Hi there -

I am half way through the Comprehensive training program and I am beginning to think about purchasing a chair. I am curious to hear your thoughts on the Exo chair vs the Combo. I know there is less variable resistance with the Exo, but is it significant? And, of course, the handles, but I have heard others maneuver the chair up against the tower uprights when they need to hold on for stability.
Many thanks.
Heather

Hi Heather,

The Exo chair has plenty of different resistance options, you really don't need any more than that. The Combo chair comes with the split pedals, although you can also select that option for the Exo chair as well. It is helpful to have the handles, and I wish I had them when training some of my clients. On the plus side, you can use the Resistance Kit with the Exo chair, and that's kinda neat. I hope that helped!

Link to resistance kit: https://www.pilates.com/products/exo-functional-resistance-kit?bbAffiliateID=715151PR

Cheers,
Gabrielle

Thanks so much! I’m glad to hear there is plenty of resistance with the Exo. It’s just those darn handles, but I think I really prefer the lighter feel/design of the Exo….

I love the EXO chair... it's simple and probably easier to carry/drag around than the Combo 😄 Either way, you can't go wrong!

I love both chairs but I have found that the handles are very important when'm training seniors, or when my parents come by to use it. hope that helps!