Stamina AeroPilates 5-cord Reformer

The machine WORKS! I’ve never had such great home workouts in my life and I’m a very active person who loves working out (Pilates, yoga, weight training, ballet barre, pole dancing, running etc). I wanted a reformer that was reasonable in price. I was not willing to pay over 1k for something I needed to be small enough to fit in my 1 bedroom apartment in Miami FL. I also wanted something that I could add a lot of resistance to so I chose the 5 cord one. I purchased 2 red cords for glutes and 1 yellow for abdominal workouts which I found totally worth it but it’s definitely not necessary cause you can simply add more of the black cords that come with it, or take them all away. I purchased a box which can add a few different type of exercises and I changed the hand loops because the ones that came with the machine were kind of cheap and not very comfortable. But again the machine is so much cheaper than others out there so these small additional purchases are so worth it! I did buy a stand (large size) but returned it because it made the machine not as mobile. Again, I have a small apartment and I push the reformer under my couch after each use to get it out the way. It can also fold in half and be rolled away wherever you like. Cons: -Handles were small, not comfortable and kind of cheap -Overall you can tell the machine is on the lower end but it doesn’t take away from its functionality, you just know it wasn’t a $2-5k machine or studio grade. -the carriage cushion is a little thin and with certain kneeling exercises it can be a little hard on the knees. I simply use a yoga knee pad if I need it (I might be sensitive tho). -Because it folds in half there is the slightest sensation of a bump/ incline when the carriage is pulled all the way back, I rarely feel this but if you’re looking for a COMPLETELY smooth ride all the time It might bother you a bit.