The 8 Best At-Home Pilates Reformers of 2024, According to a Pilates Veteran

The Balanced Body Studio Reformer is very close to what you’ll likely find in a classic Pilates reformer class. The brand uses a proprietary precision carriage system, which is a fancy way of saying it’s a really smooth and quiet ride. The machine is equipped with their signature Balanced Springs, which are made out of nickel-plated carbon steel. And it’s highly customizable: Aside from the aesthetic (there are a bunch of upholstery colors you can choose from), the footbar, wheels, and springbars are all adjustable, with three different frame heights available. 

Dimensions: 93” L x 26.5” W x 14” H | Springs: 5

This is a great option if you are a beginner and/or aren’t looking to drop four figures on a piece of exercise equipment. The at-home Pilates reformer comes with three elastic bungee cords, an adjustable headrest, foam grips, and three guided reformer DVD workouts (if you still have something that’ll play those). It’s also foldable, making it a fitting choice for anyone living in a smaller space.

Dimensions: 82.25” L x 17.5” W x 9” H | Springs: 3

This is the most modernized version of the reformer on this list. That’s largely because it comes equipped with a 24-inch swivel touchscreen to stream guided workouts and play your music. It also lets you simply push a button to adjust your springs, rather than manually adding and removing them. Plus, it’s gorgeous. 

“I had the chance to try the Frame Pilates Reformer under their team’s expert guidance, and I was wowed by the quality of the machine and the classes,” says Kristen Geil, Shape senior commerce editor. “I was able to change out the resistance quickly, thanks to the clever buttons that let you adjust quickly. I was never struggling to keep up with the instructor like I often am in real-life classes!”

Dimensions: 94” L x 25.5” W x 36” H | Springs: 6

If you prefer Lagree’s burns-so-good classes to Pilates (the Lagree Fitness Method focuses on high-intensity bodybuilding techniques and low-impact movements, and Pilates for rehabilitation), you can avail yourself of the company’s Micro Reformer. This is a smaller, lighter alternative to the Megaformer used in Lagree studios that incorporates springs. Sign up for a Lagree At Home subscription and you’ll have everything you need to get in on the Rihanna-approved workout method at home.

Dimensions: 71.1” L x 18.5” W x 5.5” H | Springs: 4

A Pilates tower is a frame that allows for additional configurations, which you can use to do almost all of the exercises you can do on a full Cadillac (a larger table with a metal frame that can be outfitted with attachments such as straps, handles, and bars). If that sounds good, you can buy a tower as an attachment, or go with a reformer that has one included, such as the Balanced Body Allegro Tower of Power.

Dimensions: 15″ H x 94″ L x 25.5” W | Springs: 13

If you’re looking for a budget option that is also compact, and you don’t mind sacrificing the quality of materials a bit, this at-home Pilates reformer checks those boxes. It’s pretty highly reviewed, and if you don’t mind furry hand and foot straps (a choice!), this has all the basics for a decent reformer workout.

Dimensions: 86” L x 21” W x 26” H | Springs: 4

You can choose a just-the-basics option and buy the accessories (such as a jump board or additional springs) to customize your resistance à la carte. Or, you can go with a bundle such as this Pilates reformer with springs, which comes with a box, pole, and two workout DVDs. With a 96.5-inch length, it’s longer than many available options, which you might appreciate if you’re tall.

Dimensions: 10” H x 26” W x 96.5” L | Springs: 5

Plenty of studios are equipped with Gratz reformers, which the brand claims to be the original manufacturer of Pilates apparatuses. And you can have one for yourself. Each model is made from a solid Rock Maple wood that is sustainably grown and harvested, which is probably why it’s so sturdy & beautiful. It even comes with a few accessories, like an upholstered long/short box and a weighted pole.

Dimensions: 80”, 86” & 89” L options available x 26” W x 13.74” H | Springs: 4

If you’ve ever wanted to relive the best day in elementary school gym class — aka the day when you got to careen around on these scooters — this Pilates reformer alternative is for you. True, the kit isn’t an actual reformer, but similar to how TikTokkers are using foam rollers for Pilates, it gets you pretty close. This portable Pilates kit comes with a wheeled Pilates board (ahem… scooter), resistance bands, pads, and hand and ankle straps. Thread the resistance bands through the open slots on the board to mimic a Pilates reformer, and voila! You’re off to the races. 

We love the innovation of this home Pilates equipment, but be warned: You’ll need to spend some time up front learning how to set up and use the board properly. You may also need to supplement with your own resistance bands since the kit only comes with a few.

Dimensions: 21” L x 24” W x 4.5” H | Springs: 3

If your biggest priority is an at-home Pilates reformer you can move around on a whim, this ARKANTOS Foldable Pilates Reformer may be your winner. The aluminum frame is on wheels, so it’s easy to move around the house. Once you’re done practicing your Pilates, you can fold it up and wheel it away to store as you wish. And at just 70 pounds, it’s incredibly easy to wheel.

However, we’d hesitate to recommend this for taller readers; the reformer is only 77.5” long (although you get up to 81.5” with the included footbar extended) and is best suited for those under 5’9”. Also, this at-home reformer uses resistance band tubes, which may break down faster than a reformer with springs (like the Lagree Microformer).

Dimensions: 77.5” L x 19.7” W x 28” H | Springs: 5