This popular Pilates Reformer is on sale from Sat 28th Feb.
- Adjustable height settings and resistance levels
- Folds away for compact storage
- Assembled size: 215cm X 57cm X 73cm.
Choose from Yoga block, Yoga strap, Pilates ring or Pilates ball set
Define 'real' exercise.
Careful, you'll get Cheetos dust all over your keyboard
Love it. Fortunately your Cheetos dust collects on your guts before it makes it to your keyboard. ;-)
I have been doing strength based reformer for 2 years now. Can’t live without it, go once a week and has helped with running, strength training and these old joints
I've done Pilates/Yoga at the gym a few times; it's much harder than you'd think. I've not done reformer; but the stress on core/balance is huge and I think as we age, especially those in more sedentary jobs (IT, including WFH etc); things like Yoga/Pilates can really help you maintain flexibility and strength that you kinda don't really get as a 'white colour worker' which can help a lot with neck/shoulder/back strains from sitting a lot. As an aforementioned WFH, IT worker; my core/back are extremely weak.. Granted due to (many reasons) it's been a long time since I've done any of this.. But when I was; it did make everyday living just a little bit easier IMO.
It's not NEEDED, but for anyone who doesn't need brute-strength/big level gym stuff; a couple sessions a week of Yoga/Pilates + regular walking and movement; I think that's enough to sustain 90% of peoples strength and everyday usable muscles.
YMMV; of course. Knees; back; core, hips to me seem the most important things as I get older in my mostly sitting job lol. And are the first things I get pain/weakness in when I stop meaningful/purposeful exercise.
Hopefully a spelling error but I think you’ll find that it’s white “collar” worker.
Also, Pilates is great. I’ve found it helps for joints, mobility and core strength and has helped with injury prevention doing strength training.
Omg.. I didn't notice that. Now I can't unsee it and because you replied it won't let me edit it funnily. Hahahaha. Dammittt
Sorry yes white collar worker.
"white colour worker"
👨🏻🦲
Edit: oops, I am in fact, last, to observe this.
Clearly I would've been unless it was pointed out to me earlier hahahaha. Whoopsie
Yeah, it's pretty great and absolutely helps with overall wellbeing. I like to think of it as enhanced stretching. Helps with balance, flexibility and mobility. It's not meant to build muscle. Also a great way to get the heart rate up with non-impact exercises.
why does this look like a sex table?
It is
What do you think happens at a pilates class?
Anything can be if you put your mind to it.
Any table is a sex table if you try hard enough
Except those glass ones until they're not
Its just a particular flavour of callisthenics (body weight exercises). Any callisthenics can be incredibly effective so long as you focus on a particular set of goals (strength/flexibility/etc)
Thing is, its a body weight exercise, you shouldn't need ANY equipment to do most of them. Some equipment helps, but you can start in a flat empty room with a firm mat/carpet (so you dont hurt your hands/knees).
Equipment is only really needed if you have injuries you need to work around or you are getting into the advanced stuff.
Going to my first reformer session is probably one of the most humbling things I've ever done physically. I lift and run 6 days a week too.
Very much worth it for the extra mobility and strength you get from it.
Huuuuuuuge difference.
Struggled with lower back pain for many years. Was set on spinal fusion after many different physios, osteos, etc.
My most recent physio recommended pilates. Been doing it 3 times a week for the past 6 months and my core has gotten so much better.
Lower back pain is so managable and only gets sore when doing something I shouldnt.
Thank you for sharing. At the start of my lower back pain (herniated disc) journey and going with pilates. Hoping twice / three times weekly gets me to a much better place.
Just be aware guys you'll get setbacks - big thing is to keep going with the pilates (I'm unsuccessful discectomy and unsuccessful fusion in, and without an hour's worth of pilates a day I can't walk).
Your core will also get jacked - not as impressive as a swole set of arms, but infinitely more useable on a daily basis.
Absolutely have noticed a difference! I started 2 weeks ago. I spend most of my day behind a computer. On the occassion i hop up away from the computer i use to hobble because my muscles/joints were so tight. Since starting pilates, im not hobbling when i get up from the computer.
It also gives me something to look forward to.. and i actually find the exercises challenging for my arms, core, back and legs!
I do reformer pilates on top of my regular daily walks and 1-2x week run. I'm also doing this as some conditioning for the soccer season!
My Pontus Pilate impersonation skills has improved.
I’m more of a tai-bo kinda guy
Yeah, love that song from the 90s!
Reformer, you no say Daddy me Snow me I'll go blame,
A licky Boom Boom Down.
Detective mon said Daddy me Snow me stab someone down the lane,
A licky Boom Boom Down…..
Reformer Pilates is actually bloody good if the classes aren't too expensive. Did wonders for me recovering from a back op
Yeah, I wanted to get into it for ages. I got unlimited Reformer Classes as part of my gym membership now. Go 4 days a week.
Get it from Temu at half price during SB cashback. Recently bought some exercise equipment and quite happy.
Got a link for what you got?
I got this
https://www.temu.com/au/--chin-up-bar-station-weight-bench-p…
And this
https://www.temu.com/au/weight-bench-8-in-1-press--g-6010996…
This looks similar to this deal.
https://www.temu.com/au/-foldable-pilates-reformer-machine-f…
Happy with quality.
These reformers use cords/elastic bands instead of springs that you'd normally get with regular reformers.
Yeah the mrs reckons springs are a must
Itd have to be the Kogan reformer then, around $300 but with springs.
Got a link?
@MediumRareChicken: https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/fortis-foldable-pilates-reforme…
Sus price without kogan first.
What's your experience with that?
I'm looking to get into this as I have an injury from my sports.
That.. or just up my revo to include Pilates.
@PuppieWayne: It depends on your kind of self motivation. It’s not as good as a professional one but it’s good enough for someone who’s not over 100kg or super tall according to some other reviewers. But I’m neither those so it’s good for me. Only thing I’d say is that the shoulder pads feel quite far apart. Springs can feel a bit undamped if you slam the carriage shut. Everything else is decent for a $300 reformer.
@PuppieWayne: Folding design is horrible, you ride over the join and its like a bump every time you go up and down.
@ajkaos: Thank you
I've just decided to up my revo membership and use their Pilates reformer.
I go there 4-5 times a week anyway.
Just irk me when you have teenagers "hey mate.. can you let us in?"
@PuppieWayne: I think they must have a different design as the Kogan one has wheels that start just after the bump on one side and end before the bump on the other side, so the wheels never reach the joint.
So is the Kogan better or this one haha
I can’t say I’ve used one with resistance bands so hard to say. But the Kogan one is larger something like 230cm total length.
Has anyone tried this particular model? Will it be big enough if you're 6'2 and have long limbs? Do the cables provide enough resistance for people who have been gymming for a long time? (asking for a friend)
I read a review that said this product is probably too short for anyone over 5'9".
Probably not ideal.
From Google:
At 6ft 2in, you are at the maximum recommended height, but the Aldi reformer should be functional for you. However, some users have noted that for taller individuals, the range of motion might feel slightly restricted compared to a commercial studio machine.
Maybe hit up Gumtree or FB and look for one of the 'Aeropilates' reformers for around $500. Good enough quality to not feel like it's about to break but cheap enough that you're not wasting your money if only using it occasionally.
It's more about core engagement, stabilising and control than 'smashing them quads', so don't worry about potentially maxxing out the springs/cords. You're more likely to lose balance, fall over and be humbled, but still get some results in the process anyway.
I’m a 6’2 guy and FWIW Pilates has definitely helped me to be and look fitter
kMart one still available at many stores, now $269, down from $289. Looks like slightly shorter than this one (197cm vs 215cm) with both using resistance bands/tubes instead of springs that professional ones use.
https://www.kmart.com.au/product/pilates-reformer-43528271/
No idea of quality.
comparing to what I use at local gym (merrithew) these look wonky.
I lift, but pilates is very good for posture, abs, also for making sure body is aligned and balanced
pilates in my experience is great for coming back to exercise after injury or illness. on its own pilates is just not enough. not what you can do on this cheap looking machine anyway.
To be fair, the Merrithew reformers look to start around $3000.
I bought this last year from Aldi and after a few months I returned it. Its incredibly wonky, doesn't feel secure at all, there was a metal screw that kept coming out at the bottom of the frame and wouldnt go back in. The actual bed is also much smaller than what you get at a studio. As someone mentioned, it is not spring based so kinda hard to judge the resistance level you want. My husband is 6'3 with long limbs and absolutely did not fit on it and where the rails/foot bar are located aren't really adjustable so you dont get the full range of movement. I'm 5'5 and my shoulders took up the entire width of the bed already and I also couldn't get full range of motion.
Unfortunately you need to invest in a proper reformer, or go to an actual studio. Do not recommend.
BeefBiryani on 17/02/2026 - 15:51
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Has anybody ever noticed any difference from doing Pilates?
Are you serious? Pilates (especially Reformer Pilates) is a well respected form of resistance strength training that goes back someways.Google is your friend.
Are you serious?
also my reaction.
and way better than not doing any movement at all. which I assume is what they are doing. 😂
Rubber wheels on the sliders lasted a year and half of regular usage due to 2 tiny bits of slag on the runners. And they are not a standard so you can't find replacements. I did find something close that works https://amzn.asia/d/0eFXxp9G
There is no need to buy this. Just wait 6 months, visit a poor neighbourhood and these will be on the side of the road…. unused….
I think you're right.
70% of people don't use their gym memberships, I'd say the amount who don't use exercise equipment regularly at home would be even higher.
Worst yet, these disposable items in Aldi are almost always bought by poor people. Literally none of my rich friends would go to Aldi 'cause they want branded produce.
Operative words being "rich friends" as Aldi proves again and again that it's the most economical shopping for most people.Plus their wine is good and cheap…
BeefBiryani on 17/02/2026 - 15:51 Comment score below threshold.
