Pilates Power Gym Pro - 3 Elevation Mini Reformer Exercise System - The Extreme Package

This is a nice piece of equipment, very well built. I like the DVDs, they're easy to follow & really does give me a good work out. HOWEVER, I feel this machine is built for an average size frame. I'd say someone 5'4" or taller. I'm only 5'0", so some of the exercises are not as effective as I had hoped. Therefore, I have to adjust my positioning on the board. It would be nice if the shoulder pads were a bit softer & adjustable for people of a smaller stature.It would have been nice if height requirements was mentioned in the specs, That would have been a turning point on purchase.

I love this machine! I have horrible back problems due to tight muscles. The muscles are so tight that they round me out and give the appearance of scoliosis but I don't have scoliosis. I used as soon as I got it set up in my room and just love it! In the last 24 hours I have done 3 work out sessions! I love the variety of dvds that came with it. I already feel so much better. Less tension on my back and even though I feel sore I feel very limber and stretched. It's the first time in years that I find myself walking straight without really trying! I can't wait to see my results after a full month! I do agree with one of the other reviews that it's a little hard to use if you're under 5'4." I'm 5'2" and have a slightly hard time doing some of the work outs that involve the foot bar but it's no biggie. I still love my reformer!

I just turned 70. I have owned a Stamina reformer and a Total Gym. The reformer took up so much space and the total gym was way to difficult for me to do the Pilates dvd that was made for it. This is a brilliant design and I can offer the total gym experience to my boyfriend with this pack which includes a set of heavy duty pull straps.A few weeks ago, I read about a study in Spain to determine exercises to help chronic back ache for older women. The study included women at the average age of 70. They did a variety of exercises and half of them included Pilates. None of the exercises worked, except for the Pilates method. My back has been aching for weeks so I instantly started looking for another Pilates machine and found this one.The beginner dvd is great. I started with one or two pulls and I've done a few minutes and stopped until I get the whole routine done over the day. After four days, my back has stopped aching. I can tell this is going to work for me. I'm quietly throwing out the straps and balls and blades and stretchy things that have not made the impact I needed.The machine is "exercise equipment" noisy and sounds jerky, but I have no trouble keeping a totally fluid movement using a smaller range than I expected. With the cardio bouncy thing, I can't believe I'm jumping on a trampoline lying on my back.I can't tell you how easy this is when you don't ramp up the resistance. The machine moves you and you hold on. It's brilliant and may be the most important thing I have added to my life for the duration. It's five stars for this package.

What a great machine, if you have the heart of a dancer you will be in heaven.

Superieor craftsmanship

Easy to use and love the way it handles

It performed to my expectations. Awesome machine for the price.