Bodytone Wunda Chair, compact Pilates apparatus

The Bodytone Wunda Chair is one of the most versatile pieces of Pilates apparatus and the most compact. Its spring loaded pedal loads the movement and challenges balance, where other apparatus supports more of the body weight, so the work comes from the centre outwards with very little external stabilisation. The build combines a high strength wood structure with a robust steel base, giving a machine that is stable in use and still movable thanks to integrated rear wheels. It weighs 36 kg and is priced at 1 314 EUR excluding VAT.

Technical specification

Small footprint, high demand, supervised handling

For a studio short of space, this is the apparatus that delivers the most repertoire per square metre. Independent pedals allow unilateral work and asymmetric loading, adjustable springs grade the resistance, and adjustable handles open standing, seated and lying variations, all on a base roughly the size of a chair. That makes it a practical second purchase after a reformer, and a realistic option for a physiotherapy practice or a personal training room where a full apparatus line will not fit.

Because the pedal is spring loaded, the first sessions should be supervised. New users need guidance around finger and toe placement near the pedal, and balance requires attention on the standing exercises. That is a training point rather than a defect, and it is worth building into how the apparatus is introduced to clients. Rear wheels let one person tilt and roll the 36 kg unit to reposition it, so the chair can be stored against a wall between classes and brought out for a specific sequence.

For a purchase destined for premises open to the public, request the CE and EN 957 conformity certificates before confirming the order, along with the exact dimensions so the installation can be validated against the available floor area. Maintenance is limited to checking spring attachments and pedal fixings, inspecting the upholstery, and wiping the contact surfaces down between clients.

Frequently asked questions

What does the Wunda Chair train?

Strength, control and balance from the centre of the body. The loaded pedal means the body has to stabilise itself rather than being supported by a carriage, which is what makes the apparatus demanding despite its small size.

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes, under supervision. Spring resistance is adjustable so the load can be reduced, but the balance demand and the spring loaded pedal call for guided handling in the first sessions.

Are conformity documents available?

CE and EN 957 certificates are issued on request and should be obtained before validating a purchase for an establishment open to the public.