10/11/2026
UNDERSTANDING YOUR PILATES REFORMER SPRINGS ๐ค
โโ
Did you know that the different coloured springs on our Allegro 2 Reformers represent different levels of resistance?
Letโs break it down!
๐ก YELLOW - VERY LIGHT (EASY) Gentle resistance, often used for lighter movements, arm work and exercises requiring less spring support.
๐ต BLUE - LIGHT (EASYโMEDIUM) Light resistance, ideal for controlled movements, stability work and exercises where less spring tension is needed.
๐ด RED - MEDIUM Moderate resistance, commonly used for leg work, footwork and general reformer exercises.
๐ข GREEN - HEAVY (HARD) Higher resistance, generally used when more spring tension is required. This is part of the wider Balanced Body spring colour system, although it is not included in the standard Allegro 2 spring set.
What about extra hard? Using multiple springs together can increase the overall resistance, depending on the combination.
BUT HEREโS SOMETHING IMPORTANT!
A heavier spring doesnโt always mean a harder exercise!
For example:
* More spring resistance can provide greater support during certain exercises.
* Less spring resistance can make an exercise more challenging because your body has to work harder to stabilise and control the movement.
The springs are not a direct measurement of how many kilograms you are lifting.
Their resistance changes as they stretch, so there isnโt one fixed kilogram value for each colour.
The right spring selection depends on the exercise, your strength, stability, control and experience.
Remember: Pilates isnโt about using the heaviest spring or doing the most. Itโs about control, precision, alignment and quality of movement.
โโ