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Break through to more strength & Mobility!

Minimax - The Soft Pilates Arc Barrel

Achieve your top form with Minimax! It's a gold mine of exercise in a compact size. Store by hanging on a hook.

$300.00 USD
$300.00 USD
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Minimax - Breathe, Stretch, Strengthen, Reset -  Patented Whole Body Fitness!

Max Crossover:  Strengthen the body with Pilates.  Lengthen tight joints & muscles with streamlined support for restorative & yin yoga. Use as a support for seated or lying down meditations.  Great tool for directing breath to improve rib mobility and correct dysfunctional breath patterns which help decrease chronic back pain and improves pelvic floor issues especially post-natal.

Max Utility:  Use as a Pilates arc barrel on mat.  Transform reformers into ladder barrels for a fraction of the costs of one ladder barrel.

Max Comfort:   Minimax is soft but supportive.  Improves technique & connection with Pilates exercises because NO PAIN on boney parts!!! 

Max Accessibility:  Exercise in any position on the patented Minimax.  It will become your go to exercise tool for different life stages from pre-natal to post-natal from osteoporosis to post-surgical.                                                                                                   

 

Specifications

  • Minimax is 10 inches in height, 20 inches wide and 22 inches long
  • Weighs five pounds
  • Covered in vegan leather
  • Entire insert is made of premium foam
  • Side loops to attach resistance bands
  • Carry up to four by their handles
  • Integrated anti-skid stripes
  • Store by hanging on a hook

FREE Workouts

Free workout support on Hooked on Pilates YouTube channel. Short exercise flows and tips on Instagram @hookedonpilates.

Created by a PT/Pilates instructor

Minimax is the brain child of a practicing physical therapist, Pilates instructor and massage therapist. Her mission is to empower people to win at aging with practical and effective exercise tips, workouts & tools.

Made in USA

Regionally manufactured in the southwest of America. Every purchase supports a female owned small business and other small businesses manufacturing in USA.

Body Friendly Props!

Have you wondered why Pilates arc barrels & spine correctors are hard & heavy? I did! This idea created the Minimax!

No Pain on your boney parts!

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    Delivery is on us for all orders over $100

  • Core Exercises for Every Level

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  • Satisfaction Guaranteed

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Minimax FAQ's

What makes up the costs of the Minimax?

It's the foam!

Have you ever gone couch shopping? The difference between an inexpensive and a deluxe couch is the amount and quality of foam.

The Minimax's ENTIRE insert is made of premium USA made high density foam.

P.S. The custom vegan leather covering is sewn locally in sunny Colorado!

Why does my studio need another arc barrel?

The Minimax is guaranteed to create smiles not grimaces - NO pain on boney parts!

Transform your studio of reformers into a studio full of ladder barrels!

Carry four at a time for easy class set up. Very lightweight - clients can easily mange themselves.

Its unique shape opens up NEW modifications and exercises so clients connect better with their bodies.

Why does my home need a Minimax?

It's a fitness tool for the whole family.

  1. Full body strengthening
  2. Full body stretching
  3. Support for targeted breathwork
  4. Use as meditation cushion
  5. Perfect for small spaces - stores by hanging on a hook!
  6. Bundle with the Handibands and its like you have a Pilates studio in your home.
  7. Toddlers love to climb and slide on it!

Will the foam insert breakdown?

No!

Foam becomes stronger the taller it is. Imagine a couch cushion 10 inches tall.

Customer Reviews

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Kate in California
Love my Minimax!

The minimax is my preferred arc barrel. It has just the right softness and firmness to it. My back never hurts during or after using it. Plus, it is so lightweight that you can easily move it all around your studio or house unlike other Pilates equipment which is super-heavy. I thought this was going to feel extra, but now I realize that it was the Best Buy ever!

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Terry
Love the Minimax

My studio regularly uses the Minimax in our reformer and mat classes and it provides added stability, comfort and flexibility. I get to practice movements and positions correctly and without discomfort. It also provides opportunity for creative uses which I also enjoy. Love the Minimax!

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Marla Dawn Music
Minimax prop is magic

As an aging and injury prone yogini, I am loving the magical uses of the Minimax prop such as providing AA beautiful support for camel. I also love stretching across on my belly and extending hands and feet long for a beautiful back stretch. I sense the uses are limitless, but wanted to get my endorsement out there to help this budding new woman owned business.

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Paula
THE SOFT ARC IS A MUST HAVE FOR MY PILATES TOOL BOX

I have been teaching Pilates for 24 years. I have used a lot of Pilates equipment over the years and I love to use props. The Minimax soft arc is one of the best tools I have in my Pilates tool box. l I use it almost every session for every client I have. It is so comfortable, I know my clients will want to do their back extensions or spinal articulations when using the soft arc. I use it on the Reformer, Cadillac, and chair and even at the end of the CoreAlign. It is an amazing and versatile arc for so many purposes. The applications are endless, and I am still discovering new uses every week! Thank you Martina for developing and providing the soft arc to the Pilates community.

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Stephanie
A much preferred soft arc!

Our clients rave about the Soft Arc! The softness is forgiving enough to feel comfortable on the bones of the spine and hips, yet firm enough to support body weight. No more watching your clients grimace from the awkward pressure of an arc or barrell. Also a bonus, they are light as a feather and so easy to carry around the studio and toss up on a shelf when we're not using them. Our instructors have been inspired to be creative with it's use - we use them on all of the Pilates equipment, even the chair! We highly recommend having enough of these arcs in your studio for all of your clients to use in a group setting.

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