These Pilates Reformer Machines Are $1,450 Off RN If You’re Already Dreading Winter Gym Seshes
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IDK about you, but the second the seasons change and temperatures start dropping, I refuse to get out of bed to exercise in the morning. It’s freezing AF, dark, gloomy, and the last thing I want to do is leave the comfort of my bed to venture outside and trek to a Pilates class. The no-show and late-cancellation fees used to get me, but now I just cancel my booking before I go to bed. It’s a pretty awful cycle.
If you’re also a seasonal Pilates princess (booked into class five days a week in summer, but become a hermit in winter), allow me to introduce you to FitBoutique. This Australian fitness brand is crafting studio-quality reformers that can be brought into homes, so you can roll on out of bed and onto your reformer.
And the best part? They’re up to 38 per cent off RN.
Based in Melbourne, FitBoutique originally started out making reformer Pilates and yoga equipment, but has since branched out to craft both commercial and foldable at-home reformers that are designed to fit into tight living spaces. When you wake up, you can simply crank the heater, search for a reformer Pilates workout routine on YouTube (or on a fitness app) and work out to your heart’s content.
FitBoutique’s Reformer Range
One of FitBoutique’s best-selling reformers is the Foldable Reformer (now $2,449, usually $3,899). Available in onyx, white and ivory (ivory is basically onyx but with light wood accents), it’s a commercial grade aluminium reformer with a compact, foldable design.
If you have a bit more room to house a commercial reformer that doesn’t fold, the Sienna and Onyx Reformers (now $2,795, usually $3,999) are two of FitBoutique’s best-sellers. They’re the exact same model in different colourways, and are suitable for both professional and personal use. They’re built with a fully aluminium frame and six spring system, and are best suited to people who plan on having a permanent setup for their reformer. If you’re moving from rental to rental, or live in a tiny apartment, this probably isn’t the model for you.
The Perlino Reformer is the brand’s newest, most advanced, most aesthetic — and most expensive — model. It’s currently on sale for $3,949, and typically retails for $4,449. Made with a maple wooden frame and with cream cushioning, it’s designed to integrate seamlessly into your home (or Pilates studio) and add to the space, rather than distract from it. FitBoutique developed its Max Pro spring system specifically for this reformer so it has a smoother resistance to it, better control, and delivers a smoother ride when you’re lunging, jumping, and going back and forth along the rails.
Want to check out FitBoutique’s complete range of at-home and commercial reformers? You can do that here.
Is An At-Home Pilates Reformer Worth It?
The idea of getting an at-home reformer is all fun and games until you’re researching them online and realise just how much they cost. Forking out multiple thousand dollars on one piece of fitness equipment is a big commitment, so it’s worth thinking about whether you’ll actually use it enough to justify the price tag.
If you’re someone who regularly books reformer classes, the maths can start to make sense pretty quickly. A reformer Pilates class typically costs anywhere between $25 to $50, and memberships can climb upwards of a couple hundred bucks a month. So if you think you’re going to get the use out of an at-home reformer, it can be a worthy long-term investment.
One of our writers tried out an home reformer bed from a different brand to test if at-home workouts were better than a studio membership. You can read that article here.
How Much Do FitBoutique’s Reformers Cost?
The good news for anyone looking to invest in an at-home reformer is that FitBoutique’s range is up to 38 per cent off RN. Prices start off at $1,495 for a Pilates Chair, and go up to $3,995 for a full-on physio-style Pilates Cadillac.
FitBoutique’s foldable reformers are currently on sale from $2,249 (usually from $3,299), and the studio reformers start at $2,795 (usually from $3,999).
The sale is on for a limited time, and you can shop FitBoutique’s complete range online with free shipping Australia-wide here.
Image: @phoebebzhang / FitBoutique
