[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":795},["ShallowReactive",2],{"site-data":3,"route-/journal/what-is-reformer-pilates-and-why-is-it-so-popular":636},{"globals":4,"metadata":180,"topBarMenu":181,"megaMenu":198,"footerMenu":555,"getAQuote":633},{"logo":5,"footerLogo":9,"saunaLogo":7,"phone":12,"phoneTel":12,"email":13,"socialLinks":14,"topBarCarousel":32,"alertBarColour":42,"showroomsContent":43,"copyrightText":102,"footerPaymentLogos":103,"newsletterTitle":7,"newsletterDescription":7,"newsletterButtonText":7,"newsletterBackground":106,"newsletterBackgroundMobile":109,"newsletterEmbedForme":112,"newsletterSidebarEmbedForme":113,"legalMenu":114,"alpineGroupText":7,"alpineGroupLinks":125,"searchData":126,"product_finder_text":163,"show_mega_menu_footer":164,"mega_menu_footer_url":165,"mega_menu_footer_logo":7,"productDetailIcons":166},{"url":6,"alt":7,"title":8},"/assets/logos/layer_2-forme-merlot.png",null,"layer_2-forme-merlot.png",{"url":10,"alt":7,"title":11},"/assets/logos/layer_1.png","layer_1.png","0800 99 33 99","sales@nz.forme.co",[15,20,24,28],{"id":16,"icon":17,"url":18,"type":19},"mlogmxp1","/assets/_forme/icons/facebook_logo_primary.svg","https://facebook.com/forme.club","social_link",{"id":21,"icon":22,"url":23,"type":19},"mlogo7ip","/assets/icons/instagram-icon.svg","https://www.instagram.com/club.forme",{"id":25,"icon":26,"url":27,"type":19},"mlogokqh","/assets/icons/youtube-icon.svg","https://www.youtube.com/@forme_club",{"id":29,"icon":30,"url":31,"type":19},"mn2lhc4u","/assets/demo/tiktok-grey.png","https://www.tiktok.com/@club.forme",[33,39],{"id":34,"alert_bar_text":35,"alert_bar_link_text":36,"alert_bar_link":37,"type":38},"mkbqpxyj","Free 6 Months Forme GO™","Shop Now","/reformers","carousel_item",{"id":40,"alert_bar_text":41,"alert_bar_link_text":7,"alert_bar_link":7,"type":38},"mkbqqfjz","Forme™ Launch Deal On Now","#EA3838",[44,60,83],{"type":45,"content":46},"paragraph",[47,53,55,57,58],{"type":48,"marks":49,"text":52},"text",[50],{"type":51},"bold","OPEN 7 DAYS",{"type":54},"hardBreak",{"type":48,"text":56},"Mon – Fri: 9am – 5pm",{"type":54},{"type":48,"text":59},"Sat – Sun: 10am – 5pm",{"type":45,"content":61},[62,71,72,74,75,77,78,80,81],{"type":48,"marks":63,"text":70},[64,69],{"type":65,"attrs":66},"link",{"href":67,"rel":7,"target":68,"title":7},"/showrooms","_blank",{"type":51},"Christchurch Showroom",{"type":54},{"type":48,"text":73},"Located Within the Alpine Spas Showroom",{"type":54},{"type":48,"text":76},"105 Blenheim Road",{"type":54},{"type":48,"text":79},"Riccarton, 8041",{"type":54},{"type":48,"text":82},"Christchurch",{"type":45,"content":84},[85,91,92,93,94,96,97,99,100],{"type":48,"marks":86,"text":90},[87,89],{"type":65,"attrs":88},{"href":67,"rel":7,"target":68,"title":7},{"type":51},"Auckland Showroom",{"type":54},{"type":48,"text":73},{"type":54},{"type":48,"text":95},"551 Great South Road",{"type":54},{"type":48,"text":98},"Penrose, 1061",{"type":54},{"type":48,"text":101},"Auckland","© Forme - All Rights Reserved.",{"url":104,"alt":7,"title":105},"/assets/demo/payment-logos.png","payment-logos.png",{"url":107,"alt":7,"title":108},"/assets/demo/forme-newsletter-background-2.png","forme-newsletter-background-2.png",{"url":110,"alt":7,"title":111},"/assets/demo/forme-newsletter-background-mobile.png","forme-newsletter-background-mobile.png","\u003Cdiv class=\"klaviyo-form-TM32pX\">\u003C/div>","\u003Cdiv class=\"klaviyo-form-WjkSPy\">\u003C/div>",[115,119,122],{"title":116,"url":117,"type":118},"Privacy Policy","/privacy-policy","menu_item",{"title":120,"url":121,"type":118},"Temrs & Conditions","/terms-and-conditions",{"title":123,"url":124,"type":118},"Sitemap","/sitemap.xml",[],{"popular_searches":127,"recommended_products":132,"spa_supplies_results":162},[128,129,130,131],"Reformer","Pilates Reformer","LED Mask","Red Light Therapy",[133,142,148,154],{"id":134,"title":135,"slug":136,"category":137,"subcategory":7,"max_seats":7,"featured_spec":138,"product_highlight":139,"tile_image":140,"url":141},"0d57f168-0c6c-4deb-9891-7f436f15756a","Rio","rio-maple-wood-foldable-home-pilates-reformer","pilates-reformers","variant_swatches","+ FREE ACCESSORIES","/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/rio/images/main/rio-product-card-(700x840)-1776126341.jpg?auto=format,compress&w=350&h=350&q=80","/pilates-reformers/rio-maple-wood-foldable-home-pilates-reformer",{"id":143,"title":144,"slug":145,"category":137,"subcategory":7,"max_seats":7,"featured_spec":138,"product_highlight":139,"tile_image":146,"url":147},"aa974f35-dede-4c36-9f39-60ec5c96138e","Osaka","osaka-premium-aluminium-studio-quality-reformer","/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/osaka/images/main/osaka-product-card-(700x840)-v3.jpg?auto=format,compress&w=350&h=350&q=80","/pilates-reformers/osaka-premium-aluminium-studio-quality-reformer",{"id":149,"title":150,"slug":151,"category":137,"subcategory":7,"max_seats":7,"featured_spec":138,"product_highlight":139,"tile_image":152,"url":153},"03130d30-87d9-4bb5-8dce-b5e10e5324d7","Monaco","monaco-maple-wood-studio-quality-pilates-reformer","/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/monaco/images/main/monaco-product-card-(700x840)-v3.jpg?auto=format,compress&w=350&h=350&q=80","/pilates-reformers/monaco-maple-wood-studio-quality-pilates-reformer",{"id":155,"title":156,"slug":157,"category":158,"subcategory":7,"max_seats":7,"featured_spec":159,"product_highlight":7,"tile_image":160,"url":161},"55c079e1-e49f-4017-a80b-1b44bae004ba","Luméa Mask","lumea-premium-led-red-light-therapy-face-mask","red-light-therapy","no_seats","/assets/_forme/content/products/red-light/lumea/images/main/lumea-product-card-(700x840)-v2.jpg?auto=format,compress&w=350&h=350&q=80","/red-light-therapy/lumea-premium-led-red-light-therapy-face-mask",[],"Looking to fit out a studio with our reformers? Head to our \u003Cstrong>commercial page.\u003C/strong>",false,"/commercial",[167,172,176],{"id":168,"icon":169,"icon_text":170,"type":171},"mlfme31o","/assets/icons/nz-owned-operated-grey.svg","NZ Owned & Operated","item",{"id":173,"icon":174,"icon_text":175,"type":171},"mlfme42p","/assets/icons/icon-delivery-grey.svg","Fast Delivery",{"id":177,"icon":178,"icon_text":179,"type":171},"mlfme4q5","/assets/icons/world-class-warranties-grey-latest.svg","World Class Warranties",[],[182,189,193],{"id":183,"title":184,"url":185,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":188},"2766fd16-728e-4f04-84d6-8ecb60fb6227","About","/about","entry","desktop-mobile",[],{"id":190,"title":191,"url":67,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":192},"d8bc619d-3211-406b-8b15-0595cf1fe3fa","Showrooms",[],{"id":194,"title":195,"url":196,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":197},"4a0b493a-e752-4e85-a428-3ee7688407ef","Contact","/contact",[],[199,418,449,479,484,490,494,545,549,552],{"id":200,"title":201,"longName":202,"url":203,"type":204,"children":205,"has_products":206,"products":207},"689ec9e4-a70d-413d-b7e6-26cae3ca890c","Pilates Reformers","View all Pilates Reformers","/pilates-reformers","internal",[],true,[208,316,365],{"title":135,"description":209,"product_dimensions":210,"price":211,"similar_elsewhere_price":212,"similar_elsewhere_label":213,"max_seats":7,"featured_spec":138,"category":137,"subcategory":7,"slug":136,"logo":7,"specifications":214,"campaign":242,"promo_text":139,"promo_text_colors":307,"image":310,"mega_menu_image":312,"image_hover":314,"url":141,"handle":136},"Our premium folding reformer. Perfect for neatly packing away in tight spaces.","2400 X 600mm",2495,3195,"Similar elsewhere*",[215,218,221,224,227,230,233,236,239],{"header":216,"description":217},"Frame","Sustainable North American Maple Wood",{"header":219,"description":220},"Dimensions","2400mm L X 600mm W X 310-370mm H",{"header":222,"description":223},"Spring Levels","2 Spring Resistance Levels",{"header":225,"description":226},"Max Weight Limit","100kg",{"header":228,"description":229},"Risers","Fixed",{"header":231,"description":232},"Headrest","3 Level Headrest",{"header":234,"description":235},"Springs","Commercial High-Tensile Springs",{"header":237,"description":238},"Upholstery","Ultra-Fibre Vegan Leather",{"header":240,"description":241},"Foldable or Fixed-bed","Foldable",{"campaign_id":243,"campaign_name":244,"pricing_colour":245,"promotion_text":246,"comparison_type":247,"promo_type":248,"promo_value":249,"free_product":250},29,"Launch Campaign","default","FORME GO™ - 6 MONTHS FREE!","comparison","free_product","0",{"handle":251,"title":252,"slug":251,"header_type":48,"header_colour":253,"header_text_colour":254,"header":255,"free_product_image":256,"modal_content":258,"free_pack_type":259,"free_products":260},"launch-deal-pack","Launch Deal Pack","#ffffff","#252627","Launch Deal Pack - Worth $900!",{"url":257,"alt":7},"/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/_packs/forme_launchdeal_pack-3.jpg","\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ALL FREE!\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong>6 Months Forme GO™\u003C/strong>, Plus Jumpboard & Pilates Box, Pilates Ring, Ball, Resistance Band, Handweights Set, Dowel, Crew Grip Socks.\u003C/p>","multiple",[261,268,274,280,285,291,296,302],{"product_image":262,"product_name":265,"product_price":266,"product_description":267},{"url":263,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/products/accessories/images/forme-pack-forme-go-1776147811.jpg","","6 Months Forme Go Subscription","$120","Our On Demand platform with over 100 classes for all levels to choose from.",{"product_image":269,"product_name":271,"product_price":272,"product_description":273},{"url":270,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/products/accessories/images/forme-pack-kickboard-1776147811.jpg","Jumpboard & Pilates Box","$600","Matching upholstered Jumpboard and Pilates Box for variety in your exercises.",{"product_image":275,"product_name":277,"product_price":278,"product_description":279},{"url":276,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/products/accessories/images/forme-pack-ring-1776147812.jpg","Forme Pilates Ring","$30","A Forme Pilates Ring for added resistance and control.",{"product_image":281,"product_name":283,"product_price":278,"product_description":284},{"url":282,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/products/accessories/images/forme-pack-ball-1776147809.jpg","Forme Pilates Ball","A versatile tool to support, challenge and enhance your movements.",{"product_image":286,"product_name":288,"product_price":289,"product_description":290},{"url":287,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/products/accessories/images/forme-pack-resistance-band-1776147812.jpg","Forme Resistance Band","$20","A flexible resistance band to support, stretch and strengthen.",{"product_image":292,"product_name":294,"product_price":278,"product_description":295},{"url":293,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/products/accessories/images/3a0f0527-b1ee-4743-b5bd-827b8cd9af3b-2026-04-14.png","Forme Handweights Set","Add intensity to every movement with Forme hand weights.",{"product_image":297,"product_name":299,"product_price":300,"product_description":301},{"url":298,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/products/accessories/images/forme-pack-dowel-1776147810.jpg","Dowel","$50","Maple wood dowel for added stability and greater exercise versatility.",{"product_image":303,"product_name":305,"product_price":289,"product_description":306},{"url":304,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/products/accessories/images/forme-pack-socks-1776147813.jpg","Forme Crew Grip Socks","Forme non-slip grip socks designed for stability, control and comfort.",{"background":308,"text":309,"border":309},"#FFFFFF","#710c1f",{"url":311,"alt":135},"/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/rio/images/main/rio-product-card-(700x840)-1776126341.jpg",{"url":313,"alt":135},"/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/rio/images/main/rio.jpg",{"url":315,"alt":135},"/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/rio/images/main/rio-product-card-hover-(700x840).jpg",{"title":144,"description":317,"product_dimensions":318,"price":319,"similar_elsewhere_price":320,"similar_elsewhere_label":213,"max_seats":7,"featured_spec":138,"category":137,"subcategory":7,"slug":145,"logo":7,"specifications":321,"campaign":338,"promo_text":139,"promo_text_colors":358,"image":359,"mega_menu_image":361,"image_hover":363,"url":147,"handle":145},"The sleek blacked-out aluminium frame makes the Osaka a statement in any home or studio.","2400 X 630mm",2995,4195,[322,324,326,327,329,330,332,334,335],{"header":216,"description":323},"Premium Aluminium",{"header":219,"description":325},"2400mm L X 630mm W X 390mm H",{"header":222,"description":223},{"header":225,"description":328},"150kg",{"header":228,"description":229},{"header":231,"description":331},"3 Level Adjustable",{"header":333,"description":235},"Spings",{"header":237,"description":238},{"header":336,"description":337},"Foldable or Fixed-Bed","Fixed-Bed",{"campaign_id":243,"campaign_name":244,"pricing_colour":245,"promotion_text":246,"comparison_type":247,"promo_type":248,"promo_value":249,"free_product":339},{"handle":251,"title":252,"slug":251,"header_type":48,"header_colour":253,"header_text_colour":254,"header":255,"free_product_image":340,"modal_content":258,"free_pack_type":259,"free_products":341},{"url":257,"alt":7},[342,344,346,348,350,352,354,356],{"product_image":343,"product_name":265,"product_price":266,"product_description":267},{"url":263,"alt":264},{"product_image":345,"product_name":271,"product_price":272,"product_description":273},{"url":270,"alt":264},{"product_image":347,"product_name":277,"product_price":278,"product_description":279},{"url":276,"alt":264},{"product_image":349,"product_name":283,"product_price":278,"product_description":284},{"url":282,"alt":264},{"product_image":351,"product_name":288,"product_price":289,"product_description":290},{"url":287,"alt":264},{"product_image":353,"product_name":294,"product_price":278,"product_description":295},{"url":293,"alt":264},{"product_image":355,"product_name":299,"product_price":300,"product_description":301},{"url":298,"alt":264},{"product_image":357,"product_name":305,"product_price":289,"product_description":306},{"url":304,"alt":264},{"background":308,"text":309,"border":309},{"url":360,"alt":144},"/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/osaka/images/main/osaka-product-card-(700x840)-v3.jpg",{"url":362,"alt":144},"/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/osaka/images/main/osaka.jpg",{"url":364,"alt":144},"/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/osaka/images/features/osaka-product-card-(700x840)-hover-v3.jpg",{"title":150,"description":366,"product_dimensions":367,"price":319,"similar_elsewhere_price":368,"similar_elsewhere_label":213,"max_seats":7,"featured_spec":138,"category":137,"subcategory":7,"slug":151,"logo":7,"specifications":369,"campaign":381,"promo_text":139,"promo_text_colors":411,"image":412,"mega_menu_image":414,"image_hover":416,"url":153,"handle":151},"Built for high-end studio performance, the Monaco lives up to it's name as a best seller.","2400 X 680mm",4395,[370,371,373,375,376,378,379,380],{"header":216,"description":217},{"header":219,"description":372},"2400mm L X 680mm W X 390mm H",{"header":222,"description":374},"3 Spring Resistance Levels",{"header":225,"description":328},{"header":228,"description":377},"Adjustable",{"header":231,"description":331},{"header":234,"description":235},{"header":336,"description":337},{"campaign_id":243,"campaign_name":244,"pricing_colour":245,"promotion_text":246,"comparison_type":247,"promo_type":248,"promo_value":249,"free_product":382},{"handle":383,"title":384,"slug":383,"header_type":48,"header_colour":253,"header_text_colour":254,"header":385,"free_product_image":386,"modal_content":387,"free_pack_type":259,"free_products":388},"launch-deal-pack-plus","Launch Deal Pack+","Launch Deal Pack - Worth $1,200!",{"url":257,"alt":7},"\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>ALL FREE!\u003C/strong> \u003Cstrong>6 Months Forme GO™\u003C/strong>, Plus Jumpboard & Pilates Box, Grip Platform, Pilates Ring, Ball, Resistance Band, Handweights Set, Dowel, Crew Grip Socks.\u003C/p>",[389,391,393,399,401,403,405,407,409],{"product_image":390,"product_name":265,"product_price":266,"product_description":267},{"url":263,"alt":264},{"product_image":392,"product_name":271,"product_price":272,"product_description":273},{"url":270,"alt":264},{"product_image":394,"product_name":396,"product_price":397,"product_description":398},{"url":395,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/products/accessories/images/forme-pack-grip-1776149196.jpg","Grip Platform","$300","An additional platform if you prefer a grip surface for your standing work.",{"product_image":400,"product_name":277,"product_price":278,"product_description":279},{"url":276,"alt":264},{"product_image":402,"product_name":283,"product_price":278,"product_description":284},{"url":282,"alt":264},{"product_image":404,"product_name":288,"product_price":289,"product_description":290},{"url":287,"alt":264},{"product_image":406,"product_name":294,"product_price":278,"product_description":295},{"url":293,"alt":264},{"product_image":408,"product_name":299,"product_price":300,"product_description":301},{"url":298,"alt":264},{"product_image":410,"product_name":305,"product_price":289,"product_description":306},{"url":304,"alt":264},{"background":308,"text":309,"border":309},{"url":413,"alt":150},"/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/monaco/images/main/monaco-product-card-(700x840)-v3.jpg",{"url":415,"alt":150},"/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/monaco/images/main/monaco.jpg",{"url":417,"alt":150},"/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/monaco/images/main/monaco-product-hover-(700x840)-1776055260.jpg",{"id":419,"title":131,"longName":420,"url":421,"type":204,"children":422,"has_products":206,"products":423},"20beb5d3-b3ab-4f3e-8775-847b3367240d","View all Red Light Therapy","/red-light-therapy",[],[424,435],{"title":156,"description":425,"product_dimensions":7,"price":426,"similar_elsewhere_price":427,"similar_elsewhere_label":213,"max_seats":7,"featured_spec":159,"category":158,"subcategory":7,"slug":157,"logo":7,"specifications":428,"image":429,"mega_menu_image":431,"image_hover":433,"url":161,"handle":157},"Our LED face mask is used medical-grade red light to support younger, clearer skin.",549,0,[],{"url":430,"alt":156},"/assets/_forme/content/products/red-light/lumea/images/main/lumea-product-card-(700x840)-v2.jpg",{"url":432,"alt":156},"/assets/_forme/content/products/red-light/lumea/images/main/lumea.jpg",{"url":434,"alt":156},"/assets/_forme/content/categories/lumea-product-card-(700x840)-hover-v3.jpg",{"title":436,"description":437,"product_dimensions":438,"price":439,"similar_elsewhere_price":427,"similar_elsewhere_label":213,"max_seats":7,"featured_spec":159,"category":158,"subcategory":7,"slug":440,"logo":7,"specifications":441,"image":442,"mega_menu_image":444,"image_hover":446,"url":448,"handle":440},"Solis Panel","Fast muscle recovery and younger, brighter skin with our XL red light therapy panel.","920 X 300 x 65mm",2449,"solis-premium-red-light-therapy-panel",[],{"url":443,"alt":436},"/assets/_forme/content/products/red-light-therapy/images/solis-category.jpg",{"url":445,"alt":436},"/assets/_forme/content/products/red-light/solis/images/main/solis.jpg",{"url":447,"alt":436},"/assets/_forme/content/products/red-light-therapy/images/solis-category-over.jpg","/red-light-therapy/solis-premium-red-light-therapy-panel",{"id":450,"title":451,"longName":452,"url":453,"type":204,"has_products":206,"products":454},"00e6ddbe-e424-4a0e-8cb7-ad395e18a418","Accessories","View all Accessories","/accessories",[455,469],{"title":456,"description":457,"product_dimensions":7,"price":458,"similar_elsewhere_price":427,"similar_elsewhere_label":213,"max_seats":7,"featured_spec":159,"category":459,"subcategory":7,"slug":460,"logo":7,"specifications":461,"image":462,"mega_menu_image":464,"image_hover":466,"url":468,"handle":460},"Solis Mobile Base","Our mobile base makes red light therapy easy. Designed to mount and position our Solis panel.",249,"accessories","solis-red-light-therapy-moveable-base",[],{"url":463,"alt":456},"/assets/_forme/content/products/red-light/solis-mobile-stand/images/solis-mobile-base-category.jpg",{"url":465,"alt":456},"/assets/_forme/content/products/red-light/solis-mobile-stand/images/solis-stand.jpg",{"url":467,"alt":456},"/assets/_forme/content/products/red-light/solis-mobile-stand/images/solis-mobile-base-category-over.jpg","/accessories/solis-red-light-therapy-moveable-base",{"title":470,"description":471,"product_dimensions":7,"price":426,"similar_elsewhere_price":427,"similar_elsewhere_label":213,"max_seats":7,"featured_spec":159,"category":459,"subcategory":7,"slug":472,"logo":7,"specifications":473,"image":474,"mega_menu_image":476,"url":478,"handle":472},"Solis Hanging Mount","Perfect for those who prefer to lie down during their red light therapy session.","solis-red-light-therapy-hanging-stand",[],{"url":475,"alt":470},"/assets/_forme/content/products/red-light/solis-pivot-stand/solis-pivot-stand-category.jpg",{"url":477,"alt":470},"/assets/_forme/content/products/red-light/solis-pivot-stand/solis-hanging-mount.jpg","/accessories/solis-red-light-therapy-hanging-stand",{"id":480,"title":481,"url":482,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":483},"632d54a8-42fb-4253-84b3-2d2cab121de2","Forme GO™","/forme-go",[],{"id":485,"title":486,"url":487,"type":204,"featuredLink":206,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":488,"children":489},"0a713ea5-9c4e-4133-b5fa-c319e38def90","Launch Deals","/shop","mobile",[],{"id":491,"title":486,"url":487,"type":204,"featuredLink":206,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":492,"children":493},"9fe0ce36-17fc-4c5b-914e-a66617f6e5ce","desktop",[],{"id":495,"title":496,"url":497,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":206,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"dropdown_image":498,"dropdown_image_link":482,"children":499},"e49805d7-1ba1-4cf0-9dac-66667fd02e2d","Learn","/journal","/assets/_forme/content/pages/forme-go/images/forme-go-app-mockup-placeholder-2.jpg",[500,511,520,538],{"id":501,"title":502,"url":185,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":503},"f11921be-abbc-44bd-b9a2-bad0b9741aa5","Our Story",[504,508],{"id":505,"title":506,"url":185,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":507},"58e4fab7-598b-4609-a669-4f77c2796298","About Us",[],{"id":509,"title":191,"url":67,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":510},"a4157274-fc06-4745-bdf2-fa83ae2e1bc4",[],{"id":512,"title":513,"url":514,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":515},"66469b7e-0b35-496f-87bb-c5a69b760d93","Our Customers","/reviews",[516],{"id":517,"title":518,"url":514,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":519},"a0530f94-2a50-48b3-83d7-037154d72a97","Reviews",[],{"id":521,"title":522,"url":497,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":523},"f1c856ee-4b4c-4502-bc7a-613a169b10e2","Further Reading",[524,528,533],{"id":525,"title":526,"url":497,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":527},"bc053127-ffe5-40b1-b5f2-96feae5e8219","Journal",[],{"id":529,"title":530,"url":531,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":532},"5a6b6c92-b16e-4341-ada8-9158195eb6cd","FAQs","/faqs",[],{"id":534,"title":535,"url":536,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":537},"ee44f5f4-098f-41c7-b7b4-b047aac2718e","Delivery Options","/delivery-options",[],{"id":539,"title":540,"url":196,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":541},"3acd0579-f3e6-4a9a-ba70-494a3eea5743","Support",[542],{"id":543,"title":195,"url":196,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":544},"0604ed1f-a4f0-4e30-b629-cd2dcc8022dd",[],{"id":546,"title":547,"url":165,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":548},"cff0cea4-50ba-43f9-96cd-7d8cbcb00a82","Commercial",[],{"id":550,"title":191,"url":67,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":206,"show_on":488,"children":551},"08b35474-d1f1-487e-aa9d-0ce50a4168b8",[],{"id":553,"title":195,"url":196,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":206,"show_on":488,"children":554},"a4df2c20-3726-43e6-a9fa-5cb53ba21e05",[],[556,576,585,596],{"id":557,"title":558,"url":264,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":559},"969fb60e-45d2-41bd-a026-02c98a56ddca","Shop",[560,563,566,569,573],{"id":561,"title":201,"url":203,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":562},"dde201c8-6559-4c2f-ae8c-360dd86f4470",[],{"id":564,"title":131,"url":421,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":565},"ee30f2e5-efb2-4637-907e-55ac7c0138a0",[],{"id":567,"title":451,"url":453,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":568},"994c39a3-3716-42f9-8d0b-dd7d135a11da",[],{"id":570,"title":571,"url":482,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":572},"23012613-b37c-471d-8719-497e8962c84b","Forme Go App",[],{"id":574,"title":547,"url":165,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":575},"e3000a4f-f65c-426a-91d8-23f6634296b1",[],{"id":577,"title":496,"url":264,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":578},"ca9cb143-504b-480d-8308-94525d47d011",[579,582],{"id":580,"title":526,"url":497,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":581},"a309ae31-1f6c-41d1-a7dc-a02be6bcd257",[],{"id":583,"title":530,"url":531,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":584},"88400afc-460e-4dd9-9a5a-836aa329f337",[],{"id":586,"title":506,"url":264,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":587},"cfb91838-d912-4939-b3c9-c307d286c773",[588,591],{"id":589,"title":502,"url":185,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":590},"c265a787-5744-4d37-9e12-582367a54f21",[],{"id":592,"title":593,"url":594,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":595},"b49c893f-2ec0-49bb-a909-c585d0aacd3f","Forme Australia","https://forme.co",[],{"id":597,"title":598,"url":264,"type":204,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":599},"91895a07-8c21-4e5f-94f9-e2afe7633de1","Customer Service",[600,603,606,609,614,618,623,628],{"id":601,"title":195,"url":196,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":602},"dc178366-94b2-4c96-a245-1cce81df15e2",[],{"id":604,"title":535,"url":536,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":605},"94ea3922-4eb5-4adf-a891-41f633441f5a",[],{"id":607,"title":116,"url":117,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":608},"e869ad3c-e97d-4d48-a869-f04d43337887",[],{"id":610,"title":611,"url":612,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":613},"e2c8e1de-8e1b-493c-b8c6-62fe0aecbb52","Payment & Finance Options","/payment-finance-options",[],{"id":615,"title":616,"url":121,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":617},"7b4c3d24-1e97-4a44-9e49-ff602d5ae210","Terms & Conditions",[],{"id":619,"title":620,"url":621,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":622},"f6add2f6-d694-4520-b688-560a1b94b6ee","Warranties","/warranties",[],{"id":624,"title":625,"url":626,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":627},"434c9154-b47c-41c4-b82c-b114a269abdb","Commercial Warranties","/commercial-warranties",[],{"id":629,"title":630,"url":631,"type":186,"featuredLink":164,"open_in_new_tab":164,"submenu_item":164,"show_on":187,"children":632},"58b01e24-cee1-426f-ae9e-f5d38f3435ef","Pricing","/pricing",[],{"form_title":7,"video_type":634,"video_play_style":635,"video_thumbnail":7,"video_file":7,"video_url":7},"mp4","modal",{"type":637,"data":638,"error":7},"blog-internal",{"id":639,"date":640,"featured_image":641,"related_article_ids":643,"duration":644,"blog":645,"excerpt":646,"title":647,"slug":648,"article_category":649,"article_category_id":650,"article_category_slug":651,"url":652,"meta_title":653,"meta_description":654,"prevent_indexing":164,"content":655,"related_articles_description":264,"article_lists":722,"related_articles":786,"before":787,"after":791},"4cfa7d64-d1e7-4208-acfb-0157ae8a6ead","2026-03-30T11:43:36+00:00",{"url":642,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/journal/images/journal-what-is-reformer-pilates-and-why-is-it-so-popular(900x510).jpg",[],"6 minute read","learn-centre","Reformer Pilates is one of the most talked-about workouts in the fitness world right now. Discover the science behind reformer Pilates and the benefits it brings.","What Is Reformer Pilates and Why Is It So Popular?","what-is-reformer-pilates-and-why-is-it-so-popular","Inspiration","d523d88e-598b-48b4-aa4e-3bff0fd872db","inspiration","/journal/what-is-reformer-pilates-and-why-is-it-so-popular","What Is Reformer Pilates and Why Is It So Popular? | Forme™ NZ","Reformer Pilates is one of the most talked-about workouts in the fitness world right now. This isn’t just a celeb-loved workout, either. The science behind reformer pilates and the benefits are there.",[656,658,693,695,720],{"type":48,"text":657},"\u003Cp>Reformer Pilates is one of the most talked-about workouts in the fitness world right now. This isn’t just a celeb-loved workout, either. The \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12222471/\">science behind reformer pilates\u003C/a> and the benefits are there. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>But what exactly is reformer Pilates, and why has it become so popular? Reformer Pilates offers a full-body workout that builds strength, improves posture, and supports flexibility without putting heavy stress on the joints. It’s effective, adaptable, and suitable for many fitness levels. \u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr>Quick Look | Who Is Reformer Pilates Good For?\u003C/h2>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Beginners starting a new fitness routine\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Athletes looking for mobility and recovery work\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>People recovering from injury\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Anyone wanting a low-impact workout\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Those focused on posture and core strength\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr>Where Does Reformer Pilates Come From?\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Pilates itself was created by Joseph Pilates, a German physical trainer who developed the method in the early 1920s. Originally, he called the method “Contrology.” It focused on controlled movement, breathing, and building a strong core.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"/reformers\">reformer machine\u003C/a> came later. Joseph Pilates designed it as part of a group of exercise equipment that helped guide the body through precise movements. Early versions were even created using hospital bed springs to help injured patients move and rebuild strength. Over time, the reformer evolved into the machine we see today in studios and home gyms around the world, like our \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"/reformers/monaco-maple-wood-studio-quality-pilates-reformer\">Monaco Pilates Reformer\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr>What Is a Pilates Reformer?\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>A \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"/reformers\">Pilates reformer\u003C/a> is a piece of exercise equipment that looks a little like a sliding bed with springs attached. The machine guides your movement and helps keep exercises controlled and precise. People say the guidance is one reason it’s easier to learn than traditional strength training.\u003C/p>",{"full_width_image":659,"id":691,"type":692},{"id":660,"title":661,"path":662,"filename":663,"basename":661,"extension":664,"is_asset":206,"is_audio":164,"is_previewable":164,"is_image":206,"is_svg":164,"is_video":164,"blueprint":665,"edit_url":668,"container":669,"folder":673,"url":674,"permalink":675,"api_url":676,"size":677,"size_bytes":678,"size_kilobytes":679,"size_megabytes":680,"size_gigabytes":427,"size_b":678,"size_kb":679,"size_mb":680,"size_gb":427,"last_modified":681,"last_modified_timestamp":682,"last_modified_instance":681,"focus":683,"has_focus":164,"focus_css":684,"height":685,"width":686,"orientation":687,"ratio":688,"mime_type":689,"duration":7,"duration_seconds":7,"duration_minutes":7,"duration_sec":7,"duration_min":7,"playtime":690,"alt":7},"assets::_forme/content/products/reformers/osaka/images/main/main-osaka-lifestyle-(2200x1658)-v4.jpg","main-osaka-lifestyle-(2200x1658)-v4.jpg","_forme/content/products/reformers/osaka/images/main/main-osaka-lifestyle-(2200x1658)-v4.jpg","main-osaka-lifestyle-(2200x1658)-v4","jpg",{"title":666,"handle":667},"Asset","assets","https://cms.alpinespas.co.nz/cp/assets/browse/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/osaka/images/main/main-osaka-lifestyle-%282200x1658%29-v4.jpg/edit",{"id":667,"title":670,"handle":667,"disk":671,"blueprint":672,"search_index":7,"api_url":7},"Assets","prod_assets",{"title":666,"handle":667},"_forme/content/products/reformers/osaka/images/main","/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/osaka/images/main/main-osaka-lifestyle-(2200x1658)-v4.jpg","https://cms.alpinespas.co.nz/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/osaka/images/main/main-osaka-lifestyle-(2200x1658)-v4.jpg","https://cms.alpinespas.co.nz/api/assets/assets/_forme/content/products/reformers/osaka/images/main/main-osaka-lifestyle-%282200x1658%29-v4.jpg","765.64 KB",784020,765.64,0.75,"2026-03-12T21:48:34.000000Z",1773352114,"50-50-1","50% 50%",1658,2200,"landscape",1.3268998793727382,"image/jpeg","22:30","mnpdm6ay","full_width_image",{"type":48,"text":694},"\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>It includes:\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\u003Cul>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>A moving carriage that slides back and forth\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Adjustable springs that create resistance\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>Straps and pulleys for arm and leg exercises\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003Cli>\u003Cp>A foot bar for pushing movements\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003C/p>\u003C/li>\u003C/ul>\u003Ch2>\u003Cbr>Why Reformer Pilates Is So Popular\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Everyone can benefit from Pilates reformer workouts. It doesn’t matter if you’re already a fitness enthusiast or just starting on a wellness routine. ​​This is an exercise routine that fits into your life, not the other way around. \u003C/p>\u003Ch3>\u003Cbr>These eight science-backed benefits are some of the reasons so many people love it.\u003C/h3>\u003Ch4>\u003Cbr>1. Improved Core Strength\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>One of the benefits of Pilates is stronger core muscles. \u003Ca href=\"https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\">Studies show\u003C/a> Pilates training can significantly improve abdominal strength and spinal stability.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"/reformers\">reformer machine\u003C/a> adds spring resistance and an unstable surface. Because your body has to stay balanced on the moving carriage, the core muscles work harder to control each movement. Research shows reformer exercises can increase core muscle activation compared with mat exercises. A stronger core supports better posture, balance, and everyday movement.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cbr>2. It Can Reduce Stress\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>Pilates encourages controlled breathing and focused movement. This creates a calming rhythm during a workout that many people find relaxing. Instead of rushing through exercises, reformer Pilates emphasises slow, intentional movements that require concentration. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>For many people, this combination of movement and breathing helps reduce stress and improve mental clarity after a session.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cbr>3. Low-Impact Exercise for Joint Health\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>Pilates is considered a low-impact exercise because the movements are controlled and supported by springs. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/pilates-benefits?\">Health reviews\u003C/a> note that Pilates can improve strength and flexibility without placing high stress on the joints. \u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cbr>4. Builds Full-Body Strength\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>One of the biggest benefits of reformer Pilates is that it works the entire body. Most exercises engage the core, legs, arms, and back.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>The springs on the reformer create resistance, which challenges your muscles, while the moving carriage forces you to stay balanced and controlled. Over time, this helps develop strength throughout the body instead of focusing on just one muscle group.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cbr>5. Improves Flexibility\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>Reformer Pilates combines strength training with stretching. Many movements take the body through a full range of motion while the springs provide support and resistance. Pilates can improve flexibility and range of motion. For example, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.sciencedirect.com/\">studies have shown\u003C/a> improvements in hamstring flexibility, hip mobility, and overall movement patterns after consistent Pilates training.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Over time, you may notice improved flexibility and greater mobility in areas like the hips, shoulders, and spine. Better mobility can help you move more comfortably in everyday activities.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cbr>6. Reduced Back Pain\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>Are you someone who sits at a computer all day? Chronic back pain is one of the most common symptoms adults complain about. Pilates is often recommended for people with lower back pain because it strengthens the muscles that support the spine. Reformer Pilates focuses heavily on spinal alignment and muscle balance. Exercises strengthen the muscles that support the spine while encouraging proper body positioning.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/\">Research reviews\u003C/a>\u003Cstrong> \u003C/strong>have found that Pilates exercises can improve core muscle strength and may help reduce chronic lower back pain symptoms. Stronger core and spinal muscles help reduce strain on the lower back during everyday movement.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cbr>7. Improves Balance and Coordination\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>The moving carriage of the reformer requires your body to stay stable while performing exercises. This activates smaller stabilising muscles that often don’t get worked in traditional workouts. Training these muscles can improve balance, coordination, and overall body awareness.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Many athletes incorporate Pilates into their training routines. It helps support better movement patterns and control.\u003C/p>\u003Ch4>\u003Cbr>8. Delivers Results Without Intense Impact\u003C/h4>\u003Cp>Many people are looking for workouts that feel effective but sustainable long-term. Reformer Pilates builds strength, improves flexibility, and supports mobility without the intense impact of many traditional workouts.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>It’s easier for many people to stick with it consistently. And consistency is what leads to lasting results.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>Benefits of Having a Reformer Machine at Home\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>Going to a Pilates studio is great. But having a \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"/reformers\">reformer at home\u003C/a> can make it much easier to stay consistent. You can work out whenever it fits your schedule. Even short sessions during the week can add up over time. Not sure where to start with an at-home Pilates workout? Join our \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"/forme-go\">Forme Go\u003C/a>\u003Cstrong>™\u003C/strong> classes led by experienced instructors. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Check out \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"/forme-go\">Forme Go\u003C/a>\u003Cstrong>™\u003C/strong> to learn more!\u003C/p>",{"full_width_image":696,"id":719,"type":692},{"id":697,"title":698,"path":699,"filename":700,"basename":698,"extension":664,"is_asset":206,"is_audio":164,"is_previewable":164,"is_image":206,"is_svg":164,"is_video":164,"blueprint":701,"edit_url":702,"container":703,"folder":705,"url":706,"permalink":707,"api_url":708,"size":709,"size_bytes":710,"size_kilobytes":711,"size_megabytes":712,"size_gigabytes":427,"size_b":710,"size_kb":711,"size_mb":712,"size_gb":427,"last_modified":713,"last_modified_timestamp":714,"last_modified_instance":713,"focus":683,"has_focus":164,"focus_css":684,"height":715,"width":716,"orientation":717,"ratio":718,"mime_type":689,"duration":7,"duration_seconds":7,"duration_minutes":7,"duration_sec":7,"duration_min":7,"playtime":690,"alt":7},"assets::_forme/content/pages/home/images/product-homepage-category-formego-v3.jpg","product-homepage-category-formego-v3.jpg","_forme/content/pages/home/images/product-homepage-category-formego-v3.jpg","product-homepage-category-formego-v3",{"title":666,"handle":667},"https://cms.alpinespas.co.nz/cp/assets/browse/assets/_forme/content/pages/home/images/product-homepage-category-formego-v3.jpg/edit",{"id":667,"title":670,"handle":667,"disk":671,"blueprint":704,"search_index":7,"api_url":7},{"title":666,"handle":667},"_forme/content/pages/home/images","/assets/_forme/content/pages/home/images/product-homepage-category-formego-v3.jpg","https://cms.alpinespas.co.nz/assets/_forme/content/pages/home/images/product-homepage-category-formego-v3.jpg","https://cms.alpinespas.co.nz/api/assets/assets/_forme/content/pages/home/images/product-homepage-category-formego-v3.jpg","137.92 KB",141227,137.92,0.13,"2026-03-04T03:48:06.000000Z",1772596086,980,700,"portrait",0.7142857142857143,"mnpdx1ea",{"type":48,"text":721},"\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>Did you know that doing Pilates around twice a week helps some women deal with period pain? It can also be a supportive form of movement during menopause. Mat Pilates is already a great way to move your body. But the reformer adds springs and resistance, which can increase the intensity of certain exercises.\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Ch2>Bringing Reformer Pilates Into Your Home\u003C/h2>\u003Cp>More people are discovering how effective reformer Pilates can be for strength, mobility, and overall wellness. A studio-quality home reformer like our \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"/reformers/osaka-premium-aluminium-studio-quality-reformer\">Osaka Pilates Reformer\u003C/a> makes it easier to build a routine that fits your lifestyle. We help you feel stronger, calmer, and more confident at home. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Instead of scheduling classes, you can practice whenever you want and move at your own pace. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>Discover what’s new at \u003Ca href=\"http://www.forme.co/\">Forme\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>If you’re considering a home Pilates machine, check out our \u003Ca href=\"/reformers\">range of Pilates reformers\u003C/a>, \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"/contact\">contact\u003C/a> us or visit one of our Forme \u003Ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"/showrooms\">Showrooms\u003C/a>. \u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\u003Chr>\u003Ch5>\u003Cem>\u003Csmall>written by \u003Cstrong>Steph Taylor, \u003C/strong>published\u003Cstrong>  \u003C/strong>on 30-03-2026\u003C/small>\u003C/em>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Csmall>Steph Taylor is one of our Forme Go\u003C/small>\u003Cstrong>™\u003C/strong>\u003Csmall> Reformer Pilates Instructors. She has been instructing Reformer Pilates classes for the past 6 years. One of the main things she loves about Reformer Pilates is that it is such a low impact form of exercise, so anyone can do it.\u003C/small>\u003Cbr>\u003Cbr>\u003Csmall>"It doesn't matter if you are a total beginner or have been doing Reformer Pilates for a long time, there is always something for everyone!"\u003C/small>\u003Cbr>\u003C/h5>",[723,756],{"title":724,"items":725},"Popular Reformer Articles",[726,729,745],{"id":639,"date":640,"featured_image":727,"related_article_ids":728,"duration":644,"blog":645,"excerpt":646,"title":647,"slug":648,"article_category":649,"article_category_id":650,"article_category_slug":651,"url":652,"meta_title":653,"meta_description":654,"prevent_indexing":164},{"url":642,"alt":264},[],{"id":730,"date":731,"featured_image":732,"related_article_ids":734,"duration":735,"blog":645,"excerpt":736,"title":737,"slug":738,"article_category":739,"article_category_id":740,"article_category_slug":741,"url":742,"meta_title":743,"meta_description":744,"prevent_indexing":164},"cd5b5589-353f-4452-8ce7-1146124cf942","2026-03-23T22:45:33+00:00",{"url":733,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/journal/images/journal-things-to-consider-before-buying-a-home-reformer(900x510).jpg",[],"7 minute read","Do you love Pilates but don’t always want to go to the studio? Everything you need to know before you buy your own reformer.","Things to Consider Before Buying a Home Reformer","things-to-consider-before-buying-a-home-reformer","Buyers Guide","664b0ef4-55d9-42a1-b5d8-0d1f11a2333c","buyers-guide","/journal/things-to-consider-before-buying-a-home-reformer","Things to Consider Before Buying a Home Reformer | Forme™ NZ","Do you love Pilates but don’t always want to go to the studio? More people are investing in home Pilates reformers to save time and money on going to studio classes all the time.",{"id":746,"date":747,"featured_image":748,"related_article_ids":750,"duration":735,"blog":645,"excerpt":751,"title":752,"slug":753,"article_category":739,"article_category_id":740,"article_category_slug":741,"url":754,"meta_title":755,"meta_description":751,"prevent_indexing":164},"18a99395-fb0f-4d42-b7eb-fe85b68c7994","2026-03-04T16:01:00+00:00",{"url":749,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/journal/images/journal-is-a-home-reformer-worth-it(900x510)-1775518197.jpg",[],"If you’re wondering how the price stacks up against studio classes and everyday convenience, this guide will help you figure out if a home reformer is worth it for you.","Is a Home Reformer Worth It? A Real Cost vs Value Breakdown","is-a-home-reformer-worth-it","/journal/is-a-home-reformer-worth-it","Is a Home Reformer Worth It? A Real Cost vs Value Breakdown | Forme™ NZ",{"title":757,"items":758},"Popular Red Light Therapy Articles",[759,771],{"id":760,"date":761,"featured_image":762,"related_article_ids":764,"duration":644,"blog":645,"excerpt":765,"title":766,"slug":767,"article_category":739,"article_category_id":740,"article_category_slug":741,"url":768,"meta_title":769,"meta_description":770,"prevent_indexing":164},"b1c89e64-9bca-41e8-9e4d-3fa0dad62940","2026-03-13T09:35:55+00:00",{"url":763,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/journal/images/journal-red-light-therapy-explained-how-it-works-and-why-everyone-s-talking-about-it(900x510).jpg",[],"Red light therapy (RLT) is often talked about as a simple way to support your skin without harsh treatments. But what actually is it? And does it really work?","Red Light Therapy Explained: How It Works and Why Everyone’s Talking About It","red-light-therapy-explained-how-it-works-and-why-everyones-talking-about-it","/journal/red-light-therapy-explained-how-it-works-and-why-everyones-talking-about-it","Red Light Therapy Explained: How It Works and Why Everyone’s Talking About It | Forme™ NZ","Red light therapy (RLT) seems to be everywhere right now. You’ve probably seen it in skincare routines, wellness studios, and at-home masks. It’s often talked about as a simple way to support your skin without harsh treatments. But what actually is it? And does it really work?",{"id":772,"date":773,"featured_image":774,"related_article_ids":776,"duration":644,"blog":645,"excerpt":777,"title":778,"slug":779,"article_category":780,"article_category_id":781,"article_category_slug":782,"url":783,"meta_title":784,"meta_description":785,"prevent_indexing":164},"d9b6d3b0-f346-4eb1-9557-dd55102cc95f","2026-03-11T16:23:11+00:00",{"url":775,"alt":264},"/assets/_forme/content/journal/images/journal-led-face-masks-and-ageing-skin-can-red-light-really-smooth-fine-lines(900x510).jpg",[],"Worn for a few minutes at home LED Masks are often described as a simple way to support ageing skin. But does it really work?","LED Face Masks and Ageing Skin: Can Red Light Really Smooth Fine Lines?","led-face-masks-and-ageing-skin-can-red-light-really-smooth-fine-lines","Expert Advice","76bd3645-fb92-40ce-9c3a-ed748a5f9164","expert-advice","/journal/led-face-masks-and-ageing-skin-can-red-light-really-smooth-fine-lines","LED Face Masks and Ageing Skin: Can Red Light Really Smooth Fine Lines? | Forme™ NZ","Have you seen those viral LED face masks that are making skincare fun again? You’ve probably seen them more often lately. Worn for a few minutes at home, built into an evening routine, often described as a simple way to support ageing skin.",[],{"title":788,"slug":789,"url":790},"Thinking of opening a studio? Here’s What to Know First","thinking-of-opening-a-studio-heres-what-to-know-first","/learn-centre/thinking-of-opening-a-studio-heres-what-to-know-first",{"title":792,"slug":793,"url":794},"Why Pilates Might Be the Best Exercise for Menopause (According to Experts)","why-pilates-might-be-the-best-exercise-for-menopause","/learn-centre/why-pilates-might-be-the-best-exercise-for-menopause",1776234147630]