Meet the Apparatus: Reformers, Cadillacs, Chairs & More at Our Orillia Studio

When you walk into More Life Pilates studio, your eyes are naturally drawn to the traditional wood-and-leather apparatus lining our studio space. Unlike open-floor gyms, classical Pilates relies heavily on specialized spring-driven equipment designed to support, challenge, and correct structural alignment.

Here is a breakdown of some of the apparatus you will experience during your sessions at our Orillia studio:

1. The Reformer

The Reformer features a sliding carriage attached to 4 equally weighted springs. It provides variable resistance to strengthen your core control, leg strength, and spinal articulation whether you are lying, sitting, or standing

2. The Cadillac 

An impressive and highly versatile structure equipped with overhead bars, a trapeze swing, and spring loops, the Cadillac allows for deep spinal decompression, functional stretching & strengthening, and tailored support for every fitness level

3. The Wunda Chair

Originally designed by Joseph Pilates as a compact home-fitness apparatus, this minimalist wooden chair features a padded seat and a weighted pedal attached to heavy springs. It challenges lateral stability, balance, and lower-body endurance

4. The Ladder Barrel

Combining a barrel-shaped arch with wooden ladder rungs, this apparatus is specifically designed to stretch, extend, and mobilize the thoracic spine while firing up the entire powerhouse

5. Ped-O-Pull

Featuring a vertical pole mounted on a wooden base with overhead springs and handles, challenging core stability, balance, and spinal alignment through standing exercises that promote posture, breath control, and the two-way stretch

Discover how these historic machines can completely change the way your body feels. Start your journey towards injury prevention, improved posture, increased flexibility and strength, better breath control and decreased pain now! Book online today.