AeroPilatesPrecision Series Reformer 535 - Pilates Reformer Workout Machine for Home Gym - Up to 350 lbs Weight Capacity

I spent a fair amount of time looking at reformers online, hemming and hawing about whether to buy one. My concerns were cost of the high-end ones, quality of the mid and low priced ones, and how much space it would take up in our spare bedroom. This reformer wins on all counts!The $650 price point means it pays for itself in fewer than 20 skipped classes. That would be 20 weeks at my pace of one class per week, but that brings up another advantage - I use it two or three times per week, rather than once, because I don't have to sign up, miss work, drive to class, etc.The quality is very good. It has metal springs, rather than elastic bands. The resistance with all the springs on is roughly on par with all-springs-on or one-spring-off on a professional machine. The springs are a little shorter, so I believe the tension increases more from beginning to end of the platform's travel, but it's fine. I am 6 feet tall and the machine is plenty long enough. It's probably long enough for someone 6' 3". The machine feels solid, not cheapTalking up space is another non-issue. It folds up very easily (even on carpet). I store mine in front of a wall, and it might take up a 2 foot by 1 foot space. It's tucked away (unlike my wife's massive treadmill).If you are hemming and hawing, go ahead and buy it before you spend any more money on classes. Unfortunately, I signed up for a 5-pack of classes right before I bought mine, and I haven't gone to one of them. My plan is to go back occassionally to make sure my form is right, but thus far my body is telling me I'm generally doing it right.

This reformer is a great introduction to at-home reformer pilates. The springs are quiet and are truly optimal for a controlled workout. The fold-up process is easy and makes this reformer very apartment-friendly. My only complaint is that I do wish the foot bar was adjustable.

I needed a foldable reformer due to space issues. I've been paying huge sums of money to go to a studio the last two months, and after doing the math, I felt the need to buy a reformer.Once you get used to folding it up and rolling it out of the way, it's a nice piece of equipment. Folded up it is 47 inches high and about 6 1/2 inches deep. It glides nicely. It's somewhat of a struggle to pick it up from the middle, and roll out of the way, but I'm a weakling. I'm getting better at it though.The ropes are a little long compared to the studio reformers I've been using. Make sure you read the directions on how to shorten them before you untie any knots. You don't need to untie them.My only complaint is that I struggle getting down to floor level. I couldn't find a foldable reformer with a foldable frame to raise it off the ground, so I've ordered bed risers to see if they might help. I'll update with pictures if they do.

I have been looking for a reformer that is portable. My husband assembled it and commented on how well built it is. It works as smoothly as the reformer in wood frame. I don't mind getting up an down from the floor. I do have a squeak in one wheel. I will use some silicone spray. Otherwise the spring tension is just right for a at home pilates session.I like that the shoulder blocks can be removed for moves done on all fours. The foot bar is a good hight for me. I am 5'2". It is no adjustable, but can be removed. I have not used the rebounder. It is well built and seems like it would work just fine. I think when I don't need it to be portable I can have my husband build a wood frame for it. So for the price I feel I got my money's worth.

When I unpacked the Aeropilates reformer and rebounder, I discovered a number of flaws. The worst was the enamel flaked off of the rebounder, with the metal tube behind rusted. The foot rest was scuffed as though it had been previously used. One of the black rubber pieces where the upright pieces of the reformer fit into the base was bent so it was almost impossible to fit the piece in; had to use some ingenuity and small piece of wood to push it open enough for the piece to be able to slide in. The wood on the base of the reformer was badly finished with, I'd guess, sprayed on varnish that had dried so that the wood was as rough as coarse sandpaper. I contacted Aeropilates through the link on the Amazon website. I did not get a response. After a few days, I called, left a message and was called back the same day. The woman I spoke with requested I send photos of the entire rebounder, which I did. She offered to send an entire new reformer, but I really only wanted the black plastic pieces and the rebounder to be replaced. Unfortunately, these are not in stock and I have no idea when I will receive them. It is obvious that, in this case at least, their quality control had failed to catch these flaws.