Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP555 Reformer

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Product Features

• Includes Level 1 Pilates Workout DVD & 20-minute Cardio Workout DVD
• Includes full-color workout wall chart
• Reformer is elevated about 10 inches to allow for more advanced exercises
• Four heavy-duty, elastic cords provide 4 levels of workout resistance
• Performs over 50 exercises to tone and shape the entire body

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
This Pilates reformer also has a trampoline-style "rebounder" to add cardiovascular workouts to Pilates exercises that emphasize strength and flexibility. A 20-minute cardio workout DVD comes with the reformer, as does a Level 1 Pilates workout DVD by trainer Marjolein Brugman that includes instruction on proper rebounder form, including how to position feet to target inner and outer legs. The reformer has a traditional wood frame and is elevated about 10 inches to permit more advanced exercises among the 50 that the reformer permits. Four heavy-duty elastic cords provide resistance for Pilates exercises, and the cords offer varying amounts of resistance so users can build strength by increasing resistance over time.

Quiet, smooth-action rollers and gliders provide a safe, effective workout. An adjustable headrest and oversized high-density foam shoulder pads furnish support and comfort. Ropes, straps, and hand grips can be adjusted to fit any user. A full-color wall workout chart is included. Assembled (instructions included), the reformer measures 88-3/4 inches long x 23-1/2 inches wide x 37 inches high and weighs 133 pounds.

Product Description
Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP55 gives you a pro-quality Pilates workout in the comfort of your own home! Ready to take your Pilates workout to the next level of fitnes? The AeroPilates Pro XP 555 takes the traditional wood frame of a Pilates reformer and adds the Free-Form Cardio Rebounder for a low-impact cardio workout. The rebounder is like jumping on a trampoline, for a cardio workout that's gentle to your joints and connective tissue yet you will effectively reach and maintain your aerobic workout heart rate. Included is Pilates expert Marjolein Brugman's Pilates workout for beginners. Use this video alone or along with the included wall chart to customize your own workout. Four heavy-duty, elastic cords provide 4 levels of workout resistance; Reformer is elevated about 10 inches to allow for more advanced exercises; Quiet, ultra-smooth rollers and gliders for a safe, effective workout; Adjustable headrest and oversized high density foam shoulder pads offer additional support and comfort; Heavy-steel frame and oak-finished wood construction; Adjustable ropes, straps, and hand grips to fit any user; Includes Level 1 Pilates Workout video plus full-color workout wall chart; Approx: 55 1/2 x 22 x 11 1/2", 133 lbs. Do Pilates like a pro! Order Today! Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP55

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 88.8 x 23.5 x 37 inches ; 133 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 133 pounds
• 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: B000JC4P00
• Item model number: 55-5555
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #81,103 in Sports & Outdoors (See Bestsellers in Sports & Outdoors)

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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Product For Price, December 18, 2006

By	Katerina (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

A very solid and well built substitute for the more expensive reformers. Although there are a few differences in the convenience of certain features - or rather, the lack of them :) - for me they're quite compensated for by the large difference in price between these and the ones by Peak Pilates, Balanced Body and other companies producing traditionally designed and built reformers (a difference of hundreds or thousands of dollars, depending on the other model). My few minor issues:

1. The metal T-bar does lower out of the way, althought there are only the 2 adjustments - up and down. It also doesn't lower or rise easily - I had to thump mine into place.

2. The headrest also adjusts, although again to only 2 positions - up (a couple of inches) and down.

3. Winding the ropes around the hooks on the sides to adjust their length for various exercises is a bit time-consuming. The more expensive reformers have much more easily and quickly adjusted nautical-type cleats.

4. The padding is adequate, but not as comfortable as, yet again, the more expensive models (especially, for me, the shoulder rests).

5. The footbar does adjust angle (either straight up or angled back/forward) but doesn't lower completely out of the way. Instead, you remove it when needed. (Like when you want to use the included jumping "board" - actually a nice little trampoline accessory.)

Also, this isn't an issue for me, but it might be for someone else - this reformer uses 4 heavy duty bungee cords for resistance, rather than springs.

The bottom line is that with this reformer (and the box accessory I bought separately), I can do almost* every exercise in Ellie Herman's Pilates Reformer book without feeling like my reformer is wobbly, unstable or a distraction in and of itself. And I saved a lot of money ;)

*(For those of you wondering, there are only 3 exercises in that book I can't do with this reformer. The "Rocking Swan" and the "Grasshopper", because the footbar angle doesn't lower down far enough, and the "Round Back" reverse knee stretch, and its variations, because in that exercise your hands hold the frame of the reformer - and of course the Aeropilates doesn't have side frame boards to hold.)

Hope this helps!

5.0 out of 5 stars Big Bang For Your Buck!, June 4, 2007

By	Susan "Pilates nut" (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

I just purchased this unit after several years of professional Pilates sessions, so I was concerned that it wouldn't be up to par with with professional reformers. However, it came very quickly (7 days), and tho I had to put it together (1.5 hrs, but I'm no whiz with these things), I love it already. I also purchased the Stamina Level 2 and 3 videos, and several others which I've used on this machine with great satisfaction. It's not a cadillac of course, but it's pretty darn good for the money, for a home system. It's very sturdy, stable, strong. I'll add a Tower eventually, and it will be great for home use. I'm very happy with this unit.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Aero Pilates Pro XP555 Reformer, March 9, 2007

By	J. W. Rubin (Colorado) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have been doing mat pilates at home for 2.5 years and really wanted a reformer to make my workouts more fun (or at least interesting). I first purchased a reformer from Costco for about $[...]. Horrible quality and no one would answer the phone for the 10 days that I called them. Took it back.
I purchased this from Amazon after some research into both quality and price. The free shipping made it an easy decision (although it did take over two weeks).
This is a very sturdy piece of equipment. It does not fold or collapse so you do need a lot of space for it.
I am happy with the quality of the unit. One of the DVDs that came with it was poor quality. I called the 800 number and they replaced it quickly with no questions.
I would definitely recommend this for someone who is starting out in pilates. I don't know about experienced reformer users, since I am not one.
I can tell you that after 2.5 years of mat pilates 3x per week, I am finding the level 1 workout challenging (which is a good thing, I think).