Cost Of Living Compromised Your Pilates Studio Membership? Invest In An In-Home Pilates Machine Instead

Best for: The no-frills fitness fanatic

This affordable option has everything you need to perform a full-body Pilates workout: a variety of resistance springs, adjustable ropes and double-loop hand grips. Plus, it can be folded into a compact size that’s easy to store away, sight unseen until your next workout.

Key features:

• 5 springs
• Durable steel frame and raised platform
• Foldable design
• Adjustable sliding ropes with double-loop hand grips
• Supports up to 125kg

Available at:

• $269 from Kogan
• $269 from Dick Smith

Best for: Variation in your workouts

If you love using accessories like a jump board or a long box in your reformer workouts, then this customisable Pilates machine set is the one to shop. You can purchase the machine only or add on accessories as you wish to create the perfect piece of exercise equipment for you.

Key features:

• Add on accessories as you like (PR1 Pilates Jump Board, PR1 Pilates Sitting Box and PR1 Pilates Reformer Stand)
• 5 adjustable springs
• 3 position adjustable foot bar
• Adjustable head rest
• Folds for easy storage

Available at:

• $1,699 from Rebel Sport (machine only)
• $2,148.97 from Rebel Sport (machine and accessories)

Best for: A long-term luxury investment

Want the kind of Pilates machine that’ll transport you to the studio without having to sign up for a class waiting list? Meet the AeroPilates Pro. This luxury piece of equipment boasts an oak wood trim, built-in patented Cardio Rebounder jump board, four resistance springs with spring covers, dual loop hand and foot straps, and an adjustable head rest.

Key features:

• 4 resistance springs with spring covers
• Dual loop hand and foot straps
• Adjustable head rest
• Patented Cardio Rebounder jump board
• Oak wood trim

Available at:

• $5,007.31 from Amazon Australia

Best for: A fear of heights

Not entirely comfortable working out on an elevated reformer? This compact and foldable frame rests comfortably on the ground so you can push yourself physically without living in fear of falling.

Key features:

• 5 resistance springs
• 3 adjustable positions for foot bar
• Adjustable head rest
• Easy to fold for convenient storage
• Accessories (Sold Separately): Sitting Box, Jump Board, Stand

Available at:

• $1,521.52 from Kogan
• $1,521.52 from Dick Smith
• $1,601.60 from Catch

Best for: Easy storage

This slim-framed model can be folded and stashed with ease, but it’s also made to last with an anti-oxidation steel frame that can hold up to 130kg, high-density and resilient foam, and easy-to-clean stretch-resistant fabric.

Key features:

• Stretch-resistant fabric is easy to clean
• Steel frame holds up to 130kg
• High-density and high-resilience foam
• Slim, foldable frame for compact storage

Available at:

• $499.99 from Kogan
• $499.99 from Catch
• $499.99 from Dick Smith

Best for: Travelling

If you don’t have enough space in your home to accommodate a foldable reformer bed or want to take your workout on the road, then this portable reformer alternative should be on your wish list. It utilises a set of Pilates accessories and an incline board to imitate the movements of a traditional Pilates machine.

Key features:

• Comes with an incline board, 5 resistance bands, hand grips, ankle straps, door anchor, carry bag
• Comes with a 45 minute step by step workout video
• Latex workout bands of 4.5kg, 9kg, 13kg, 18kg, and 20kg resistance levels
• Incline board made from high end, lightweight, durable and waterproof birch wood (load bearing capacity of 99kg).

Available at:

• $429.40 from Amazon Australia