TOP NORDICTRACK PICKS FOR BEST PILATES REFORMER FOR HOME USE
The best NordicTrack Pilates reformer depends on the type of training experience you want at home.
- Best Overall Pilates Reformer: NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reformer
- Best Studio-Grade Pilates Reformer: NordicTrack Ultra 1 Reform RX-S
Each NordicTrack reformer is designed to support a different Pilates training experience—from a refined, minimalist home setup to a more advanced, studio-inspired configuration.
WHAT MAKES A PILATES REFORMER THE BEST FOR HOME USE
A Pilates reformer for home use should support consistent training, controlled movement, and a range of workout formats that fit your space and routine. NordicTrack reformers are designed around four key factors that shape the home Pilates experience.
WHAT PILATES CAN HELP YOU ACHIEVE
Pilates can help improve certain fitness markers, such as muscular endurance and flexibility, with guided training designed for consistent practice at home.

Build Endurance with Controlled Resistance

Low-Impact Cardio with Controlled Movement
Jumpboard and dynamic Pilates workouts get your heart pumping with joint-friendly movements.

Flexibility and Mobility Through Guided Movement
Guided Pilates sessions are designed to improve flexibility through, controlled, low-impact movement.


BEST OVERALL NORDICTRACK PILATES REFORMER
ULTRA 1 REFORMER
Integrated 24” HD titling touchscreen for guided Pilates workouts
Enclosed spring system for smooth, controlled resistance
Slim, minimalist reformer design for modern home spaces
Precision carriage movement designed for controlled form
Supports structured, to instructor-led Pilates training through iFIT²


BEST STUDIO-GRADE NORDICTRACK PILATES REFORMER
ULTRA 1 REFORM RX-S
Studio-grade reformer engineering designed for advanced training
24" HD tilting touchscreen for immersive guided workouts²
Expanded resistance levels for more precise progression
Full-length glide carriage for quiet, precision motion
Adjustable footbar and accessories for expanded exercise variety
WHICH PILATES REFORMER IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Ultra 1 Reformer
Ultra 1 Reform RX-S
MACHINE SPECS
24”
Tilting HD touchscreen
24”
Tilting HD touchscreen
Speakers
2 built-in rear speakers
Speakers
2 built-in rear speakers
Carriage handles
4 built-in handles, one on each corner of carriage
Carriage handles
4 built-in handles, one on each corner of carriage
3 Resistance Controls
3 Resistance Buttons: Green 22 lbs (10 kg), Blue 33 lbs (15 kg), Red 44 lbs (20 kg)
4 Resistance Controls
4 Resistance Buttons: Green 22 lbs (10 kg), Blue 33 lbs (15 kg), Red 44 lbs (20 kg), White 44 lbs (20 kg)
7 Resistance Levels
7 levels: 22-99 lbs
(10-45 kg)
11 Resistance Levels
11 levels: 22-143 lbs
(10-65 kg)
4-Position Footbar
Crane-shaped bar design
7-Position Footbar
Continuous bar design
Poggles
2 hand-grip poggles on rear platform
Poggles
2 hand-grip poggles on rear platform
Tray Cable Management
Side trays keep cables neatly stored
Pully Cable Management
Retracts cable slack automatically
Strap type
Dual-loop design for hand and foot placement
Strap type
Dual-loop design for hand and foot placement
Jumpboard & Box Accessories
Add-on accessories for cardio and workout modifications (sold separately)
Jumpboard, Box & Head Support Accessories
Add-on accessories for added comfort and workout variety (sold separately)
Connectivity
WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, Ethernet
Connectivity
WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0
Fits users up to 6'4"
4’10”-6’4”
(1.5 m-1.93 m)
Fits users up to 6'7"
4’10”-6’7”
(1.5 m-2.0 m)
Supports up to 300 lbs
300 lbs user capacity
(136 kg)
Supports up to 375 lbs
375 lbs user capacity
(170 kg)
Larger Footprint
111.3" L × 30.6" H × 33.7" W
(283 x 78 x 86 cm)
Compact Footprint
118.3" L x 27.5" W x 15.5" H (at seat)
(300 cm x 70 cm x 40 cm)
198 lbs In-box weight
198 lbs in-box product weight
(90 kg)
224lbs In-box weight
224 lbs in-box product weight
(102 kg)
MEMBERSHIP SPECS
Full pilates workout library
Access to an extensive and growing library of on-screen reformer workouts lead by industry experts²
Full pilates workout library
Access to an extensive and growing library of on-screen reformer workouts lead by industry experts²
Elite global instructors
Train with the best in the world, including Reform Method pioneer Yvette McGaffin and Jeni DelPozo, bringing professional studio expertise into your home.²
Elite global instructors
Train with the best in the world, including Reform Method pioneer Yvette McGaffin and Jeni DelPozo, bringing professional studio expertise into your home.²
Real-time on-screen feedback
Shows power, speed (strokes per minute), instructors recommended resistance and the detected resistance engaged during every class²
Real-time on-screen feedback
Shows power, speed (strokes per minute), instructors recommended resistance and the detected resistance engaged during every class²
Exclusive off-equipment workouts
iFIT mobile app unlocks 200+ Pilates sessions, plus access to the over 10,000 workouts personalized to your needs. Including exclusive off-equipment workouts with Club Pilates, YogaSix and F45.²
Exclusive off-equipment workouts
iFIT mobile app unlocks 200+ Pilates sessions, plus access to the over 10,000 workouts personalized to your needs. Including exclusive off-equipment workouts with Club Pilates, YogaSix and F45.²
AI Coach
A personal fitness assistant that creates a custom workout plan based on your goals, schedules your workouts and keeps you accountable²
AI Coach
A personal fitness assistant that creates a custom workout plan based on your goals, schedules your workouts and keeps you accountable²
BENEFITS
Free Standard Shipping**
Ships fully assembled, ready to use right out of the box. Upgrade available for in-home delivery to room of choice.
White Glove Delivery
In-home delivery and assembly included.
Warranty¹
5 years on the frame
12 months on the tablet
12 months on components
12 months parts and labor¹
Warranty¹
5 years on the frame
12 months on the tablet
12 months on components
12 months parts and labor¹
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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1.Warranty terms and conditions apply. For details, see https://www.nordictrack.com/au/warranty
2.Source: Circana, US Sports Equipment, Treadmills, Dollar Share, 2021-2024
4.iFIT subscription and compatible heart rate monitor required (sold separately). Available with treadmills only.
5.Continuous Horsepower (“CHP”) is a term used in the treadmill industry for consumer comparison purposes. The CHP rating is measured in laboratory testing using a dynamometer, which measures the mechanical power of the motor. The CHP rating does not denote the operational horsepower of the treadmill in ordinary household use. In ordinary household use, the motor does not operate at the horsepower shown.
6.iFIT Pro Membership required to access full content and features on equipment.
7.The third-party product and company names referenced on this page are trademarks or registered trademarks and remain the property of their respective owners. Individual streaming services may require subscriptions to their services to view content on iFIT.
8.A Randomized Trial Testing Alterations in Biomechanics Due to Treadmill Design Final Report from the University of Kentucky BioMotion Laboratory with Noehren showed an average of 52% greater reduction in tibial shock with the same materials and design used for Ultra 1 compared to a flat surface.
9.NordicTrack is the Official Treadmill of the Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America
10.Research found at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0021929012002291
13.Based on average of study participants walking on a treadmill. Dongwook Yeo, Alex R. Carlson, Jessi I. Johnston, Briana L. Ziegler, Robert J. Wentz, J. Hunter Downs, Chul-Ho Kim, Bruce D. Johnson, The Metabolic Cost of Steep Incline Treadmill Walking, Sports Medicine and Health Science, 2026.
14.Based on maintaining a fixed speed of 1.5mph at each grade. Dongwook Yeo, Alex R. Carlson, Jessi I. Johnston, Briana L. Ziegler, Robert J. Wentz, J. Hunter Downs, Chul-Ho Kim, Bruce D. Johnson, The Metabolic Cost of Steep Incline Treadmill Walking, Sports Medicine and Health Science, 2026.















