Congrats on your new "baby." I ordered one from QVC about 3 years ago. I had never heard of Pilates at that time, but I liked the ideas they were talking about. I also have the elevator stand, which is a pain to use, as I fold up my performer after each workout. I see yours has one built in.
If you can take a class or two, I would suggest it, but you'll do OK without it. There's a Pilates 'feel' that you need to get. It's such a great piece of equipment--fun! One thing I really like is that the workout tape is only 20 minutes and you feel really good afterwards.
I'm now doing walking, ST, and yoga, so my performer hasn't been used in a year. I did watch a bit of the pilates shows on QVC yesterday and I think instead of doing two yoga sessions per day (when I'm REALLY motivated--not too often), I'll do one yoga and one pilates session. I do miss pilates. I've also done the floor work, which I think is MUCH harder.
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