Skelcore’s Folding Reformer Brings Pilates to Gyms, Hotels & Wellness Spaces
Designed for quick deployment and easy storage, the folding reformer helps fitness facilities integrate Pilates without disrupting existing programming
For many gym owners, adding new programming like Pilates comes with a major hurdle: space.
Dedicated reformer studios require significant square footage, making it difficult for fitness facilities to justify the investment. Skelcore, a Miami-based fitness and wellness company, has introduced a folding Pilates reformer designed to solve this challenge. With a compact design, the reformer allows gyms, hotels and multi-use fitness spaces to offer Pilates classes without sacrificing floor space or disrupting existing programming.
Marc Ackermann, founder and CEO of Skelcore, highlighted the opportunity for gym operators.
“With 53,000 gyms in the U.S. alone, many have studios that could increase their return on investment by offering Pilates as a strength modality,” Ackermann said.
The reformer’s portability makes it a practical option for gyms and other facilities with limited space.
“These reformers can be stacked safely against a wall and deployed within seconds for Pilates classes,” said Mia Bustamante, Skelcore’s product manager for Pilates.
The folding Pilates reformer is available in lightweight aluminum and American maple wood. Skelcore has also launched a range of traditional Pilates reformers, available in aluminum, oak and Canadian maple, along with an XL version in Canadian maple.
According to Skelcore, all reformers can be customized in color and leather finish, allowing fitness facilities to tailor the equipment to their branding or design preferences.
They are built with six German-made piano wire springs for smooth resistance and aluminum tracks to enhance glide and performance. The design includes two rows of adjustable resistance hooks, allowing for customizable tension levels. The reformers feature microfiber leather upholstery and double-looped straps, enabling a wider range of exercises. Additionally, each reformer comes with a jump box to expand workout options and a safety strap for secure storage when not in use.
Skelcore has made its Pilates reformers available in 45 countries, allowing gym operators worldwide to explore Pilates as a growing revenue stream. The company’s showroom in Miami now features the full range of reformers, giving potential buyers the opportunity to evaluate the equipment firsthand. Its expansion into Pilates aligns with its broader growth in the fitness equipment industry.
The company, founded in 2020, has rapidly gained recognition, securing a global licensing deal with Powerhouse Gyms International last year as a preferred equipment provider. With its new folding Pilates reformer, the brand is further positioning itself as a versatile provider for gym owners looking to maximize space and diversify their offerings.