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 Skilled in science, anatomy and mechanics, Joseph Pilates think up of series of movement called "contrology" and use various equipments he named "Apparatus" (engines and equipment for specific use).
The "Apparatus" was designed to quickly reinforce, relax, redress and straighten the body and meanwhile give more self control when beginning on carpet.
More famous and popular equipment is the Reformer called at beginning "universal Reformer" better called "universal body Reformer".
Series of engines were created by Joseph Pilates as "Cadillac", "wunda chair", "high electric chair", "spine corrector" …. But 75% of the Method is based on Reformer and carpet work. Other supplies are used on specific demand only.
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Springs
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Most equipment designs utilize a spring mechanism that the exerciser works to control while moving in various planes. The idea to use springs was conceived while Joseph Pilates was interned during WWI. He attached bed and machinery springs to the bedposts of infirm prisoners. With the arrangement, he facilitated circulation and healing by moving injured limbs in ranges patients could not otherwise perform, thereby restoring joint function and muscular strength and re-educating the body. |
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 MAT
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All of the equipment Joseph Pilates created came after the development of Mat work. The equipment is utilized in various ways but is especially for building strength and assisting in precise and beautiful performance on the Mat. Sometimes we say, "the Mat is the Method." Mat work is the entry into Pilates for many participants and clubs. It includes numerous exercises of varying difficulty and progression. |
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 REFORMER
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The Universal Reformer, known as the Reformer, is the most popular piece of equipment and one of Joseph Pilates’ original inventions. He believed beginning exercise in the horizontal plane was important to relieve the stress and strain on the joints, and to align the body before adding additional gravitational forces through the central axis while standing, sitting or kneeling. Classically, there are more than a hundred movements created for the Reformer, each dependent and built upon the other.
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 WUNDA CHAIR
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The Wunda Chair was invented as a result of Joseph Pilates’ observation of Chinese acrobatic maneuvers on a “box” - when turned over it doubles as an actual chair. Pure function. He had strong beliefs about how we should sleep and sit, and designed furniture accordingly. He considered modern chairs compromising to optimal internal functioning and posture. The Wunda Chair is often used for Individual Needs to challenge balance and strength as a Student progresses from the Introductory Pilates work.
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 POWER CIRCLE |
Feel the satisfaction of getting more of what you want from working out. The spring-steel resistance of the Power Circle quickly reforms rebellious zones — inner/outer thighs, buttocks, arms the core and more. Every move challenges you to tune in more to your body, so working out works harder for you.
Designed to work the entire body as well as to enhance and/or advance
Classical Pilates exercises, the Power Circle adds variety, challenge and aids in modifications, thereby meeting many individual needs.
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 WALL UNIT |
W.U derived from "Cadillac" as rather perfect and less clutter up engine. Joseph Pilates invented the Cadillac during his captivity
Some that a therapeutic and massage table developed for legs, hands trunk and body with springs and series of positions permitted by the engine.
Wall Unit serve to do quite the whole series of exercices intended for the Cadillac.
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The Pilates 
