I asked a certified instructor if it was possible to do a reformer Pilates workout without a reformer—here’s what she suggests

Woman exercising using sliders at home.

To the uninitiated, the Pilates reformer’s combination of sliding carriage, slings, handles, bars and pulleys looks like the most complicated fitness contraption ever designed. To the initiated, it’s an incredibly effective way to develop strength and control, which explains its popularity.

But unless you have the money and space to install one in your house, you’ll have to pay to visit a Pilates studio to use one.