is Where Pilates Real spectacular is becoming. On the Cadillac do you exercises that impossible on other equipment. Hanging exercises where you literally hang from the frame, roll-overs Where you upside down go, and push-offs whereby you you whole body by It Pushes the frame away. It's like having a jungle gym for adults.

The Cadillac excels particularly in therapeutic applications. People with back problems can gently perform inversion exercises here, where gravity helps to support the spine. at relaxed. Also for dancers and athletes is It awesome; you can you Full body stretch and build strength you won't get anywhere else.

Well An warning: this is no device for beginners. You have Real experience necessary to use it safely, both as an instructor and as a customer.

What can you with it:

• Therapeutic exercises
• Deep stretches
•  Inversion exercises
• Advanced core training

Summary Cadillac:  

• Advantages : Huge variation, therapeutic possibilities, impressive
• Disadvantages: A lot of room necessary, duration, not for beginners
• Room: 8-10 m² per device
•  Price: €4,000 - €8,000 per piece
• For Who: Big studios, therapeutic practices, advanced instructors

Recommended model:

• Cadillac - Elina Pilates : Affordable option

View all our Cadillacs here

4.    Cadillac Reformer - All -in- one

A combination by Reformer and Cadillac in An device. You gets all possibilities of both machines. This is actually two machines in An package. You begins of ordinary Reformer exercises and then you can seamlessly switch to Cadillac-work. Ideal for personal training where you have a lot variation want in An session. You customer need not about at steps Unpleasant An other device; everything happens in the same place.

For studios that maximum return out their room want to fetch is this perfect. In place of a Reformer and An Cadillac down at to make, have you both functions in An device. Well let Note: These are complex machines that require regular maintenance. And they are quite expensive.

What can you with it:  

• All Reformer exercises
• All Cadillac exercises
• Comfortable to change gear between machines

Summary Cadillac Reformer:  

• Advantages: Two machines in An, space saving, maximum flexibility
• Disadvantages: Very duration, complex for beginners, big maintenance
• Room: 8-9 m² per device
• Price: €6,000 - €12,000 per piece
• For Who: Luxury studios, maximum efficiency, experienced instructors

Recommended model:

• Cadillac Reformer - Elina Pilates : Affordable Option
• Cadillac Reformer - Balanced Body : Top quality

View all our Cadillac Reformers here

5.    Pilates Chair - Compact and challenging you

The Pilates Chair , a small chair with spring-loaded pedals. It looks simple, but it's surprisingly heavy. Don't underestimate the Chair. This compact device delivers workouts that even experienced Pilates practitioners will appreciate. doing to sweat. The exercises require huge stability because you You don't have the support of a platform or bed. Tricep dips where you have to bear your full weight, push-ups in all directions, and leg exercises where you have to balance on one leg.

The Chair is great for people that already Good are in Pilates and more challenge to search. It develops functional strength that you can use in everyday life; getting up from a chair, lifting things, maintaining balance. For athletes, it's fantastic for cross-training.

What can you with it:

• Balance training
• Leg muscles strengthen
• Core stability
• Arm- and shoulder exercises

Summary Pilates Chair:

• Advantages: Takes few room in, challenging, affordable
• Disadvantages: Limited exercises, difficult for beginners
• Room: 2-3 m² per device
•   Price: €1,500 - €3,000 per piece
• For Who: Addition on Reformers, advanced customers, small studios

Recommended models:  

• Elite Combo Chair (Elina Pilates) : Stable, divisible pedals
• Combo Chair (Balanced Body) : Premium quality

View all our Chairs here

6.    Ladder Barrel - For flexibility

The Ladder Barrel , A semicircular barrel of An ladder to it. Special for back mobility and Stretching. The Ladder Barrel is a specialist. It focuses primarily on the spine—bending, stretching, and twisting in ways not possible on other machines. The semicircular shape supports you back perfect while you deep stretches. Swan exercises (back extension) feel much more natural here than on the mat.

People with a stiff back or bad posture due to desk work benefit enormously from this. Barrel helps literal you spine at to open. Also for teaser exercises (whereby you (balances in a V-shape) the Barrel provides just enough support to make it possible to make.

It disadvantage: this device has An limited scope of application. It is mainly for Flexibility and back mobility. For a complete workout, you'll need other equipment.

What can you with it:

• Back flexibility improve
• Core stretches
• Attitude improve
• Specific therapeutic exercises

Summary Ladder Barrel:

• Advantages: Unique exercises, Good for attitude, compact
• Disadvantages: Limited scope of application, not for all customers
• Room: 3-4 m² per device
• Price: €1,200 - €2,500 per piece
• For Who: Therapeutic practices, customers of back problems

Recommended models:

• Elite Ladder Barrel (Wood) - Elina Pilates : Good price/quality
• Elite Ladder Barrel (Steel) - Elina Pilates : Good price/quality

View all our Barrels here

7.    Wall Unit - Use the wall

The Wall Unit , a frame On the wall of feathers and rods. All Cadillac exercises but than vertical. A Wall Unit is actually An Cadillac that upright in return for the wall stands. You do the same exercises, but than standing. Push-throughs whereby you arms in return for the feathers pushes, leg springs for leg training, and all kinds of stretches where you use your weight against the resistance.

The advantage is space—you only use wall space, not floor space. Perfect for studios. Where each square meter counts. Also handy for group lessons whereby people take turns doing the Wall Unit while others are doing mat exercises.

The Wall Unit works well for all levels. Beginners can do simple arm and leg exercises. doing, advanced be able to complex movement patterns to execute. And because you're standing, you feel less vulnerable than lying on a Cadillac.

What can you with it:

• All body parts train
• Stretching and strength
• Functional movements
• Group exercises

Summary Wall Unit:

• Advantages: No floor space necessary, affordable, a lot of variation
• Disadvantages: Fixed place, not movable, limited number users
• Room: 2-3 m² floor area per unit
• Price: €800 - €2,000 per piece
• For Who: Small studios, multi-purpose, budget- friendly

Recommended models:

• Wall Unit - Elina Pilates : also available with mirror
• Wall Bord ONNE - Elina Pilates : multifunctional

View all our Wall Units here

8. Essential accessories

Large equipment is the basis, but accessories make the difference between a standard lesson and An varied, challenging training. This small resources costs relatively little but add a lot to your possibilities.

Pilates Box (€150-400 each) You place the Box on your Reformer to do sitting and kneeling exercises. possible at to make. Without box can you only lie on the Reformer, of box You can also sit for rowing exercises, kneel for kneeling arms, and stand for standing balance. Mainly smaller people to have here benefit bee; the Box brings them on The right height. Exercises like the mermaid (side stretch) and teaser become much more accessible.

Pilates Arc (€200-500 per piece) A Arc is An semicircular bow that you back supports For stretches and core exercises. Place it under your spine for back extension exercises, or use it as an unstable surface for an extra challenge. Swan exercises (back stretch) feel a lot of more natural of An Arc. Also for Ab workout gives your back just the right curve. Lightweight and easy to move.

Mat and Props (€50-200 per set) For mat lessons and personal training are props indispensable. Thick, anti-slip Pilates mats for comfort and safety. The Magic Circle (An flexible Rings for arm and leg exercises with light resistance. Small balls to clamp between your knees for extra core activation. Resistance bands for those who lack the strength for the larger machines. These items are inexpensive but make exercises accessible to all levels.

9. Organizing space: practical tips

A wrong layout can the best equipment worthless to make. At few room causes accidents, poor walking paths make it impossible to teach properly, and a messy studio looks unprofessional.

The base: each Reformer has Real 5-6 square meter necessary. Not only for It device itself, but for the room to move around it. People steps On both edges in and out, as an instructor you have to be able to reach everything, and in some exercises clients stretch their arms far Unpleasant outside. Chairs and Wall Units to take fewer place in, but also there must you have 360 ​​degree access.

Walking paths are crucial. Plan you layout Like this that you as instructor fast by the one Unpleasant You can walk to the other customer. In group classes, you want to be able to reach everyone within 30 seconds. Therefore, never place equipment back-to-back; you'll be stuck on one side.

Basic rules:  

• 5-6 m² per Reformer
•  3 m² per Chair
• 2 m² for Wall Units
• Always walkways by 1 meter between devices

Smart layout: Reformers parallel On each other works It dear, you can than An whole Instruct each row at a time. Wall units along the sides of the room keep the center floor clear. Central storage space allows quick access to your belongings from any angle.

Hygiene stations (disinfectant spray and wipes) bee each corner, make It comfortable for customers to clean.

A lot of made errors: It largest problem: at optimistic are about room. On Paper seems to fit everything, but in practice you're in a pinch. Also, don't take storage space into account. -props and accessories must somewhere to. And forget that you need ventilation: Pilates is intensive, people start to sweat.