Understanding 2-Way Stretch and Why It Changes Everything
Jay Grimes, my beloved teacher and friend, used the phrase ‘2-way stretch’ to capture the experience of the Pilates exercises in his body. He considered the Mat exercise Double Leg...
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Christine WatermanShout out to Contrology. The time and effort that you put into the Ped-o-Pul was worth it. It works wonderfully.
Joel CrosbyThe closest you can get to the Reformers in Joe's studio. The quality is top quality, and you can get one in a couple of weeks.
Daniela EscobarThe springs, the lower bars and the firmer padding provide you with great support and give an amazing workout.
Gina PapaliaBalanced Body ensured that these springs are perfect. They don't do the work for you, so it's up to your powerhouse.
Kathi Ross-NashThe Contrology Reformer has allowed me to work the method as I had learned it in the 80s.
Kati-PylkkänenSmall details come into practice more in-depth. It really sets the body into the right places without having to think about it.

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Jay Grimes, my beloved teacher and friend, used the phrase ‘2-way stretch’ to capture the experience of the Pilates exercises in his body. He considered the Mat exercise Double Leg...
At KO Pilates, the journey doesn't end when you leave the studio—it begins. As an Authorized Contrology Demo Center in California's Central Valley, KO Pilates is built on a foundation...
Joe's Gym is a unique experience not to be missed! This equipment, designed by Jay Grimes, offers the closest possible experience to the original apparatus. The precision it requires of...