Benefits of reformer Pilates compared with mat Pilates, apart from cost

[thepollyanna]

What are the main benefits of reformer pilates over mat pilates, cost aside? Or I suppose, the disadvantages?

Reformer has advantages for me. I like the resistance aspect, which is much easier than using bands in mat Pilates.

That said, one weekly session of mat Pilates complements reformer perfectly and is beneficial for core work and stability in particular.

So, I’d say both have advantages and so both work well together.

Reformer Pilates has some dangers - if the machines aren’t set up right or you’re not using them right you can really injure yourself.

(Not a benefit obviously! Just a difference between the two).