Journal
Journal
Practical notes on planning, equipping and running commercial fitness spaces — materials, equipment, interiors and care.
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Planning a Reformer Room: Layout, Spacing and Flow
Practical guidance on planning a Reformer room: spacing between machines, instructor sightlines, circulation and storage.
5 min read
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Reformer vs Tower vs Cadillac: Choosing Pilates Apparatus
How Reformer, Tower Reformer, Cadillac Reformer and Cadillac compare, and which suits group classes, private sessions or clinics.
4 min read
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Small Pilates Apparatus: Chair, Barrels and Spine Corrector
How small Pilates apparatus such as the Chair, Ladder Barrel and Spine Corrector add variety to a studio and fit around larger machines.
4 min read
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Storing Sitting Boxes and Jump Boards in a Pilates Studio
Practical storage ideas for sitting boxes, jump boards and platform extenders so a Pilates studio stays clear, safe and quick to reset.
4 min read
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Bespoke Pilates Reformer UK: What You Can Specify
What studios in the UK can specify on a bespoke Pilates Reformer: timber, upholstery colour, branding, accessories, lead times and delivery.
4 min read
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Private Label Pilates Reformers for Chains and Franchises
How private label Pilates Reformers work for chains and franchises: consistent specification, branding and supply across multiple sites.
4 min read
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Pilates Equipment for Physiotherapy and Rehab Clinics
Points to consider when choosing Pilates apparatus for a physiotherapy or rehab clinic, from Cadillac tables to adjustable springs.
5 min read
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The Spring Wall: Pilates Spring Work in a Small Footprint
How a Spring Wall brings Pilates spring work to small studios, clinics and hotel spaces where a full Cadillac will not fit.
4 min read
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Pilates Reformer Accessories: Boxes, Jump Boards and Extenders
A guide to Reformer accessories, including sitting boxes, jump boards and platform extenders, and how many to order per machine.
4 min read
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Ladder Barrel or Step Barrel: Choosing a Barrel for Your Studio
How the Ladder Barrel, Step Barrel and Big Wedge differ, and which barrel fits group rooms, private rooms and smaller rooms.
4 min read
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Adding Pilates to a Hotel or Club: Equipment That Fits
How hotels and members’ clubs can add Pilates to their wellness offer with the right equipment, floor area and storage.
4 min read
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Maintaining Pilates Reformers: Springs, Ropes and Upholstery
A practical maintenance routine for commercial Pilates Reformers, covering springs, ropes, carriage wheels, upholstery and cleaning.
4 min read