The 8 Best Pilates Reformers to Upgrade Your Home Workouts in 2024

As far as home reformers go, you can feel confident investing in one of AeroPilates’ most popular models. The XP 556 is dependable and sturdy, and it’s a steal at under $1,000, especially with its oak detailing. It comes equipped with four elastic bungee cords, which offer four levels of resistance, as well as a removable and adjustable foot bar with three different positions. Plus, it comes with instructional workout DVDs to follow along with.

Reviewers online rave that it’s high-quality for a good price. “I absolutely love it. The reformer is sturdy, stable, and quiet to use...It’s a beautiful looking reformer with wood accents, and it’s easy to adjust the cords for a more intense workout,” wrote one shopper. “The machine is very heavy duty, nice to look at, and works great. The carriage is very quiet and smooth,” said another.

The sleek, beautiful look of this Pilates reformer isn’t the only good thing about it: It also boasts an innovative design that upgrades your workout. The reformer has a dual spring system in which you can simply push a button to adjust the level of resistance. It also comes with a 24-inch touchscreen monitor you can use to stream workouts from Frame’s extensive library of classes (if you opt for the $39.99 per month membership) and even play music through the bluetooth feature. Plus, there’s a 12-month warranty and an option for white-glove delivery service—so you don’t have to worry about assembly.

If you’re looking for a compromise between price and quality, go with this Pilates reformer. It uses four heavy-duty, elastic bungee cords, along with a foldable frame and built-in wheels for moving with ease, high-density foam shoulder pads, and foot bar that’s removable and adjustable. Bonus: It includes instructional workout videos.

One Amazon reviewer said it offers “incredible value for the money,” writing: “As a manual therapist, I recommend reformers to patients regularly for chronic back issues, and this works great for us...It does everything we need.” Another customer shared, “This reformer is the best you can buy for such a low price. I am very happy with the quality and sturdiness of this product, and I am so excited to have my very own reformer to use whenever I want!”

Merrithew’s bundle includes everything you’ll need to get started with your new Pilates reformer, including a box, a roll-up pole, a platform extender, and straps. Reviewers say that although the box is heavy, assembly is very easy. Plus, this machine uses resistance springs instead of ropes, which many practitioners prefer.

“Best purchase of the year...I am thoroughly impressed with the quality of this machine,” wrote one satisfied Amazon customer. “The carriage is well-padded and slides very smoothly. The rails are aluminum and very sturdy. I expect many years of use of this product.”

If you’re looking to bring the studio experience home, Clark recommends Balanced Body’s Studio Reformer. It’s longer than other models, making it ideal for taller people, and its maple frame looks good. It comes equipped with five signature springs and offers up to 46 resistances for a customizable workout. As a bonus, you can also customize the footbar shape—as well as the color the upholestery on the brand’s website—to design your reformer.

“I wanted a studio level reformer for home use. This was easy to assemble. This reformer is almost silent (handles/pulleys make a little noise) and is simple to use,” shared one reviewer on Amazon. “I am so happy to have invested in a product that will likely serve me for a lifetime!”

Balanced Body is known for making some of the sturdiest, smoothest, most functional Pilates reformers on the market—and this one is no exception. It features a smooth, quiet carriage, five signature springs, and a sturdy, 36-inch adjustable footbar. Home users especially love the fact that the Allegro grows with your practice with room for upgrades like a tower and taller legs.

“I could not be happier. The reformer was easy to assemble by myself,” said one Amazon customer. “The reformer offers a quiet, smooth, glide during workouts and I’m extremely satisfied. I look forward to adding the tower in the near future.”

Attention, tall people: This is AeroPilates’ longest reformer with 69 inches of platform travel (four inches more than their standard reformer), which means people over six feet (and up to 300 pounds) can get in on the action. Springs offer a smooth range of motion while wheels allow you to easily move the machine around, making it easy to tuck away if you need to.

“Great model for tall people!” one Amazon reviewer wrote. “This model is worth the investment. The coil springs make for a better workout than models with cords. I’m 5’10” and there is lots of room to really use the rebounder.” Another customer shared, “It has a very smooth glide to it, and the springs make it much more quieter than a machine with the cords.”

If you’re looking for a Pilates reformer on a budget, you can’t go wrong with this bare-bones model, which includes all your basic necessities for less. It includes three cords, a padded cushion, and a removable, adjustable foot bar. WIth a foldable frame and built-in wheels, this reformer only has a weight of 56 pounds, making it super lightweight and easy to move around and store.

“It’s a great reformer for a fantastic price,” one reviewer wrote on Amazon. “It’s light enough that I can fold it up and put it away easily,and safe enough that my kids can use it, too.”