If you’ve been shopping for a Balanced Body reformer lately, you’ve probably run into a name that wasn’t around a year ago: the Allegro Nextgen. Balanced Body launched it in 2025 to mark the Allegro line’s 25th anniversary, and it’s already reshaping how people search for and compare reformers. If you’re trying to figure out whether the Allegro 2 Reformer is still worth buying, whether it’s being phased out, or how it actually stacks up against the Nextgen, the original Allegro, or a full Studio Reformer, here’s the honest breakdown, along with real pricing and options for used, refurbished, and open box alternatives.
What Is the Balanced Body Allegro Nextgen Reformer?
Balanced Body introduced the Allegro Nextgen in 2025, positioning it as an updated, more affordable evolution of the original Allegro Reformer it launched 25 years earlier. The headline feature is a redesigned Infinity Footbar with 10 horizontal and 4 vertical positions along the full length of the frame, giving instructors and home users a wider range of exercise setups than the original Allegro offered. Balanced Body also streamlined the footbar profile so it doesn’t protrude during class transitions, redesigned the legs to cut down onsite assembly time, and thickened the risers for better stability during dynamic work. It launches at $3,245 with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Allegro 2 Reformer vs. Allegro Nextgen: What’s Actually Different
Here’s the part that matters if you’re comparing the two directly: the Nextgen doesn’t replace the Allegro 2. It replaces the original, entry-level Allegro. The Allegro 2 remains Balanced Body’s flagship reformer, sitting above the Nextgen in both price and equipment.
- Price: The Allegro 2 Reformer runs around $3,599.90 standalone, roughly $350–$400 more than the Nextgen’s $3,245 starting price.
- Footbar: Both use Balanced Body’s Infinity Footbar. The Allegro 2 offers around 36 total positions (9 horizontal, 4 vertical); the Nextgen bumps that up to roughly 40 positions (10 horizontal, 4 vertical).
- Platform and carriage: The Allegro 2 has a larger standing platform and carriage than the Nextgen, which matters if you’re tall, do a lot of standing footwork, or want more room on the carriage.
- Assembly: The Nextgen’s redesigned legs are built for faster onsite assembly. Allegro 2 owners typically report around 2–3 hours for a solo assembly, longer with a full Tower setup.
- Warranty: The Allegro 2 frame carries a 10-year warranty from date of invoice. The Nextgen launched with a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
Is the Allegro 2 Being Discontinued?
No. This is the question the Nextgen launch has been generating, and it’s worth answering directly: Balanced Body still markets the Allegro 2 as “the one and only Allegro 2 Reformer,” calling out that it’s only available from Balanced Body itself and warning buyers about counterfeits. It remains in full production, still carries its full 10-year frame warranty, and still sits above the Nextgen as the flagship model. The Nextgen is a refreshed, lower-priced entry point sitting below it, not a replacement for it.
Allegro 2 vs. Allegro 1: The Other Comparison People Search For
Even before the Nextgen existed, “Allegro 1 vs. Allegro 2” was already a common search among reformer buyers, and it’s worth a quick answer here too. The Allegro 2’s headline upgrade over the original Allegro was the sliding Infinity Footbar itself, paired with a SoftTouch rope and pulley system that keeps transitions quieter, even while lying on the carriage. That combination of a wider footbar range and quieter hardware is exactly what made the Allegro 2 the model most instructors default to recommending for serious home practice, and it’s the same footbar concept the new Nextgen has now brought back down to the entry-level price point.
Allegro 2 vs. a Full Studio Reformer: Which One Do You Actually Need
The other comparison worth making before you buy is the Allegro 2 against a dedicated Studio Reformer. With a Tower and Mat Conversion added, the Allegro 2 runs about $6,000, compared to roughly $6,975 for a Studio Reformer with Tower and Mat. The gap isn’t huge, but the use case is different: the Allegro 2 is built to fold Reformer, Tower, and mat work into one frame for home practitioners, clinical settings, and instructors outfitting a first location. A Studio Reformer is engineered for commercial studios running back-to-back classes on multiple machines, where you don’t need the mat-conversion flexibility because the room is already dedicated to Pilates.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Allegro 2 Reformer
What’s the Allegro 2’s user weight limit?
Balanced Body doesn’t publish a specific user weight capacity on the Allegro 2’s official spec sheet the way some competitor reformers do. If that’s a hard requirement for you or a client, it’s worth checking directly with us or with Balanced Body for current guidance before buying.
Is the Allegro 2 quiet enough for a home or apartment?
Yes. One of its defining features is the SoftTouch rope and pulley system, which owners consistently describe as noticeably quieter than older spring-and-pulley reformers, without the “clanky hardware” feel some traditional machines have.
How long does assembly take?
Most owners report around 2–3 hours to assemble solo. Balanced Body and most retailers, us included, recommend having a second person on hand for the initial setup and for moving the frame into place.
Should I buy new, open box, refurbished, or used?
It depends on budget and how much risk you’re comfortable with. A new Allegro 2 gives you a full warranty and zero prior use. A used or refurbished unit from an unverified seller can save money but comes with unknowns about how it was maintained. An open box unit sits in between: it’s typically been inspected and is in like-new condition, just without original retail packaging, at a meaningful discount off new. We covered this comparison in detail in our Open Box Reformer vs. Used guide, including what to check before buying any pre-owned or floor model reformer.
Which Allegro 2 Package Is Right for You?
Once you’ve settled on the Allegro 2 over the Nextgen or a full Studio Reformer, the next decision is which package fits your space and budget:
- Allegro 2 Pilates Reformer ($3,599.90) — the standalone Reformer, ideal if you already have Tower or mat equipment, or don’t need it yet.
- Allegro 2 Reformer with Tower and Mat ($6,000) — the full studio-in-a-box system, our most popular setup for home studios and first locations.
- Open Box Allegro 2 Reformer with Tower ($4,550) — the same Tower package in excellent, inspected condition at a meaningful discount off new.
Whichever way you go, the Allegro 2 isn’t going anywhere: it’s still Balanced Body’s flagship reformer, still backed by a 10-year frame warranty, and still the machine most instructors point to first when someone asks which reformer to buy for serious home or studio use. Browse the Allegro 2 Reformer, compare it with a full Studio Reformer with Tower and Mat, or explore our Open Box Allegro 2 for the same setup at a lower price.
