The Core Body Reformer combines a number of concepts to create a personal home gym that targets one of the most important parts of your body for optimal overall health. While the concepts are definitely highly effective, will this piece of fitness equipment work for you?

What is it?

The Core Body Reformer by Nautilus is a portable personal home gym designed to target your core. It uses the concepts of yoga, Pilates, and dance to create an effective and fun workout. The Core Body Reformer is described as a 4 foot long foam cylinder with resistance bands where you will perform sculpting exercises to flatten your abs.

These exercises will force your abs to work harder to stabilize you strengthening your core. The machine can hold up to a maximum weight of 300 pounds. The machine has three resistance settings of 3, 6, and 9 pounds.

What's Included?

Included in the Package

• Core Body Reformer equipment
• 4 Workouts on 1 DVD
• Go-Anywhere Fitness Flip Cards
• Weight Loss Plan
• Workout Poster
• Carrying Strap
• Blue Washable Cover

Accessories Sold Separately

• Total Body 2 Workout DVD
• Upper and Lower Body Workout DVD
• Washable Cover in various colors
• Workout Mat

Core Body Reformer – The Program

The program includes four workouts on one DVD, as well as a weight loss plan creating a well rounded fitness plan. Strengthening your core is the foundation for your entire body providing balance, good posture, toned body, and better overall health.

Workouts

The program combines yoga to attain flexibility, Pilates to gain muscle strength, and dance for cardio and calorie burning. Here are the different workouts:

• Total Body One (approximately 43 minutes)
• Total Body Express (approximately 25 minutes)
• Core Essentials (approximately 20 minutes)
• Stretch & Renew (approximately 37 minutes)

Combine them all together to create a full body workout or separate them for a quick workout.

The program is designed so that you can take the equipment anywhere. However, if you do not have access to a DVD player, the Go-Anywhere Fitness Flip Cards are a great asset. They illustrate more than 32 exercises for the machine.

Exercises

The dance moves are fun, but efficient. Some of the exercises demonstrated include: kicks, arabesques, side squats, bicep curls, etc. You will sit, stand, or lie on the floor or padded cylinder. Be prepared to be on the floor for many of the exercises. The foam cylinder is held in place by plastic brackets. You will pull and reach the straps for resistance. The three resistance levels allow you to work up to a higher level.

Weight Loss Plan

The Core Body Reformer weight loss plan consists of a balanced diet of carbs and protein. This combination increases energy and fat loss. This weight loss plan will not only give you tips for creating healthy meals, but will also give you tips on enjoying your favorite foods while dining out.

Core Body Reformer – Pros/Cons

The workout DVDs target areas that are essential for optimal health, and the weight loss plan seems to be a practical guide to reduce fat loss and to gain energy. The resistance levels are important and do provide beginners and intermediate levels of fitness a way to advance.

However, the highest level (9 pounds) will not accommodate those who are at a more advanced fitness level. This fitness equipment is not recommended if you have back injuries or joint pain, as you will be on the floor for many of the exercises.

Bottom Line

The Core Body Reformer most definitely appears to be a valuable home gym. It does provide a workout program complete with a diet plan and the workouts target key areas to improve your health. However, while it is effective, it is a little on the expensive side. The total cost of the program is $279. You can apply for credit making it approximately $25 a month. Credit is subject to approval.

There is a money back guarantee; however, the time limit is unclear. You will have to return it in the original packaging to receive a refund for the purchase price less shipping and handling so be careful opening the box. If cost is not an issue for you, then the Core Body Reformer does appear to provide a high quality workout program.

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