Proform Core Tech Bench

Ok, first off putting this thing together is a big project..took over an hour but it's worth it. Most pilates machines are 5x the cost and this one does the job really well. Shipping was fast as usual and the product arrived with all the parts in good condition. The best part is the dvd that comes with it. It's just like being in a pilates class with the instructor guiding you through each exercise, telling you when to breathe. 30 minutes later you have worked out your entire body and you feel great! It took a few tries to get the ropes adjusted to the proper length for my body but overall the machine is easy to use and feels comfortable. It's actually very heavy and awkward to get into the open position for use, so if you have the room in your house to leave it open, do so. I'm very glad I bought this machine..my sister has one too and we're both getting back into shape!

• Did the product fit true to size? yes
• How is the quality of the product? good
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? yes

I've had product for about 3 weeks and loving it! Set-up wasn't difficult, especially if you lay out all the pieces before beginning. I set it up by myself (although I would recommend getting another person to help). Took approx. 2 hours to set up. Padding on the seat is comfortable, and machine glides without a hitch. On the negative - the footbar is a bit uncomfortable but i've wrapped it in foam for added comfort!

• How is the quality of the product? The quality of the product is as described. Nicely padded, smooth glide.
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? There was a 3-4 inch indentation in the padding - probably from one of the metal pieces pressed against pad during shipping.

Yes, this Pilates reformer is heavy, but there's very little assembly and I get an excellent workout. I had tried to do all my old reformer exercises with resistance bands but it simply wasn't working out. I sometimes wish I hadn't sold my old reformer, but I actually like this one better because of the size of the sliding carriage. To make the footbar a little more comfortable I bought a set of foam handlebar grips and slipped them onto the bar (3 worked perfectly) and it's so much easier to work barefoot. The was a great purchase at an excellent price...and nobody could beat the shipping charge!

I have not used the bench enough to have a super strong opinion about it, however, I think that it does a good job of working specific muscles. Its seems to be good quality, and I had a very easy and good experience with this particular website.