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Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP 557 Home Pilates Reformer with Free-Form Cardio Rebounder

Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP 557 Home Pilates Reformer with Free-Form Cardio Rebounder
Brand: Stamina
Category: Sports

List Price: $1,500.00
Buy New: $1,299.00
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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 6 reviews
Sales Rank: 122482

Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 165
Dimensions (in): 98 x 23.5 x 15

MPN: 55-5557
Model: 55-5557
UPC: 022643555570
EAN: 0022643555570
ASIN: B0012TJI8S

Release Date: February 18, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:
  • Comes with free-form cardio rebounder
  • Rails are 8-inches longer than standard reformers
  • With adjustable headrest, footrest, ropes, straps, and handgrips
  • High-density foam shoulder pads
  • Provides gentle and safe cardio workouts as effective as a treadmill

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Amazon.com Product Description
The Stamina AeroPilates Pro XP557 is for the person who takes their home Pilates reformer workout seriously and who wants to take the traditional Pilates workout to the next level with the addition of cardio. The Pro XP557 was made eight inches longer than standard reformers to accommodate all heights, throughout all Pilates exercises. Four springs, each with different resistance levels, allow you to refine your workout variations even further. Achieve the long, lean Pilates body as you improve your cardiovascular fitness with the Free-Form Rebounder. You'll lose weight and tone the hips, thighs, and abdominals! Using the AeroPilates Pro is the safest, most effective way to perform Pilates exercises without a licensed instructor, and with the included videos, anyone can learn to use the machine.

Durable frame and oak-finished wood construction give the AeroPilates Pro the quality and look of upscale commercial reformers, but it is more affordable and sized to fit your home. Adjustable ropes, straps, and handgrips are designed to fit any user. Footrest adjusts to three positions, and the rails are eight inches longer than standard reformers, to accommodate taller users. Commercial grade wheels provide the smoothest carriage glide available.

The Cardio Rebounder fits in holes at the base of the machine and functions like a trampoline. The Rebounder allows you to "jump" while lying down on the reformer, so that users of any fitness level can use the Rebounder safely and effectively. The cardio workout is gentle to your joints and connective tissue, and yet allows you to reach and maintain your target heart rate as effectively as with a treadmill. You can turn your feet in or out to hit different muscle groups and reach hard to access thigh, hip, and waist muscles. The Rebounder can be taken on and off the reformer easily.

The reformer is elevated about 15 inches off of the floor to allow for more advanced exercises with a greater range of motion, and to make it easier to get on and off. Adjustable headrest and oversized high-density foam shoulder pads offer additional support and comfort. To use the machine, you lay down on the comfortable cushion that moves back and forth on quiet and ultra-smooth rollers and gliders. The resistance is changed with four heavy-duty springs, allowing you to build up resistance as you develop strength, and adjust resistance for different exercises and muscle groups.

Developed by Joseph Hubertus Pilates approximately 80 years ago, the Pilates exercise system develops flexibility, posture, and strength. With the purpose of building core strength, Pilates workouts challenge balance, core strength, stability, and flexibility. The AeroPilates Pro makes challenging Pilates exercises easier to perform properly, effectively, safely and provides optimum challenge and usability for seasoned Pilates trainers and novices alike.

Specifications:

  • Assembled size: 98 x 23.5 x 15 inches (LxWxH)
  • Free-Form Rebounder measures: 14-inches wide x 19-inches tall
  • Aluminum rails and oak-finished wood construction
  • Rails are eight inches longer than standard reformer, to accommodate taller users
  • Reformer is elevated about 15 inches to allow for more advanced exercises and better range of motion
  • Four commercial steel springs provide four levels of workout resistance
  • Quiet, ultra-smooth rollers and gliders for a safe, effective workout
  • Performs over 100 exercises to tone and shape the entire body
  • Adjustable headrest and oversized high-density foam shoulder pads offer additional support and comfort
  • Aluminum rails and oak-finished wood construction
  • Adjustable ropes, straps, and hand grips to fit any user
  • Commercial grade wheels for smoothest carriage glide
  • Footbar adjusts to three positions

What's in the Box?
Stamina Aero Pilates Pro XP 557 Reformer, Free-Form Cardio Rebounder, AeroPilates Level 1 Workout DVD, AeroPilates 20 minute Cardio Workout DVD, and AeroPilates full-color workout wall chart

Manufacturer's Warranty
Frame - 5 years; parts - 90 days



Product Description
Get an intense studio-style Pilates workout right in your own home with the AeroPilates Pro XP557. This fitness aid is for those who take their home workout seriously and want the most from their commercial-grade unit. Pilates exercises engage the core muscles of your "powerhouse" to improve your balance, coordination and flexibility. The Pro XP557 provides four levels of exercise resistance to help you comfortably, safely and effectively tone, strengthen and shape your body. Push off the trampoline-like, patented Free-Form Cardio Rebounder for a low-impact cardiovascular workout that burns calories and fat as effectively as a treadmill! This low-impact exerciser allows you to work and tone without joint stress. And, since youre lying on your back, there is no impact on your legs, hips or spine. The Free-Form Cardio Rebounder offers the only low-impact, aerobic Pilates workout. The XP557 reformer uses four commercial steel springs for resistance that enables over 100 exercises! And, the XP557 is elevated about 15in for more advanced training. This comfortable and efficient machine includes longer rails (9in longer than standard) to accommodate taller users. The footbar adjusts to three positions for more individualized exercises with better range of motion. The adjustable headrest and oversized high density foam shoulder pads also provide additional comfort and support. The adjustable ropes, straps and hand grips ensure user safety while commercial grade carriage wheels offer smoother, more secure movement. With aluminum rails and oak-finished wood construction, this home fitness unit offers commercial-grade quality at an affordable price. Maintain your target heart rate and build cardiovascular fitness while stretching and toning your way to a sculpted body with the AeroPilates Pro XP557.


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1 out of 5 stars It never came.   February 16, 2010
AJ
2 out of 6 found this review helpful

Order never came. Vendor never told me that it was back-ordered until I sent several e-mails after the promised delivery date. My credit card was also charged. I did get it removed, though. I ordered a similar one somewhere else. I will never try something like this again.


3 out of 5 stars Not thrilled   December 31, 2009
W. Rector
6 out of 6 found this review helpful

This looks like a nice piece of equipment and is a step up from the base model which we had before. However, the quality of this unit could clearly be better. The first issue is that the rails come in two pieces that have to be bolted together. It is virtually impossible to get them to line up completely so that there isn't a small step from one rail to the other. This means that you can feel a small thump every time you slide over it. This drives me crazy. The second issue is the footbar. It is removable, but the fit with the brackets attached to the unit is horrible. It has two spring loaded balls that are suppose to snap into the holes on the brackets attached to the unit, but the fit is so poor that they never align. This unit comes with springs and the connection that is welded to each end of the spring looks like it was welded by a high school shop class...very messy! Other than those issues the quality is acceptable. I wish we had purchased a more expensive reformer because it appears you get what you pay for.


5 out of 5 stars So glad I bought it!   December 7, 2009
LAH
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This is really a nice machine and it gives you a great workout. I can see the difference already.
The people that Amazon use to handle delivery were great, on time and very helpful. Now the fun begins!

Instructions for assembly are very good and tools provided were all you need, short of a screwdriver for the wheel replacement (will explain). They suggest you have someone to help you with assembly, make sure you do this, the machine is heavy. The key to putting this machine together properly is the alignment of the rails at midpoint and that really requires two people.

My machine also arrived with a set of "high grade" white wheels which you could replace the standard grade (black wheels) with. Since the standard wheels were already on the machine. I elected to go with them and replace them in the future, big mistake! After all the work to put the machine together properly the wheels only lasted 2 weeks before they started to fall apart, making the machine bumpy and noisy. I was not abusing the machine in any way but using the rebounder really took its toll on the wheels. So I would highly recommend you change out the wheels right away and save yourself a second assembly (you have to take the entire machine apart to put the wheels on). The high grade wheels are superior and show no sign of degradation. We also found on the second installation that alignment of the rail system went much better if you tighten the screws like you would the lug nuts on your car tires, each person on one rail and working slowly on each side (you tighten one screw 3 turns, your partner does the same) that seam needs to be perfectly smooth or the wheels will start to break down quickly.

The instructional DVD's are very good and the results are even better, this really does get you in shape. Hope this info helps and you enjoy the experience as much as I have.



4 out of 5 stars Good Value-Great Workout.   December 23, 2008
Kelly D. Knight (Las Vegas, NV)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

I have used my AeroPilates reformer for 30 days straight. I used the level 1 video that came with the reformer for a few weeks then started using the level 2 video. They both are just over 30 minutes. I began seeing results within the first week. I now have definition in my biceps, triceps, quads and abs. And, I feel very stretched and relaxed after each workout.

I haven't used the rebounder so much. It's an excellent ab and leg workout but I'm not sure if it's doing as much cardio as I want. I want to try it again with my heart rate monitor, I just haven't gotten around to it yet.

The machine itself is good. It's very solid--there's no shaking during the workout. The pulley system does squeak some. My biggest complaint is the foot bar. I fight it every time I need to move it. Luckily, I don't have to move it much.

I think this is a great value given the cost of pilates reformer classes and the quality of the workout; there's nothing better.




5 out of 5 stars Great Pilates!!!!   May 21, 2008
L. Rose (Mountainside, NJ USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful

I LOVE this pilates machine! It was relatively easy to put together - it took me about an hour. the instructions were clear and easy to follow. I like the video and the exercise map. I feel very comfortable on the machine....I would say I am as comfortable on this as I was on the one at the gym! It is great!

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