Grasshopper Pilates is an Authorized Demo Center for Contrology by Balanced Body.

CONTROLOGY® REFORMER

Our Faithful Reproduction of Joe’s Original Reformer

We partnered with Jay Grimes to re-create all of the subtle functionality critical to the classical Pilates approach, and build the best version of the original Reformers in Pilates studios circa 1970.

The J Grimes Contrology Reformer—in the words of Jay Grimes—is “everything you need and NOT all that other stuff you don’t.” It is in stock, and ships with no customization… just the way Jay likes it.

If you want a different color, or padded footbar, take a look at the 80C, 86C, or 89C Contrology Apparatus.

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  • CONTROLOGY® LADDER BARREL

    Based on Joseph Pilates' original designs and proportions, the Contrology Ladder Barrel is the most stable and easy-to-adjust Ladder Barrel available today.

    The Contrology Ladder Barrel locks into one of three positions via a super simple foot pedal, no need to stop your workout. Engraved indicators mark each position. The premium upholstered padding is made of dense, resilient foam, for maximum support and stability during use

  • CONTROLOGY® ARM CHAIR

    Designed to strengthen the arms, upper body and core, and promote good posture, the Contrology Arm Chair is an effective and versatile apparatus that fits well in home or studio.

    Specially-developed arm springs provide the authentic feel of the original Pilates chair. The premium upholstered padding is made of dense, resilient foam, for maximum feedback during use. The Contrology Arm Chair conforms to the original specifications.

  • CONTROLOGY® PED-O-PULS

    Complete your equipment suite with this classic space-saving apparatus.

    A simple yet versatile tool for helping develop core strength, balance and general body awareness, the free standing Ped-o-Pul is intentionally unstable to help with breath, spinal elongation and much more.

    The enhanced Contrology Ped-o-Pul is dubbed the “KSG/CT” in honor of the late great Kathy Stanford Grant and Carola Trier. According to our New York sources, it was Kathy who improvised the “tilting base” design while Carola was the champion of the Ped-o-Pul seat. We are proud to honor these extraordinary practitioners of Pilates and keep their ideas alive.

  • CONTROLOGY® WUNDA CHAIR

    The Contrology® Wunda Chair is a precise recreation of the original Wunda Chair first designed by Joseph Pilates and brought to light by Kathy Stanford Grant.

    Balanced Body took exact, painstaking measurements from Chairs previously owned by Kathy and made by Joe, who used the same style of chair in his own studio. The result is a near perfect reproduction of the exact resistance and geometry of the original Wunda Chair.

    The Chair's padded non-slip pedal is lighter than most pedals yet incredibly sturdy. In addition, the pedal's “mushroom shape” also allows users to wrap their fingers around the pedal pad. This keeps the wrist long and allows for a better connection in the back and center.

    The Contrology® Wunda Chair is an incredibly effective tool for building upper body, lower body and core strength. For this reason, the chair can be used for athletic training and improving sports performance. In addition, the Wunda Chair has a small physical footprint, which makes it ideal for studios and homes where space is at a premium!