{"id":137146,"date":"2026-03-02T06:05:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T11:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/?p=137146"},"modified":"2026-04-09T14:48:16","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T18:48:16","slug":"rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Is the Reformer Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rita-catolino-mar-apr.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"137147\"  data-init-width=\"1400\"  data-init-height=\"1164\" title=\"rita-catolino-mar-apr\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-width=\"703\" data-height=\"584\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1400 \/ 1164;\" ml-d=\"-2\" mt-d=\"0\" center-v-d=\"false\" ml-t=\"0\" mt-t=\"-1.5550000000000068\" ml-m=\"0\" mt-m=\"-2.147999999999996\" center-h-t=\"false\" center-h-d=\"false\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"137147\" width=\"703\" data-init-width=\"1400\" height=\"584\" data-init-height=\"1164\" title=\"rita-catolino-mar-apr\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rita-catolino-mar-apr.jpg\" data-width=\"703\" data-height=\"584\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1400 \/ 1164;\" ml-d=\"-2\" mt-d=\"0\" center-v-d=\"false\" ml-t=\"0\" mt-t=\"-1.5550000000000068\" ml-m=\"0\" mt-m=\"-2.147999999999996\" center-h-t=\"false\" center-h-d=\"false\"><\/noscript><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"\"><strong>It\u2019s hard to deny<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>that Pilates has been trending in recent years, surging from a niche rehabilitation method to a mainstream fitness obsession. Social media feeds are filled with promises of \u201clong, lean muscles\u201d and impressive reformer routines, racking up views and likes for pros and casual exercisers alike. But what\u2019s behind the hype, and how does it hold up against traditional weight training?<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\"><strong>The Pros of Pilates<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"\">At its core, Pilates is a low-impact practice that emphasizes core strength, stability, flexibility, and mindful movement, but its greatest benefits are foundational. It builds exceptional core strength from the inside out, teaching you how to engage deep stabilizing muscles often neglected in other workouts. This can lead to better posture, reduced back pain, and improved functional movement in daily life. The focus on controlled, precise movements also enhances body awareness, balance, and coordination, and as an added benefit, its low-impact nature makes it accessible to a wide range of people, from athletes to those recovering from injury.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\"><strong>The Cons and Limitations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>However, Pilates is not a one-stop shop for all fitness goals. A significant limitation, for example, is its minimal impact on bone density. Weight-bearing and high-impact exercises, like running and plyo, are crucial for bone health, which Pilates generally doesn\u2019t improve. While it builds muscular endurance and stability, it\u2019s less effective at building significant muscle mass (hypertrophy) or maximizing raw strength. In addition, for those seeking a major cardiovascular challenge, most classic Pilates classes will not elevate the heart rate as much as running or high-intensity interval training would.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span style=\"\">\u201c<\/span><\/strong>Pilates is not a one-stop shop for all fitness goals.<em>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\"><strong>Pilates Versus Weight Lifting<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This isn\u2019t a question of which is better, but a question of how different tools will help you reach different goals. Weight lifting is superior for building muscle size, increasing absolute strength, boosting metabolism through greater muscle mass, and improving bone density. It\u2019s the go-to for significant muscle gains and spurring changes in body composition.<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Pilates, by contrast, is better for improving movement quality, posture, and core resilience. An ideal fitness regimen often combines them&nbsp;in complementary ways. A weight lifter can use Pilates to correct imbalances, enhance mobility, and prevent injury, while someone who frequently does Pilates can lift weights to build bone density and greater strength. For those adding strength training to a Pilates-heavy regimen, a progressive overload program is ideal for helping with plateaus and achieving greater muscle growth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\"><strong>What\u2019s the Hype?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"\">When you break it down, the current Pilates boom is driven by several factors. For starters, it promises a toned, athletic physique without bulk, an aesthetic that resonates widely today. &nbsp;Plus, the reformer\u2014the iconic machine utilized in Pilates studios\u2014delivers a unique, challenging workout that feels both novel and effective, and on social media, it has a highly sharable aesthetic, fostering community and an aspirational image. But perhaps most crucially, Pilates aligns with the growing wellness trend toward mind-body connection, offering physical results alongside mental focus and stress relief that purely strength-focused routines sometimes lack.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"\"><strong>My Takeaway<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>No matter your opinion on the culture surrounding Pilates (or its often high per-class price point), there\u2019s no denying that it\u2019s a highly effective practice for building a strong, aligned, and capable body. In my opinion, the hype is largely justified by its unique benefits\u2014just remember that it\u2019s not a replacement for all other types of exercise! For a well-rounded fitness profile, combining the foundational strength and mindfulness of Pilates with the muscle-building, bone-strengthening power of weight lifting creates a powerful synergy that addresses both performance and longevity. In short, if it aligns with your goals, you enjoy it, and you include other methodologies in your routine, there\u2019s no harm in making it a staple of your personal program.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"\">Written by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/ritacatolino\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Rita Catolino<\/strong><\/a>, B.A. Health and Fitness Expert, Certified Trainer &amp; Best-Selling AuthorPhotography by <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/paulbuceta\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\">Paul Buceta<\/a><\/strong>Hair &amp; makeup by <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/monicakalra\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\">Monica Kalra<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":427,"featured_media":138508,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":"","tve_updated_post":"<div class=\"thrv_wrapper tve_image_caption\" data-css=\"tve-u-18d668238d4\" style=\"\"><span class=\"tve_image_frame\" style=\"\"><img class=\"tve_image td-animation-stack-type0-2 tcb-moved-image wp-image-137147\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"137147\" width=\"703\" data-init-width=\"1400\" height=\"584\" data-init-height=\"1164\" title=\"rita-catolino-mar-apr\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/rita-catolino-mar-apr.jpg\" data-width=\"703\" data-height=\"584\" style=\"aspect-ratio: auto 1400 \/ 1164;\" ml-d=\"-2\" mt-d=\"0\" data-css=\"tve-u-18de2ea7ae9\" center-v-d=\"false\" ml-t=\"0\" mt-t=\"-1.5550000000000068\" ml-m=\"0\" mt-m=\"-2.147999999999996\" center-h-t=\"false\" center-h-d=\"false\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-columns td-modal-image\" style=\"--tcb-col-el-width: 696;\" data-css=\"tve-u-197839d3093\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-row v-2 tcb--cols--1 td-modal-image\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-197839d37c9\"><div class=\"tcb-flex-col td-modal-image\" data-css=\"tve-u-1975ce86208\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tcb-col\"><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-css=\"tve-u-19635b62291\"><p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee640cb\"><strong>It\u2019s hard to deny<\/strong><strong> <\/strong>that Pilates has been trending in recent years, surging from a niche rehabilitation method to a mainstream fitness obsession. Social media feeds are filled with promises of \u201clong, lean muscles\u201d and impressive reformer routines, racking up views and likes for pros and casual exercisers alike. But what\u2019s behind the hype, and how does it hold up against traditional weight training?<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-divider\" data-style-d=\"tve_sep-2\" data-thickness-d=\"3\" data-color-d=\"rgb(66, 66, 66)\" data-gradient-d=\"linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(66, 66, 66) 0%, rgb(0, 0, 0) 100%)\" data-css=\"tve-u-198a436cdab\">\n\t<hr class=\"tve_sep tve_sep-2\" style=\"\">\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-css=\"tve-u-19635b62291\"><h3 class=\"\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee60518\"><strong>The Pros of Pilates<\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee66079\">At its core, Pilates is a low-impact practice that emphasizes core strength, stability, flexibility, and mindful movement, but its greatest benefits are foundational. It builds exceptional core strength from the inside out, teaching you how to engage deep stabilizing muscles often neglected in other workouts. This can lead to better posture, reduced back pain, and improved functional movement in daily life. The focus on controlled, precise movements also enhances body awareness, balance, and coordination, and as an added benefit, its low-impact nature makes it accessible to a wide range of people, from athletes to those recovering from injury.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-divider\" data-style-d=\"tve_sep-2\" data-thickness-d=\"3\" data-color-d=\"rgb(66, 66, 66)\" data-gradient-d=\"linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(66, 66, 66) 0%, rgb(0, 0, 0) 100%)\" data-css=\"tve-u-198a436cdab\">\n\t<hr class=\"tve_sep tve_sep-2\" style=\"\">\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-css=\"tve-u-19635b62291\"><h3 class=\"\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee6835e\"><strong>The Cons and Limitations<\/strong><\/h3><p>However, Pilates is not a one-stop shop for all fitness goals. A significant limitation, for example, is its minimal impact on bone density. Weight-bearing and high-impact exercises, like running and plyo, are crucial for bone health, which Pilates generally doesn\u2019t improve. While it builds muscular endurance and stability, it\u2019s less effective at building significant muscle mass (hypertrophy) or maximizing raw strength. In addition, for those seeking a major cardiovascular challenge, most classic Pilates classes will not elevate the heart rate as much as running or high-intensity interval training would.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-divider\" data-style-d=\"tve_sep-2\" data-thickness-d=\"3\" data-color-d=\"rgb(66, 66, 66)\" data-gradient-d=\"linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(66, 66, 66) 0%, rgb(0, 0, 0) 100%)\" data-css=\"tve-u-198a436cdab\">\n\t<hr class=\"tve_sep tve_sep-2\" style=\"\">\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee54c5b\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><span data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee54c61\" style=\"\">\u201c<\/span><\/strong>Pilates is not a one-stop shop for all fitness goals.<em>\u201d<\/em><\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-divider\" data-style-d=\"tve_sep-2\" data-thickness-d=\"3\" data-color-d=\"rgb(66, 66, 66)\" data-gradient-d=\"linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(66, 66, 66) 0%, rgb(0, 0, 0) 100%)\" data-css=\"tve-u-198a436cdab\">\n\t<hr class=\"tve_sep tve_sep-2\" style=\"\">\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-css=\"tve-u-19635b62291\"><h3 class=\"\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee6be75\"><strong>Pilates Versus Weight Lifting<\/strong><\/h3><p>This isn\u2019t a question of which is better, but a question of how different tools will help you reach different goals. Weight lifting is superior for building muscle size, increasing absolute strength, boosting metabolism through greater muscle mass, and improving bone density. It\u2019s the go-to for significant muscle gains and spurring changes in body composition.<\/p><p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee7320d\">Pilates, by contrast, is better for improving movement quality, posture, and core resilience. An ideal fitness regimen often combines them&nbsp;in complementary ways. A weight lifter can use Pilates to correct imbalances, enhance mobility, and prevent injury, while someone who frequently does Pilates can lift weights to build bone density and greater strength. For those adding strength training to a Pilates-heavy regimen, a progressive overload program is ideal for helping with plateaus and achieving greater muscle growth.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-divider\" data-style-d=\"tve_sep-2\" data-thickness-d=\"3\" data-color-d=\"rgb(66, 66, 66)\" data-gradient-d=\"linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(66, 66, 66) 0%, rgb(0, 0, 0) 100%)\" data-css=\"tve-u-198a436cdab\">\n\t<hr class=\"tve_sep tve_sep-2\" style=\"\">\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-css=\"tve-u-19635b62291\"><h3 class=\"\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee752a1\"><strong>What\u2019s the Hype?<\/strong><\/h3><p style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee781da\">When you break it down, the current Pilates boom is driven by several factors. For starters, it promises a toned, athletic physique without bulk, an aesthetic that resonates widely today. &nbsp;Plus, the reformer\u2014the iconic machine utilized in Pilates studios\u2014delivers a unique, challenging workout that feels both novel and effective, and on social media, it has a highly sharable aesthetic, fostering community and an aspirational image. But perhaps most crucially, Pilates aligns with the growing wellness trend toward mind-body connection, offering physical results alongside mental focus and stress relief that purely strength-focused routines sometimes lack.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-divider\" data-style-d=\"tve_sep-2\" data-thickness-d=\"3\" data-color-d=\"rgb(66, 66, 66)\" data-gradient-d=\"linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(66, 66, 66) 0%, rgb(0, 0, 0) 100%)\" data-css=\"tve-u-198a436cdab\">\n\t<hr class=\"tve_sep tve_sep-2\" style=\"\">\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\" data-css=\"tve-u-19635b62291\"><h3 class=\"\" style=\"\" data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee79d90\"><strong>My Takeaway<\/strong><\/h3><p>No matter your opinion on the culture surrounding Pilates (or its often high per-class price point), there\u2019s no denying that it\u2019s a highly effective practice for building a strong, aligned, and capable body. In my opinion, the hype is largely justified by its unique benefits\u2014just remember that it\u2019s not a replacement for all other types of exercise! For a well-rounded fitness profile, combining the foundational strength and mindfulness of Pilates with the muscle-building, bone-strengthening power of weight lifting creates a powerful synergy that addresses both performance and longevity. In short, if it aligns with your goals, you enjoy it, and you include other methodologies in your routine, there\u2019s no harm in making it a staple of your personal program.&nbsp;<\/p><\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv-divider\" data-style-d=\"tve_sep-2\" data-thickness-d=\"3\" data-color-d=\"rgb(66, 66, 66)\" data-gradient-d=\"linear-gradient(90deg, rgb(66, 66, 66) 0%, rgb(0, 0, 0) 100%)\" data-css=\"tve-u-198a436cdab\">\n\t<hr class=\"tve_sep tve_sep-2\" style=\"\">\n<\/div><div class=\"thrv_wrapper thrv_text_element\"><p data-css=\"tve-u-18d6687065f\" style=\"\">Written by&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/ritacatolino\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\"><strong>Rita Catolino<\/strong><\/a>, B.A. Health and Fitness Expert, Certified Trainer &amp; Best-Selling Author<br>Photography by <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/paulbuceta\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"\">Paul Buceta<\/a><\/strong><br>Hair &amp; makeup by <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/monicakalra\" style=\"outline: none;\" target=\"_blank\">Monica Kalra<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","tve_custom_css":"@media (min-width: 300px){[data-css=\"tve-u-18d668238d4\"] { width: 1400px; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-18d6687065f\"] { font-size: 12px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-18d668238d4\"] .tve_image_frame { height: 100%; }[data-css=\"tve-u-18de2ea7ae9\"] { margin-top: 0px; margin-left: -2px; width: 101% !important; max-width: none !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19635b62291\"] { padding-bottom: 0px !important; margin-top: 10px !important; padding-right: 30px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-197839d3093\"] { margin-top: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-197839d37c9\"] { padding-top: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-198a436cdab\"] .tve_sep { width: 100%; background-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' x='0px' y='0px' viewBox='0 0 9 3' style='enable-background:new 0 0 9 3;' xml:space='preserve'%3E%3Ccircle fill='rgb(66,66,66)' cx='4.5' cy='1.5' r='1.5'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"); background-size: 3px 3px; --tve-applied-background-image: url(\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg version='1.1' xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg' xmlns:xlink='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink' x='0px' y='0px' viewBox='0 0 9 3' style='enable-background:new 0 0 9 3;' xml:space='preserve'%3E%3Ccircle fill='rgb(66,66,66)' cx='4.5' cy='1.5' r='1.5'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\"); height: 3px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee54c5b\"] { font-family: Georgia, serif !important; font-weight: var(--g-bold-weight,bold) !important; font-size: 22px !important; color: var(--tcb-color-9) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-9) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-9) !important; font-style: italic !important; padding-bottom: 4px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee54c61\"] { --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-9) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee60518\"] { color: var(--tcb-color-11) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-11) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-11) !important; padding-bottom: 7px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; padding-top: 10px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee640cb\"] { padding-bottom: 20px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee66079\"] { padding-bottom: 20px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee6835e\"] { padding-top: 10px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 7px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; color: var(--tcb-color-11) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-11) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-11) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee6be75\"] { padding-top: 10px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 7px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; color: var(--tcb-color-11) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-11) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-11) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee7320d\"] { padding-bottom: 20px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee752a1\"] { padding-top: 10px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 7px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; color: var(--tcb-color-11) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-11) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-11) !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee781da\"] { padding-bottom: 20px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; }:not(#tve) [data-css=\"tve-u-19c6ee79d90\"] { padding-top: 10px !important; margin-top: 0px !important; padding-bottom: 7px !important; margin-bottom: 0px !important; color: var(--tcb-color-11) !important; --tcb-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-11) !important; --tve-applied-color: var$(--tcb-color-11) !important; }}@media (max-width: 1023px){[data-css=\"tve-u-18d668238d4\"] .tve_image_frame { height: 319.577px; }[data-css=\"tve-u-18de2ea7ae9\"] { margin-top: -1.555px; margin-left: 0px; width: 100% !important; max-width: none !important; }}@media (max-width: 767px){[data-css=\"tve-u-18d668238d4\"] .tve_image_frame { height: 203.649px; }[data-css=\"tve-u-18de2ea7ae9\"] { margin-top: -2.148px; margin-left: 0px; width: 100% !important; max-width: none !important; }[data-css=\"tve-u-18d668238d4\"] { width: 328px; }[data-css=\"tve-u-19635b62291\"] { padding-right: 3px !important; }}","tve_user_custom_css":"","tve_globals":{"e":"1","font_cls":[]},"tcb2_ready":1,"tcb_editor_enabled":1,"tve_landing_page":"","_tve_header":"","_tve_footer":""},"categories":[2619],"tags":[5434,5288,1376,2505,2389,4369,1258,4663,2829,2879],"class_list":["post-137146","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-trainertips","tag-coachs-corner","tag-fitness-expert","tag-goals","tag-mobility","tag-muscle-building","tag-muscle-gains","tag-personal-trainer","tag-pilates","tag-rita-catolino","tag-training"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 5.0.1.1 - aioseo.com -->\n\t<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"max-image-preview:large\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Rita Catolino\"\/>\n\t<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"generator\" content=\"All in One SEO (AIOSEO) 5.0.1.1\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae - For Women Who Live To Be Fit\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Is the Reformer Right for You? - STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-03-02T11:05:00+00:00\" \/>\n\t\t<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-09T18:48:16+00:00\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:title\" content=\"Is the Reformer Right for You? - STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae\" \/>\n\t\t<meta name=\"twitter:description\" content=\"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?\" \/>\n\t\t<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"aioseo-schema\">\n\t\t\t{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"BlogPosting\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#blogposting\",\"name\":\"Is the Reformer Right for You? - STRONG Fitness Magazine \\u00ae\",\"headline\":\"Is the Reformer Right for You?\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/author\\\/rcatolino\\\/#author\"},\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/Pilates-2.jpg\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":837},\"datePublished\":\"2026-03-02T06:05:00-05:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-09T14:48:16-04:00\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#webpage\"},\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#webpage\"},\"articleSection\":\"Trainer Tips, coach's corner, fitness expert, Goals, mobility, muscle building, muscle gains, personal trainer, Pilates, Rita Catolino, Training\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#breadcrumblist\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com#listItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\",\"nextItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/#listItem\",\"name\":\"Training\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/#listItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Training\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/\",\"nextItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/#listItem\",\"name\":\"Trainer Tips\"},\"previousItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com#listItem\",\"name\":\"Home\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/#listItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Trainer Tips\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/\",\"nextItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#listItem\",\"name\":\"Is the Reformer Right for You?\"},\"previousItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/#listItem\",\"name\":\"Training\"}},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#listItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Is the Reformer Right for You?\",\"previousItem\":{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/#listItem\",\"name\":\"Trainer Tips\"}}]},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"STRONG Fitness Magazine \\u00ae\",\"description\":\"For Women Who Live To Be Fit\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/author\\\/rcatolino\\\/#author\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/author\\\/rcatolino\\\/\",\"name\":\"Rita Catolino\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#authorImage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Rita-Catolino-150x150.jpg\",\"width\":96,\"height\":96,\"caption\":\"Rita Catolino\"}},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#webpage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/\",\"name\":\"Is the Reformer Right for You? - STRONG Fitness Magazine \\u00ae\",\"description\":\"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/#website\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#breadcrumblist\"},\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/author\\\/rcatolino\\\/#author\"},\"creator\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/author\\\/rcatolino\\\/#author\"},\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/Pilates-2.jpg\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#mainImage\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":837},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#mainImage\"},\"datePublished\":\"2026-03-02T06:05:00-05:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-09T14:48:16-04:00\"},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/\",\"name\":\"STRONG Fitness Magazine \\u00ae\",\"description\":\"For Women Who Live To Be Fit\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/#organization\"}}]}\n\t\t<\/script>\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO -->\n\n","aioseo_head_json":{"title":"Is the Reformer Right for You? - STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae","description":"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?","canonical_url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/","robots":"max-image-preview:large","keywords":"","webmasterTools":{"miscellaneous":""},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#blogposting","name":"Is the Reformer Right for You? - STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae","headline":"Is the Reformer Right for You?","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/author\/rcatolino\/#author"},"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pilates-2.jpg","width":1400,"height":837},"datePublished":"2026-03-02T06:05:00-05:00","dateModified":"2026-04-09T14:48:16-04:00","inLanguage":"en-US","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#webpage"},"isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#webpage"},"articleSection":"Trainer Tips, coach's corner, fitness expert, Goals, mobility, muscle building, muscle gains, personal trainer, Pilates, Rita Catolino, Training"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#breadcrumblist","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com#listItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com","nextItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/#listItem","name":"Training"}},{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/#listItem","position":2,"name":"Training","item":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/","nextItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/#listItem","name":"Trainer Tips"},"previousItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com#listItem","name":"Home"}},{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/#listItem","position":3,"name":"Trainer Tips","item":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/","nextItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#listItem","name":"Is the Reformer Right for You?"},"previousItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/#listItem","name":"Training"}},{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#listItem","position":4,"name":"Is the Reformer Right for You?","previousItem":{"@type":"ListItem","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/#listItem","name":"Trainer Tips"}}]},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/#organization","name":"STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae","description":"For Women Who Live To Be Fit","url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/author\/rcatolino\/#author","url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/author\/rcatolino\/","name":"Rita Catolino","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#authorImage","url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rita-Catolino-150x150.jpg","width":96,"height":96,"caption":"Rita Catolino"}},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#webpage","url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/","name":"Is the Reformer Right for You? - STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae","description":"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?","inLanguage":"en-US","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/#website"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#breadcrumblist"},"author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/author\/rcatolino\/#author"},"creator":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/author\/rcatolino\/#author"},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pilates-2.jpg","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#mainImage","width":1400,"height":837},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#mainImage"},"datePublished":"2026-03-02T06:05:00-05:00","dateModified":"2026-04-09T14:48:16-04:00"},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/","name":"STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae","description":"For Women Who Live To Be Fit","inLanguage":"en-US","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/#organization"}}]},"og:locale":"en_US","og:site_name":"STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae - For Women Who Live To Be Fit","og:type":"article","og:title":"Is the Reformer Right for You? - STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae","og:description":"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?","og:url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/","article:published_time":"2026-03-02T11:05:00+00:00","article:modified_time":"2026-04-09T18:48:16+00:00","twitter:card":"summary_large_image","twitter:title":"Is the Reformer Right for You? - STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae","twitter:description":"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?"},"aioseo_meta_data":{"post_id":"137146","title":null,"description":"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?","keywords":null,"keyphrases":{"focus":{"keyphrase":"reformer","score":60,"analysis":{"keyphraseInTitle":{"score":9,"maxScore":9,"error":0},"keyphraseInDescription":{"score":3,"maxScore":9,"error":1},"keyphraseLength":{"score":9,"maxScore":9,"error":0,"length":1},"keyphraseInURL":{"score":5,"maxScore":5,"error":0},"keyphraseInIntroduction":{"score":9,"maxScore":9,"error":0},"keyphraseInSubHeadings":{"score":3,"maxScore":9,"error":1},"keyphraseInImageAlt":{"score":3,"maxScore":9,"error":1},"keywordDensity":{"score":0,"type":"low","maxScore":9,"error":1}}},"additional":[]},"primary_term":null,"canonical_url":null,"og_title":null,"og_description":null,"og_object_type":"default","og_image_type":"default","og_image_url":null,"og_image_width":null,"og_image_height":null,"og_image_custom_url":null,"og_image_custom_fields":null,"og_video":"","og_custom_url":null,"og_article_section":null,"og_article_tags":null,"twitter_use_og":false,"twitter_card":"default","twitter_image_type":"default","twitter_image_url":null,"twitter_image_custom_url":null,"twitter_image_custom_fields":null,"twitter_title":null,"twitter_description":null,"schema":{"blockGraphs":[],"customGraphs":[],"default":{"data":{"Article":[],"Course":[],"Dataset":[],"FAQPage":[],"Movie":[],"Person":[],"Product":[],"ProductReview":[],"Car":[],"Recipe":[],"Service":[],"SoftwareApplication":[],"WebPage":[]},"graphName":"BlogPosting","isEnabled":true},"graphs":[]},"schema_type":"default","schema_type_options":null,"pillar_content":false,"robots_default":true,"robots_noindex":false,"robots_noarchive":false,"robots_nosnippet":false,"robots_nofollow":false,"robots_noimageindex":false,"robots_noodp":false,"robots_notranslate":false,"robots_max_snippet":"-1","robots_max_videopreview":"-1","robots_max_imagepreview":"large","priority":null,"frequency":"default","local_seo":null,"breadcrumb_settings":null,"limit_modified_date":false,"ai":{"faqs":[],"keyPoints":[],"titles":[],"descriptions":[],"socialPosts":{"email":[],"linkedin":[],"twitter":[],"facebook":[],"instagram":[]}},"created":"2026-02-18 03:50:10","updated":"2026-04-09 19:21:14","seo_analyzer_scan_date":null,"focus_keyword":"reformer","additional_keywords":null,"truseo_locale":null},"aioseo_breadcrumb":"<div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a>\n\t\t<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb-separator\">&raquo;<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/\" title=\"Training\">Training<\/a>\n\t\t<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb-separator\">&raquo;<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/\" title=\"Trainer Tips\">Trainer Tips<\/a>\n\t\t<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb-separator\">&raquo;<\/span><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\t\t\tIs the Reformer Right for You?\n\t\t<\/span><\/div>","aioseo_breadcrumb_json":[{"label":"Home","link":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com"},{"label":"Training","link":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/"},{"label":"Trainer Tips","link":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/"},{"label":"Is the Reformer Right for You?","link":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/"}],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Is the Reformer Right for You?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Is the Reformer Right for You?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/strongfitnessmag\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2026-03-02T11:05:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-04-09T18:48:16+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pilates-2.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"837\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Rita Catolino\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Rita Catolino\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Rita Catolino\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d5c487790c901ea971b73b132bb76714\"},\"headline\":\"Is the Reformer Right for You?\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-03-02T11:05:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-09T18:48:16+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":672,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/Pilates-2.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"coach's corner\",\"fitness expert\",\"Goals\",\"mobility\",\"muscle building\",\"muscle gains\",\"personal trainer\",\"Pilates\",\"Rita Catolino\",\"Training\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Trainer Tips\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/\",\"name\":\"Is the Reformer Right for You?\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/Pilates-2.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2026-03-02T11:05:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2026-04-09T18:48:16+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d5c487790c901ea971b73b132bb76714\"},\"description\":\"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/Pilates-2.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/03\\\/Pilates-2.jpg\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":837},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/training\\\/trainertips\\\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Is the Reformer Right for You?\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/\",\"name\":\"STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae\",\"description\":\"For Women Who Live To Be Fit\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/d5c487790c901ea971b73b132bb76714\",\"name\":\"Rita Catolino\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Rita-Catolino-150x150.jpg\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Rita-Catolino-150x150.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/Rita-Catolino-150x150.jpg\",\"caption\":\"Rita Catolino\"},\"description\":\"With over 13 years helping people transform their lives with proper nutrition and training, health and fitness expert Rita Catolino holds a number of titles, including best-selling author and cover athlete for a number of fitness publications. Learn more about Rita and her services at ritacatolino.com.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.instagram.com\\\/ritacatolino\\\/\"],\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\\\/author\\\/rcatolino\\\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Is the Reformer Right for You?","description":"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Is the Reformer Right for You?","og_description":"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?","og_url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/","og_site_name":"STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae","article_publisher":"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/strongfitnessmag","article_published_time":"2026-03-02T11:05:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2026-04-09T18:48:16+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1400,"height":837,"url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pilates-2.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Rita Catolino","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Rita Catolino","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/"},"author":{"name":"Rita Catolino","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/#\/schema\/person\/d5c487790c901ea971b73b132bb76714"},"headline":"Is the Reformer Right for You?","datePublished":"2026-03-02T11:05:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-09T18:48:16+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/"},"wordCount":672,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pilates-2.jpg","keywords":["coach's corner","fitness expert","Goals","mobility","muscle building","muscle gains","personal trainer","Pilates","Rita Catolino","Training"],"articleSection":["Trainer Tips"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/","url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/","name":"Is the Reformer Right for You?","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pilates-2.jpg","datePublished":"2026-03-02T11:05:00+00:00","dateModified":"2026-04-09T18:48:16+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/#\/schema\/person\/d5c487790c901ea971b73b132bb76714"},"description":"Pilates is more popular than ever. But is it the miracle workout it claims to be or merely an overhyped trend?","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pilates-2.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Pilates-2.jpg","width":1400,"height":837},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/training\/trainertips\/rita-catalino-is-the-reformer-right-for-you\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Is the Reformer Right for You?"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/","name":"STRONG Fitness Magazine \u00ae","description":"For Women Who Live To Be Fit","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/#\/schema\/person\/d5c487790c901ea971b73b132bb76714","name":"Rita Catolino","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rita-Catolino-150x150.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rita-Catolino-150x150.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Rita-Catolino-150x150.jpg","caption":"Rita Catolino"},"description":"With over 13 years helping people transform their lives with proper nutrition and training, health and fitness expert Rita Catolino holds a number of titles, including best-selling author and cover athlete for a number of fitness publications. Learn more about Rita and her services at ritacatolino.com.","sameAs":["https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/ritacatolino\/"],"url":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/author\/rcatolino\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/427"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=137146"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":137459,"href":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/137146\/revisions\/137459"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/138508"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=137146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=137146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.strongfitnessmag.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=137146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}