pilates
top tips for the smaller studio
Daniel Wilson talks to Ken Endelman
Ken Endelman
K
en Endelman is the founder 1
reformer
“Everyone’s familiar with the reformer, as it’s the most popular piece of pilates
and CEO of Balanced Body, equipment. But reformers are fairly big,” says Endelman. “However, most
one of the world’s largest providers equipment companies today have reformers that can stand on end or be stacked
of pilates equipment and training for easier storage. Some also have wheels to help facilitate portability.”
programmes. He has designed
hundreds of modern alterations to 2
reformer with tower
This piece of kit combines the reformer and the canopied trapeze table, or
Joseph Pilates’ original equipment, ‘cadillac’, but with the ‘cadillac’ portion limited to a single tower on one end.
many of which have since become “You’re basically getting two pieces of equipment in one. And, on some reformers,
industry standards. the tower component can be folded onto the reformer frame, making it much
“Space used to be a big issue,” easier to store,” says Endelman.
he says. “A lot of older pilates
kit was big and bulky and hard to 3
pilates chair
Chairs provide a challenging strength pilates workout within a small physical
move around. But now there are footprint. They resemble a stool with single or split steps at the bottom. “Some
innovations that really allow clubs manufacturers have now redesigned the pilates chair to include attachments for
to implement a healthy programme resistance bands. Users can do many of the exercises formerly possible only on a
in limited space. The key is reformer, but in a fraction of the space,” says Endelman. “They’re also lightweight
portability, storage and smaller- and easy to stack and store. It’s a great piece of equipment for clubs that may not
sized yet effective equipment. have the room, or budget, for multiple reformers.”
“Really it comes down to being
smart with the space you have. 4
springboards
Springboards are an affordable, space-saving piece of pilates kit that provide an
If you use a little savvy and make invigorating full-body workout. “The springboard bolts to the wall, so it doesn’t
sure the studio fl ows well from take up floor space,” says Endelman. “Clubs can mount several along a wall. You can
one piece of equipment to the also move a reformer next to the springboard to simulate a reformer with tower.”
next, you should be just fi ne.”
Here are his thoughts on the 5
pilates arc
Also known as a ‘step barrel’, arcs are versatile, lightweight and economical.
best pieces of space-saving kit: Designed for personal training or group exercise programmes, the pilates arc is
effectively three durable, lightweight exercise tools in one.
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studios, to accommodate both
group and private training.
Weighing only 100lbs (approx
45kg), it’s stackable up to five
units high on a portable trolley
and can be easily moved and
stored when not in use.
With all the same features
as the Pro and Rehab models,
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the Group SPX Reformer can
also be upgraded to include
a V2 Max Plus style Vertical
Frame and a mat converter to
allow more exercise options,
including many from the STOTT
PILATES Cadillac repertoire,
plus specifi c athletic and sports
conditioning programmes. STOTT PILATES’ Group SPX Reformer: Lightweight, stackable, cost-effective and versatile
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