In 2026, Applied Sciences published a study whose Reformer Pilates programme used Pen Pilates equipment. The article names the brand and place of manufacture: “Pen Pilates, Istanbul, Turkey”. This page summarises the study and findings with a link to the source.
Pen Pilates ReformerReformer Made in our Istanbul workshop
Wording in the methods section“Pen Pilates, Istanbul, Turkey”↗
Study scope
Over 12 weeks, what was studied?
The study asked how exercise affects muscle mass loss during diet-induced weight loss. Researchers compared Reformer Pilates, yoga and whole-body electromyostimulation (WB-EMS) programmes added to nutritional guidance with a group receiving nutritional guidance alone.
The publication evaluated 221 women who largely adhered to the programme; 58 were in the Pilates group. Participants in that group practised Reformer Pilates twice a week for 12 weeks under a certified instructor. The methods section identifies the Reformer brand as Pen Pilates.
2026
Year of publication in a peer-reviewed journal
12 weeks
Programme duration
58 participants
Pilates group included in the analysis
Highlights from the publication
What does the research show?
We briefly summarise two key points from the article. Full methods and results are available in the original publication.
Its role in the programme
The Pen Pilates Reformer was the equipment used in the Reformer Pilates programme, held twice weekly for 12 weeks under a certified instructor. The methods section records the machine's brand and city of manufacture.
Key finding
During the 12 weeks of diet-induced weight loss, the Reformer Pilates group lost less muscle mass than the group receiving nutritional guidance alone. These results belong to this study, in which exercise was combined with a nutritional programme.
Original source
Read the publication for yourself.
Doğan Güney, H.; Akçay, N.; Sofuoğlu, C.; Kohl, M.; Kemmler, W. “Is There a Protective Effect of Exercise and Nutrition on Muscle Mass Reduction During Diet-Induced Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Women? A Randomized Controlled 12-Week Trial.” Applied Sciences 2026, 16(2), 742. DOI: 10.3390/app16020742.
The text under “Reformer Pilates Exercise Program” in the methods section identifies the equipment's brand and location. Consult the original publication for detailed findings, participant selection and the researchers' interpretation. Pen Pilates equipment is manufactured for sport and exercise.
