Description
Pilates is one of the exercise styles people with back pain hear about most, often from a physical therapist. The catch is that reformer classes are not cheap, and walking into a studio when you hurt can feel intimidating. The Stamina AeroPilates Reformer 287 lets you learn the basics at home, at your own pace.
How a reformer works
You lie, sit or kneel on a padded carriage that slides along a steel frame. Elastic cords provide the resistance as you push away with your feet or pull with your hands, then control the return. Because you are often lying down and supported, many people find it gentler on sore joints than standing workouts.
On this model
- Three resistance cords, with clips for changing rope length quickly.
- A headrest that adjusts to three positions.
- High-density foam shoulder pads, foam hand and foot straps and a padded foot bar.
- A vinyl-covered carriage and a padded gray platform, 17.5 inches wide.
- Six non-skid supports underneath, plus wheels and a folding frame for storage.
- A full-color wall chart, and online access to a Full Body AeroPilates video.
Room and weight limits
Set up, it measures 85.25 × 17.5 × 9 inches, so plan for that floor space plus room to move around it. It weighs 56 lb and holds users up to 300 lb. Some assembly is needed. Stamina lists a 90-day parts warranty and 3-year frame warranty (model 55-4287A).
Starting out with pain
Begin with the lightest cord and simple movements from the wall chart. If you are pregnant or have a recent injury, check with a clinician before you start. A session or two with a Pilates-trained physical therapist can help you learn which moves suit your body. Stop if you feel sharp pain, or pain that spreads down a leg.
The free Pain Check-Up can help you decide where to start, and the back and neck pain groups have plenty of people who use Pilates in their routine.
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