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Fitzroy Pilates manufacture a range of high quality, custom made Pilates equipment. Pilates reformers, back benders and trapeze tables are made to order in a selection of dimensions and wood types to suit your functional, aesthetic, and budgetary requirements. Our prices are highly competitive, and our experienced builders ensure a beautifully finished product.

In purchasing your reformer, it is important to consider how it will be put to use. Many new manufacturers of Pilates Reformers have little actual Pilates experience, and as a consequence produce products that do not permit the full repertoire of Pilates exercises to be practiced. For example, Reformers that are too short will suffice for beginner and clinical applications, but are unsuited to the type of advanced work illustrated on our Innovations page. It is always disappointing to be restricted by your equipment when aiming for your personal goals in strength, posture and flexibility. Our range of Reformers caters to all levels of proficiency and is designed for broad application.

A variety of plans for rental of Reformers are available to suit both the Professional Practitioner and Home Enthusiast. We also offer a comprehensive multimedia D.I.Y. Plan Package on CD for those that wish to construct their own Reformer. In addition, instructional DVDs from our "Innovations in Pilates" series can also be purchased to help you get the most from the devices.

REFORMERS

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Our pictures show some of the styles, or if you're in Melbourne, come in and see them in use at our studio.

Do It Yourself (D.I.Y.) Pilates Reformers

Natassja (from California)
My FANTABULOUS disc arrived yesterday afternoon - exceptionally impressive and totally professional. My husband’s impressed with the detail of the plans so he’s not too worried about his ability to [build] it. Thanks again for allowing this resource to be available!

Many Pilates enthusiasts find the cost of a professionally made reformer simply impossible to meet, and are unable to develop a truly effective home based programme. Believing strongly in the effectiveness of the Pilates Reformer for strength and flexibility training, we want these benefits to be accessible to everyone. Hence the DIY Pilates Reformer Plan Package. For $99, you can purchase the full working drawings of the Pilates reformer. The architectural drawings contain everything you need, including stockists, for you to build your own reformer from scratch. In addition, the drawings supply you with details of how to convert your reformer into a mat/bench/massage table, or a fashionable day bed. Alternatively, take your plans to any builder and have them run one up for you. Its all here, and total material costs end up at around $600-$800. Compared to an average $4000 for a well made timber reformer, we reckon its a pretty good idea!

The DIY Reformer Plan Package is our attempt to popularise the Pilates method, and to make it available for those in remote places, for those who like to work in the privacy of their home, and for those who may not be able to afford attendance at often costly Pilates studios. To date, our DIY Reformer CDROM has been sent to places as diverse as Colombia, Mexico, Poland, Hungary, Outback Australia, France, Great Britain, the USA, Canada, Brazil, and New Zealand. Joseph would be very pleased, we imagine. Please enjoy!

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For further information or to order please contact alett@bigpond.net.au
or call our studio on 03 8415 0342

Professional Practitioner Rentals

Fitzroy Pilates Studio has a limited number of Professional Practitioner Reformers for rental. Now you can cut the cost of hiring or buying professional fitness equipment for your practice by employing one apparatus capable of performing hundreds of exercises. Compare the cost of our Pilates / Stretch Therapy Reformer to other fitness equipement. We have rental arrangements for one, three and six months.

Practitioner reformer Practitioner reformer stretch Practitioner reformer bench

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VIEW PRACTITIONER RENTAL BROCHURE IN PDF

For further information or to order please contact alett@bigpond.net.au
or call our studio on 03 8415 0342

Home Enthusiast Rentals

Fitzroy Pilates Studio is offering has a limited number of Home Reformers for rental. Now you can practice Pilates mind/body conditioning in the comfort of your own home. For less than the cost of a single Pilates class, you will be able to stretch, strengthen and feel better daily. We have rental arrangements for one, three and six months.

Home enthusiast reformer

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VIEW HOME ENTHUSIAST RENTAL BROCHURE IN PDF

For further information or to order please contact alett@bigpond.net.au
or call our studio on 03 8415 0342

Pre-loved Reformers

Occasionally, we have ex-rental or studio reformers available for sale. All items come with a six month warranty, and have been kept in excellent working order.Please enquire.

For further information or to order please contact alett@bigpond.net.au
or call our studio on 03 8415 0342

SUPPLEMENTARY EQUIPMENT

In addition to Reformers, we offer a range of other Pilates and Stretch Therapy equipment for purchase or rental. Please contact us for current prices and availability.

Pilates box Backbender (foldable) Height adjustable bench

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VIEW SUPPLEMENTARY EQUIPMENT RENTAL & PURCHASE BROCHURE IN PDF

VIEW BACKBENDER RENTAL & PURCHASE BROCHURE IN PDF

For further information or to order please contact alett@bigpond.net.au
or call our studio on 03 8415 0342

"INNOVATIONS IN PILATES" DVD SALES

The first exciting DVD in the "Innovations in Pilates" series, titled Mat Work volumes I and II (single DVD) combines the best of traditional Pilates with the latest innovations in how to improve your flexibility and strength, safely and efficiently. Instructors Anthony Lett, Mindy Thiesen and Kym Croft take you through the work with commentary by Kit Laughlin (noted author and practitioner). Following this DVD will give you new insight to the Pilates system. You will learn new exercises and new ways of approaching the traditional exercises.

Mat Work - Vol I
Beginners to intermediate:
Spinal stretching and strengthening movements, stretches for the hip flexors

Mat Work - Vol II
Intermediate to advanced:
Intermediate to advanced spinal stretching and strengthening movements

The second exciting DVD in the "Innovations in Pilates" series, titled Reformer volumes I and II (single DVD) combines the best of traditional Pilates with the latest innovations in how to improve your flexibility and strength, safely and efficiently. Instructors Anthony Lett and Mindy Thiesen take you through the work with commentary by Kit Laughlin (noted author and practitioner). Following this DVD will give you new insight to the Pilates system. You will learn new exercises, new ways of approaching the traditional exercises and new ways of using the Reformer.

Reformer - Vol I
Intermediate stretching & strengthening:
Dynamic movements for the spine, stretches for the adductors, piriformis, hamstrings, and hip flexors

Reformer - Vol II
Advanced stretching & strengthening:
Advanced strengthening exercises, dynamic movements for the spine, stretches for the hamstrings, calves, adductors and hip flexors

View Reformer DVD excerpts

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1. Kneeling obliques; one or two.
2. Lying lower abdominals; one or two.
3. Hip flexors.

For further information or to order please contact alett@bigpond.net.au
or call our studio on 03 8415 0342