Awhile ago, I wrote a post on the best pilates reformer machines for your home gym, but only some of them were easy to store. Fact is, most of us don’t have room in our home for a dedicated pilates area–I know I don’t–which means I would need to have a high quality pilates reformer that I could fold up and put away in a closet when I’m not using it.
And, good news, there are some great pilates reformer machines that do just that. But, you want to make sure that the machine you choose can support the kinds of pilates exercises that you’re doing. For example, a popular pilates reformer on social media doesn’t have a jump board. I happen to love cardio jump classes, so that would not be a fit for me. Or, maybe you’re doing more advanced moves and you need to be sure that the reformer is going to be secure enough to support you, so you don’t get hurt. Well, that is going to also narrow down the right reformers for you.
So, I decided to put together a list of the best foldable pilates reformer machines, based on features and price. I’ve been practicing pilates on a reformer for about five years now and it’s been completely transformative for my health and fitness. I even reviewed popular pilates studios like Club Pilates and Bodyrok, too. And, I’ve been doing advanced classes at Club Pilates for years. I definitely know a thing or two about reformer machines and hope to add one to my own home soon. These are the foldable pilates reformers I’d recommend in the affordable, mid-range, and high-end price categories:
1. Best Affordable Foldable Reformer: Arkantos
Here’s the foldable pilates reformer that is popular on social media right now. It’s well made and many reviewers say that they feel very secure when exercising on this reformer. The light colors won’t clash with your home aesthetic and I love how the shoulder pads are rounded and padded, too. The only downside here is no jump board and it’s not going to be suitable for very advanced moves. But, if you’re looking for a great beginner to intermediate pilates reformer, that you can stow away when you’re not using it, for an affordable price, this is a great pick.
- Comes in a light gray and a white leather
- Wheels for easy moving
- Folds really compact
- padded shoulder rests and carriage
- 2-year quality warranty
- Weight capacity up to 250lbs
- 5 adjustable resistance cords
- Reviewers say it’s very sturdy and feels secure
Shop the Arkantos affordable foldable pilates reformer here
2. Best Mid-Range Foldable Reformer: Aeropilates Premier Reformer
This is another great foldable pilates reformer that is going to offer more options, including a jump tramp! I could pay this thing off with just 4-5 months of classes, and that’s if it’s not on sale, which it usually is. If you’re looking for a reformer with the features of a higher end reformer, then this one is going to make you very happy. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Durable steel frame
- Padded, wider platform
- Comes with rebounder (YES!)
- Head and neck support pillow
- Padded, wider footbar (I LOVE THIS SO MUCH)
- Furry hand and foot straps (THANK YOU AERO!)
- Foldable frame
- Built-in wheels (HURRAH!)
- Good for up to 300 lb. weight
- and much more
Honestly, this is a really solid reformer built for a home gym. I really think Aeropilates nailed it with this one.
Shop the Aeropilates Premier Reformer Here
3. Prettiest Mid-Range Foldable Pilates Reformer: EGNFG
I’m obsessed with this powder blue foldable pilates reformer. It has all the bells and whistles, for less than $2k, which is about half a year in monthly Club Pilates expenses. So, if you find yourself catching the pilates bug and hate going to a studio to workout, then this is going to give you the best of both worlds. And, it’s pretty! For something you could be lugging in and out of a closet every day, or even leaving out unless you have company over, you want it to be pretty to look at. Am I right? Plus, it’s going to deliver on those features.
- Foldable
- Wooden frame and stainless steel tracks and pullies
- Studio level features for even advance pilates students
- Padded head rest
- Padded shoulder rests
- Padded carriage
- Comes with box, straps, adjustable springs in various weights and more!
- Jumpboards
- Wear resistant silent pullies (BIG DEAL!! Screeching pullies are the worst!)
I could honestly keep going on this one. I love this one so much. My house has a lot of blue and coastal tones in it, so this is the top of my list for pilates reformers.
Shop the EGNFG Foldable Pilates Reformer Here
4. Best High End Foldable Pilates Reformer: Faittd Foldable Pilates Reformer
Faittd makes some incredible high end reformers and they used a lot of those features on this foldable pilates reformer option. Faittd is one of the most popular brands for at-home pilates reformers machines. I’ve had a lot of readers buy them and come back to tell me how much they love it. I really like this reformer. Here’s what you can look forward to:
- Solid construction
- Padded carriage
- Padded jumpboard
- Heavy duty hardware
- 6 position spring bars
- Ergonomically designed
- Easily moved with wheels
- Folds in half
- Comes with accessories like the box
When storing, this one is going to fold in half and store in a closet easily. Looks fantastic folded. But, it does have additional pieces that also will take up space. It’s not going to store as narrowly as others on this list:
Keep in mind, the board and box won’t fold, Still, a great option for the compact home gym space or to put in a large storage closet, and this one is going to last you a long time and support you as you advance through the pilates levels.
Shop the Faittd Foldable Pilates Reformer here
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Do you love pilates as much as I do? Which one of these would you want in your home gym? For more pilates content, you may also like these posts:
- Best pilates reformers for your home gym
- 8 best workout leggings for pilates
- 21 benefits of pilates if you have chronic pain or an autoimmune disease
I hope you found something that helped you today! Come back soon for more wellness content.
Have a fabulous day,
E
