Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP 557 Home Pilates Reformer with Free-Form Cardio Rebounder

by Stamina

Product Features

• Comes with free-form cardio rebounder
• Rails are 8-inches longer than standard reformers
• With adjustable headrest, footrest, ropes, straps, and handgrips
• High-density foam shoulder pads
• Provides gentle and safe cardio workouts as effective as a treadmill

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP557 is for the person who takes their home Pilates reformer workout seriously and who wants to take the traditional Pilates workout to the next level with the addition of cardio. The Pro XP557 was made eight inches longer than standard reformers to accommodate all heights, throughout all Pilates exercises. Four springs, each with different resistance levels, allow you to refine your workout variations even further. Achieve the long, lean Pilates body as you improve your cardiovascular fitness with the Free-Form Rebounder. You'll lose weight and tone the hips, thighs, and abdominals! Using the AeroPilates Pro is the safest, most effective way to perform Pilates exercises without a licensed instructor, and with the included videos, anyone can learn to use the machine.

Durable frame and oak-finished wood construction give the AeroPilates Pro the quality and look of upscale commercial reformers, but it is more affordable and sized to fit your home. Adjustable ropes, straps, and handgrips are designed to fit any user. Footrest adjusts to three positions, and the rails are eight inches longer than standard reformers, to accommodate taller users. Commercial grade wheels provide the smoothest carriage glide available.

The Cardio Rebounder fits in holes at the base of the machine and functions like a trampoline. The Rebounder allows you to "jump" while lying down on the reformer, so that users of any fitness level can use the Rebounder safely and effectively. The cardio workout is gentle to your joints and connective tissue, and yet allows you to reach and maintain your target heart rate as effectively as with a treadmill. You can turn your feet in or out to hit different muscle groups and reach hard to access thigh, hip, and waist muscles. The Rebounder can be taken on and off the reformer easily.

The reformer is elevated about 15 inches off of the floor to allow for more advanced exercises with a greater range of motion, and to make it easier to get on and off. Adjustable headrest and oversized high-density foam shoulder pads offer additional support and comfort. To use the machine, you lay down on the comfortable cushion that moves back and forth on quiet and ultra-smooth rollers and gliders. The resistance is changed with four heavy-duty springs, allowing you to build up resistance as you develop strength, and adjust resistance for different exercises and muscle groups.

Developed by Joseph Hubertus Pilates approximately 80 years ago, the Pilates exercise system develops flexibility, posture, and strength. With the purpose of building core strength, Pilates workouts challenge balance, core strength, stability, and flexibility. The AeroPilates Pro makes challenging Pilates exercises easier to perform properly, effectively, safely and provides optimum challenge and usability for seasoned Pilates trainers and novices alike.

Specifications:

• Assembled size: 98 x 23.5 x 15 inches (LxWxH)
• Free-Form Rebounder measures: 14-inches wide x 19-inches tall
• Aluminum rails and oak-finished wood construction
• Rails are eight inches longer than standard reformer, to accommodate taller users
• Reformer is elevated about 15 inches to allow for more advanced exercises and better range of motion
• Four commercial steel springs provide four levels of workout resistance
• Quiet, ultra-smooth rollers and gliders for a safe, effective workout
• Performs over 100 exercises to tone and shape the entire body
• Adjustable headrest and oversized high-density foam shoulder pads offer additional support and comfort
• Aluminum rails and oak-finished wood construction
• Adjustable ropes, straps, and hand grips to fit any user
• Commercial grade wheels for smoothest carriage glide
• Footbar adjusts to three positions

What's in the Box?
Stamina Aero Pilates Pro XP 557 Reformer, Free-Form Cardio Rebounder, AeroPilates Level 1 Workout DVD, AeroPilates 20 minute Cardio Workout DVD, and AeroPilates full-color workout wall chart

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - 5 years; parts - 90 days

Product Description

Stamina Extra - long AeroPilates 557 Pro XP with Cardio Rebounder. A studio - quality pilates workout, in the comfort of your own home! You get that long, lean body that only pilates can give you, plus an effective cardio workout all in one machine! The secret is the patented Cardio Rebounder... it's like jumping on a trampoline, so it's easy on your joints, and even easier to hit your target heart rate. And since you're "jumping" while laying down, you'll lose weight and tone hips, thighs, abs all those trouble areas without putting pressure on your back, neck, or knees! The 557 was built longer than the rest... at 98" long, it accommodates all heights throughout all pilates exercises! It truly is the next level of Pilates, here at the Guide for a great price! Details: Includes the heavy duty steel stand (stands about 15" off the ground, to allow for advanced exercises) and cushion, plus free-form Cardio Rebounder; Performs over 100 exercises to tone and shape your entire body! Includes 2 how-to DVDs and a wall chart to help you along; Adjustable roper, straps, foot bar, and hand grips to fit any user; 4 heavy duty elastic cords provide 4 levels of workout resistance; Commercial-grade wheels on long rails, delivering a smooth ride for even the tallest user; Headrest is 3-position adjustable, with oversized foam shoulder pads for extra comfort; Heavy duty steel frame and oak-finished wood construction for good looks and reliable operation year-after-year; Assembled size: 98 x 24 x 15" h., weighs 133 lbs. 300 lb. weight limit. Some assembly required.; Order yours today! Please Note: This item is shipped directly from the factory. Ships in 1 box: 55.25" x 23.25" x 16.5", 165 lbs. High-value orders require a physical street address, otherwise insurance costs will be added to the shipping total. Stamina AeroPilates 557 Pro XP

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 98 x 23.5 x 15 inches ; 165 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 165 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B0012TJI8S
• Item model number: 55-5557
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #144,031 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #11 in Sports & Outdoors > Exercise & Fitness > Pilates > Reformers

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not thrilled, December 31, 2009

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W. Rector "Music lover" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP 557 Home Pilates Reformer with Free-Form Cardio Rebounder (Sports)

This looks like a nice piece of equipment and is a step up from the base model which we had before. However, the quality of this unit could clearly be better. The first issue is that the rails come in two pieces that have to be bolted together. It is virtually impossible to get them to line up completely so that there isn't a small step from one rail to the other. This means that you can feel a small thump every time you slide over it. This drives me crazy. The second issue is the footbar. It is removable, but the fit with the brackets attached to the unit is horrible. It has two spring loaded balls that are suppose to snap into the holes on the brackets attached to the unit, but the fit is so poor that they never align. This unit comes with springs and the connection that is welded to each end of the spring looks like it was welded by a high school shop class...very messy! Other than those issues the quality is acceptable. I wish we had purchased a more expensive reformer because it appears you get what you pay for.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So glad I bought it!, December 6, 2009

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LAH - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP 557 Home Pilates Reformer with Free-Form Cardio Rebounder (Sports)

This is really a nice machine and it gives you a great workout. I can see the difference already.
The people that Amazon use to handle delivery were great, on time and very helpful. Now the fun begins!

Instructions for assembly are very good and tools provided were all you need, short of a screwdriver for the wheel replacement (will explain). They suggest you have someone to help you with assembly, make sure you do this, the machine is heavy. The key to putting this machine together properly is the alignment of the rails at midpoint and that really requires two people.

My machine also arrived with a set of "high grade" white wheels which you could replace the standard grade (black wheels) with. Since the standard wheels were already on the machine. I elected to go with them and replace them in the future, big mistake! After all the work to put the machine together properly the wheels only lasted 2 weeks before they started to fall apart, making the machine bumpy and noisy. I was not abusing the machine in any way but using the rebounder really took its toll on the wheels. So I would highly recommend you change out the wheels right away and save yourself a second assembly (you have to take the entire machine apart to put the wheels on). The high grade wheels are superior and show no sign of degradation. We also found on the second installation that alignment of the rail system went much better if you tighten the screws like you would the lug nuts on your car tires, each person on one rail and working slowly on each side (you tighten one screw 3 turns, your partner does the same) that seam needs to be perfectly smooth or the wheels will start to break down quickly.

The instructional DVD's are very good and the results are even better, this really does get you in shape. Hope this info helps and you enjoy the experience as much as I have.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars love the trampoline rebounder, February 21, 2008

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S. Simpson (Missouri, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP 557 Home Pilates Reformer with Free-Form Cardio Rebounder (Sports)

This machine is great for all the pilates work, just like what I have used at the pilates studio and I love the trampoline rebounder. It's like running in the sand and getting an ab workout at the same time. Very easy on my knees. I love it. My belly's flattening out and I am getting the same amount of cardio that I was getting on the treadmill, but without the pounding and jarring.