Recommended Equipment
A research starting point for teachers and studio owners — the reformers, springs, and props commonly used with the exercises in this library.
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Reformers
Balanced Body
The most widely used Reformer manufacturer in commercial studios; makes the Studio Reformer and the home Allegro line.
Browse Balanced Body →Gratz Industries
Long-standing American manufacturer of classical-style apparatus, popular with teachers of classical repertoire.
Browse Gratz →Align Pilates
Direct-to-consumer brand offering reformers and accessories, often at a more accessible price point.
Browse Align Pilates →Springs & Parts
Springs and straps are wear items — budget to replace them. New springs change every setup in the library.
Reformer Springs
Replace springs yearly or when resistance feels inconsistent. Most manufacturers sell spring kits for their own reformers.
Search Amazon for reformer springs →Straps & Footbar Padding
Replace worn straps before they fray, and check footbar padding for compression if footwork feels off.
Browse Balanced Body parts →Generic Parts
Generic spring sets and replacement parts for older or imported reformers.
Search Amazon for reformer parts →Teaching Props
These are the props referenced throughout the exercise library — each exercise page lists the props it needs under its setup.
Sitting Box
The short box for the Short Box Series and upper-body work. Choose a height that lets clients sit tall without rounding.
Search Amazon for pilates short box →Small Ball
Used for hip-width feedback and core activation in footwork and supine work.
Search Amazon for pilates small ball →Pole / Magic Circle
Resistance props for adductor and upper-body work — the classic Magic Circle is a versatile teaching prop.
Search Amazon for pilates magic circle →Sponge Ball
Gentle grip work and hand-position feedback for arm work and plank positions.
Search Amazon for pilates sponge ball →Hand Weights
Light dumbbells (0.5–2 kg) for arm work and coordination progressions.
Search Amazon for light hand weights →Mats & Sticky Mats
For mat-based warm-ups, kneeling work, and client comfort between exercises.
Search Amazon for sticky mats →Books & Education
Rael Isacowitz — Pilates
A standard reference text for Pilates repertoire and terminology — a useful companion to this library.
Search Amazon for the book →Pilates Anatomy
A visual muscle-engagement reference that pairs well with the Target Muscles section on each exercise page.
Search Amazon for the book →