Wood Folding Reformer

Overview

The Wood Folding Reformer is a full-length reformer built to fold away. It keeps the parts that matter on a reformer — a sprung carriage, an adjustable footbar, ropes and handles, shoulder rests and a padded headrest — and adds a folding frame and transport wheels, so it can live in a spare room, a bedroom corner or a living space that has to stay open. It is offered with a maple, oak or lacquered-wood frame and black, white or gray upholstery. For a color other than the one pictured, send us a message before you order.

Who it suits

It suits people who want regular reformer practice at home but cannot give the machine a permanent footprint. It also works for small studios and instructors who need to clear the floor between sessions or between classes of different kinds. Newer practitioners can start on lighter spring combinations, and the six-spring range leaves room to progress.

In use

The carriage supports the familiar reformer exercise families: footwork on the footbar, bridging, feet-in-straps work, rowing and arm series with the ropes, kneeling and side-lying work, and stretches along the length of the frame. Springs hook onto the two-row adjustment bar, so you can change resistance between exercises without tools. The three-position headrest and padded shoulder rests help you set the carriage for your height and the exercise in front of you.

Materials and build

• Frame: maple with a water-based wood finish; oak and lacquered wood are also available.
• Rails: thick, load-bearing stainless steel.
• Springs: six piano-wire springs, two-row adjustment.
• Upholstery: microfiber leather over high-density foam.
• Ropes and pulleys: climbing-grade ropes on sturdy pulley bearings, with a stainless steel position adjuster.

Space planning

Set up for use, the reformer measures 232 × 62 × 27 cm (91 × 24 × 11 in). Allow about 2 ft (60 cm) of clearance on each side for getting on and off and for strap work, which means a clear area of roughly 352 × 182 cm (139 × 72 in). When it is folded, it needs only a wall-side spot and a clear path to roll it there. It ships in a package of about 135 × 74 × 60 cm (53 × 29 × 24 in), so check doorways and stairs before delivery.

Setup and care

Assembly is required, and the hardware and printed instructions come in the box. It ships with free curbside freight to the contiguous US. Wipe the upholstery with a soft, damp cloth and mild soap, and dust the wood frame with a dry cloth; keep it out of direct sun and away from heaters to protect the finish. Keep the rails free of grit, and check springs, ropes and fasteners from time to time. The reformer is covered by the Linden & Spring Limited Warranty.