Merrithew Intermediate Reformer Manual – 2nd Edition (English) | Comprehensive Pilates Reformer Guide for Instructors & Students | Professional STOTT PILATES Training Reference Book

I was afraid to buy this because of the reviews on the poor quality of the construction of the book. They've resolved that and this is a comprehensive, detailed instruction book with lots of illustrations and directions. I've done studio Pilates for two years, but with Covid, decided to invest in a machine. This Manual is a great guide and yes, very technical terms, but exactly what I needed to do a routine. I did buy the intermediate because another reviewer said there was repetition from beginning level manual. I highly recommend this book to continue your Pilates routine at home.

I purchased a new at home reformer and this manual has been wonderful to make my own workouts. The photos and the details of each exercise are wonderful.

I loved the book. It shows the movement as well as modifications that are available to do while you improve the movement. Have shared it with friends and even my pilates coach! She loved it too There is more than one method for pilates This book.shows the Stotts method.

During the Covid isolationI pulled out my dusty and dormant Pilates Reformer and luckily, found this book on Amazon. The book gives clear instructions and step-by-step pictures of each intermediate exercise with suggested modifications. My home Pilates program has pulled me out of the Covid doldrums. Plus, I am re-gaining balanced strength and elongated posture. Thank, Stott, Pilates for creating this excellent book that works for home use.

Great purchase to help with exercising on my reformer. I do not have the Reformer it shows but had worked out one with a trainer. My only word of caution is that it is pretty technical as to body muscles etc. the wording is foreign to me but it’s just a matter of looking them up and making sense. One thing that would be most helpful is a diagram that refer to the specific names. It’s a learning tool and I have found it extremely useful on how to perform a exercise. A bit pricey - part of my investment.

Currently learning to get cert as an instructor! This is the official manaul used for STOTT pilate

Great manual with lots of pictures showing step by step. Very easy to follow! Could not be happier!

My copy was missing the last 16 pages. Didn’t realise until I compared with someone else taking the STOTT Reformer course, by which time it was too late and the return window had closed. This is a very expensive manual, especially considering that it hasn’t been updated since 2017 (and looks it). The content may be good, but it desperately needs a redesign (especially revisiting the tiny font size) and Merriweather should really consider making this available as a digital version. This is a compulsory purchase if you are doing the STOTT Intermediate Reformer course (which is already very expensive) and if I had the choice I would not buy it.

-comprehensive -pictures provide clear guidance and modifications -spring bound book. It’s easy to lay the book flat on the floor beside me when im on the reformer The font is a bit is a bit small but i guess they designed it that way so that the information can fit in 1 page per pose

Very detailed, pictures help a lot

I love Pilates and am training in it. In my opinion, these are the best books on reformer. Clear step by step instructions and vital information. They’re great.

Shipping was super fast and the book is exactly what I need.

It's exactly what I needed to design my own at-home program. It has plenty of exercises including bench so there is variety. Sturdy and nice size.