Pilates Chair Springs

Pilates Chair Springs from The Reformer Shop are precision-manufactured replacement springs built to restore quiet, reliable resistance to your Balanced Body Chair.

Why Choose the Pilates Chair Springs

Our Chair Springs are made of custom nickel-plated carbon steel. Each spring has a color-coded hook that swivels freely inside tapered ends, reducing stress and extending spring life. Balanced Body Chair Springs deliver quieter, superior performance under strenuous use.

Because every spring is manufactured to match the original Chair specification, tension feels consistent from the very first rep, and the swiveling hook design means less friction and less metal fatigue over thousands of presses. That translates into a smoother, quieter workout for you and a longer service life for the spring itself.

Key Features

• Replacement springs for Balanced Body Chairs with Hourglass or Cactus spring mounts. Sold individually.
• Cactus 2.0 Upgrade Kits for Combo Chairs retrofit your current Chair with Cactus to the new Cactus with spring silencers. Only for Combo Chairs that currently have Cactus mounts.
• Cactus 2.0 spring mounts are safe, secure and easy to reach. Two year limited warranty. If your chair does not have a Cactus or Hourglass spring mount, please call us at 916-388-2838 or email us to order.

All sales final – NO RETURNS on springs. If your chair does not have a Cactus or Hourglass spring mount, our team is happy to help you identify the correct replacement before you order, so you get the right fit the first time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my Chair has a Cactus or Hourglass spring mount?
Check the spring attachment point on your Chair frame – a Cactus mount has a multi-pronged bracket, while an Hourglass mount uses a narrow, pinched connector. If you are not sure, call us at 916-388-2838 or email us and we will help you identify it.

Can I upgrade my older Combo Chair to the new Cactus 2.0 spring mounts?
Yes – the Cactus 2.0 Upgrade Kit retrofits Combo Chairs that currently have Cactus mounts to the newer Cactus design with spring silencers for quieter operation.

Are Pilates Chair Springs sold individually or as a set?
Chair Springs are sold individually, so you can replace just the spring or springs you need rather than purchasing an entire new set.

Can I return Chair Springs if I order the wrong type?
Because springs are a safety-rated component, all spring sales are final and cannot be returned – please confirm your Chair’s spring mount type before ordering, or contact us for help.

Are these springs covered by a warranty?
Yes, the Cactus 2.0 spring mounts carry a two-year limited warranty for added peace of mind.

Every set we ship is quality-checked before it leaves our facility, so you can install your new Chair Springs with confidence and get back to teaching or training the same day. If you manage a studio with multiple Chairs in rotation, keeping a few spare springs on hand can help you avoid downtime between classes whenever a spring shows signs of wear.

Caring for Your Pilates Chair Springs

Inspect your Chair Springs periodically for stretching, rust, or metal fatigue, and replace them at the first sign of inconsistent resistance. Pairing fresh springs with the rest of your Pilates accessories helps keep every session safe and consistent. Joseph Pilates, the founder of the method, designed the original spring-resistance apparatus that the Chair descends from – you can read more about his work and legacy on Wikipedia.

Not sure which spring or mount type is right for your Chair? Contact us and our team will help you find the exact match.