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01-31-20, 12:07 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
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I'm a pilates instructor at a studio that uses the Allegro 2! It is an amazing piece of equipment. With that being said, when I was in the market for purchasing a reformer, I ended up with a used Allegro 1 with tower (off of Craigslist).
You cannot go wrong with Balanced Body equipment. They are extremely well made and with personal use can certainly last a lifetime. Because of that, I would consider what about the reformer are "must haves" now and how your practice will grow in the future. Will the model you choose have the capability to "grow with you"? For me, the major drawback of the IQ is that it's on the floor and I don't believe there is an option to purchase legs. Getting on/off the reformer while on the floor is a real drag for me and as I age, it's only going to get worse. Additionally, the reformer being on the floor will severely restrict the number of exercises you can do. Hopefully this gives you some helpful information! |
02-01-20, 04:11 PM | ||
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Colorado
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Btw, can you believe - someone sold an Allegro 2 on Craigslist near me a couple of weeks ago for $750!?!? I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the post. I had let a couple of days go by without checking the site and saw the listing ONE DAY after it was posted. Of course, multiple people had already contacted the seller and were ahead of me "in line" to buy it. Apparently there wasn't anything wrong with it either, it was just a wealthy woman who wanted it out of her home gym and didn't care how much it sold for. |
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02-01-20, 04:48 PM | |
Join Date: Nov 2001
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I don’t want to discourage you from the IQ. Sounds like you have thoughtfully researched the options while keeping in mind your priorities. These reformers are quite an investment and I’d hate for you to be disappointed in your purchase.
Certainly a DIY stand could work. I just worry about the stability of the reformer on the stand since it’s such a heavy piece of equipment. Sounds like space is a primary concern as well so you’d have to figure out how best to store the stand etc. I do quite a bit of standing work alongside the reformer that requires it to be elevated. Eve’s lunge is probably one you’re familiar with since you enjoy classical pilates. Sounds like a good plan to watch some other pilates workouts to familiarize yourself with the exercises you can/can’t do on the IQ. Taking classes at a local studio is always a terrific option and you can always inquire about how to modify exercises for the IQ. I hope I have given you some encouragement. No doubt you can perform tons of excellent work on the IQ and it very well may be your new best friend. I know how much I love my allegro 1 despite there always being “something better”. Enjoy! |
02-03-20, 01:33 AM | |
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Seattle, WA
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It's most likely not the answer you want to hear, but nothing compares to a workout on a classical Reformer made by Gratz or Pilates Designs By Basil. I had worked out on BB and Stott equipment for a very long time, but after trying classical equipment five years ago, I will never use non-classical equipment again.
You can't stand a classical Reformer on its end when not using it, but it has a smaller footprint than BB reformers. They are very pricy to order new, but you can often find gently used ones for a good price on Craigslist or FB Marketplace. If there's a way to re-arrange the man-cave to permanently make room for one, I highly recommend it. |
02-03-20, 08:15 AM | ||
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Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: CT
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All arm exercises are/can be done on the box so that there is room to extend the arm down. I've had the relatively inexpensive AeroPilates Performer, Anniversary edition, without an elevated platform for over 10 years and have been very happy with it. I leave it open and being on the floor it helps keep the room looking "airy".
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