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Classical Pilates Equipment

At Pilates Glow, we use authentic classical equipment, designed to Joseph Pilates' original specifications. Unlike modern or contemporary Pilates apparatus, which often feature simplified designs and adjustable components,  the classical equipment maintains the traditional dimensions, spring tensions, and materials that preserve the integrity of the Classical Pilates method. This equipment offers a more challenging and effective workout, ensuring that every movement aligns with Pilates' principles of control, strength, and precision. Explore our collection of Gratz apparatus and see how they enhance your Pilates practice.

Reformer

The Gratz Classical Reformer is the heart of the Pilates method, designed to strengthen, stretch, and align the body with precision. What sets it apart from contemporary reformers is its uniform spring tension—all springs have the same resistance, as originally intended by Joseph Pilates. This creates a consistent challenge throughout every movement, promoting balanced muscle engagement and alignment.Perfect for beginners and advanced practitioners, the Reformer supports a wide range of exercises to build core strength, improve flexibility, and enhance overall body control. Its timeless design ensures an authentic Pilates experience, true to the method’s roots.

Ladder Barrel

The Gratz Classical Ladder Barrel is a timeless piece of Pilates equipment designed to improve flexibility, core strength, and spinal alignment. True to Joseph Pilates’ original design, it features a sturdy, fixed ladder and a curved barrel that provide a stable surface for safe and effective movement.

Perfect for all levels, the Ladder Barrel targets the back, shoulders, hips, and hamstrings while encouraging spinal length and alignment. Its versatile design makes it an essential tool for enhancing strength, flexibility, and overall body awareness.

Wunda Chair

The Gratz Classical Wunda Chair is a compact yet powerful piece of Pilates equipment designed to build core strength, balance, and overall body control. True to Joseph Pilates’ original specifications, its simple design features a padded seat, a pedal with adjustable spring tension, and a sturdy frame that supports a variety of exercises.

The Wunda Chair is ideal for targeting smaller muscle groups, improving stability, and enhancing functional movement. Despite its size, it offers a full-body workout with exercises that challenge strength, flexibility, and coordination.

Spine Corrector

The  Spine Corrector is a key piece of Pilates equipment designed to open the chest, strengthen the core, and improve spinal alignment. Its signature curved design supports the natural contours of the body, allowing for targeted stretches and strengthening exercises that promote flexibility and posture.

Ideal for all levels, the Spine Corrector helps to release tension in the shoulders, back, and hips while enhancing overall mobility. True to Joseph Pilates’ original specifications, its precise dimensions ensure proper biomechanics, making it a vital tool for building strength, improving alignment, and deepening your Pilates practice.

Cadillac

The Gratz Classical Cadillac, also known as the Trapeze Table, is one of the most versatile and transformative pieces of Pilates equipment. Designed by Joseph Pilates, it features a sturdy frame with a padded table and an array of attachments, including springs, bars, and straps, offering endless exercise possibilities.

The Cadillac is ideal for improving strength, flexibility, and stability, making it suitable for practitioners of all levels. It’s particularly beneficial for rehabilitation and advanced movement exploration, providing support and resistance to help refine technique and alignment. 

Arm/Baby Chair

The Gratz Classical Baby Chair is a small but powerful piece of Pilates equipment designed to improve core strength, flexibility, and overall body control. With its compact design and adjustable spring resistance, the Baby Chair offers a variety of exercises that challenge stability and promote alignment.

Perfect for targeting the core, hips, and legs, the Baby Chair helps develop balance and coordination while offering a deeper connection to movement. True to Joseph Pilates’ original specifications, its design ensures safe, effective exercises that support a well-rounded Pilates practice for all levels.

High Chair

The Gratz Classical High Chair is a versatile and effective piece of Pilates equipment designed to build strength, improve balance, and enhance posture. With its sturdy frame, padded seat, and adjustable springs, the High Chair provides a range of exercises that target the core, legs, and upper body.True to Joseph Pilates’ original design, the High Chair is ideal for developing stability and flexibility, especially in the hips, thighs, and lower back. Its compact size and precise construction make it an essential tool for both beginners and advanced practitioners, offering a challenging yet accessible workout that promotes overall body awareness and alignment.

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Ped-O-Pull

The Classical Ped-O-Pull is a minimalist yet highly effective piece of Pilates equipment designed to challenge balance, posture, and core strength. Featuring a tall vertical pole with adjustable springs and handles, it requires precise control and alignment to perform the exercises correctly.

Ideal for improving stability and strengthening the deep core muscles, the Ped-O-Pull also helps enhance shoulder and upper body strength while refining posture. True to Joseph Pilates’ original design, it’s a deceptively simple apparatus that delivers profound results, making it a valuable addition to any Pilates practice.

Tower

The Tower is a versatile and powerful piece of Pilates equipment that combines the functionality of springs, bars, and straps with a mat base. Designed to strengthen, stretch, and align the body, the Tower offers a full-body workout that enhances core strength, flexibility, and stability.

True to Joseph Pilates’ original design, the Tower’s precise construction ensures proper resistance and support for a wide range of exercises. Ideal for practitioners of all levels, it’s perfect for building strength, improving posture, and exploring dynamic movement patterns in a controlled environment.

Foot Corrector

The Gratz Classical Foot Corrector is a specialized piece of Pilates equipment designed to strengthen and align the feet, which are foundational to overall body posture and movement. Featuring a sturdy frame with a spring-loaded pedal, it targets the muscles of the feet, ankles, and lower legs to improve flexibility, stability, and strength. True to Joseph Pilates' original design, the Foot Corrector helps correct imbalances, enhance foot function, and promote better alignment throughout the body. It’s especially beneficial for improving foot health, preventing injuries, and developing a stronger, more stable foundation for Pilates exercises.

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