To our knowledge, Hegren Pilates is the only reformer manufacturer in the world that builds its Pilates reformers with a full steel frame. While almost all premium competitors – Balanced Body, STOTT/Merrithew, BASI, Elina, Peak – rely on aluminum rails or wooden frames, the Greek family business in Athens welds every reformer from steel, electrostatically coats it, and combines it with birch wood, A-grade automotive synthetic leather, and a patented rope system. The result: maximum stability, a load limit of 150 kg, no warping, no micro-movement in the frame – and a 10-year factory warranty on all metal parts.

Kraftathlet is an authorized dealer of Hegren Pilates for Germany and Switzerland – and the exclusive distribution partner for Austria. You get direct factory access, full manufacturer's warranty, personal advice, and freight forwarding with appointment scheduling. Hotline: +49 800 000 8929.

What makes Hegren Pilates unique?

The difference lies in the frame. According to our market research, Hegren is the only Pilates reformer manufacturer that serially produces a full steel frame. With most other brands, steel only appears selectively – for example, as a footbar (Balanced Body Allegro 2), as a fitting, or as a spring. The load-bearing frame is almost always made of anodized aluminum or solid wood.

Full steel specifically means:

• No noticeable micro-movement when transitioning from a plank, during jumpboard training, or during dynamic Lagree-style sequences.
• Loadable up to 150 kg user weight – without restricting the factory warranty.
• No warping, no swelling, no corrosion: The electrostatic powder coating seals the steel even in rooms with high humidity – relevant for physical therapy, wellness, and spa environments.
• Hygienically smooth surfaces that are disinfectant-resistant – relevant for studios with multiple users.
• 10-year warranty on the metal frame, 2 years on carriage wheels and wooden surfaces, 1 year on consumables such as upholstery, springs, ropes, and straps.

The downside: A Hegren reformer weighs 92 kg – significantly more than an aluminum model. It is not foldable. You are buying a reformer for studio permanence, not an apartment folding device.

40 years of Greek craftsmanship

Hegren Fitness has its roots in DYNAMIC HELLAS, a Greek fitness equipment manufacturer that has been producing in Athens for over 40 years. For about a decade, the family business has focused exclusively on premium Pilates equipment – always at the same location: Leoforos Irinis 61, Tavros, Attica, Greece.

Every reformer is created in their own factory. The steel parts are welded and electrostatically coated on-site, the birch wood elements are CNC-milled, the upholstery is made of high-density multi-layer foam and double-stitched by hand with A-grade automotive synthetic leather. Certain mechanisms – including the patented S-Type Rope Arms and the footstrap system – are Hegren's own developments.

The brand ambassador is Dr. Mandy Persaki, a certified Pilates instructor with a doctorate and, according to her, the only Pilates expert with a doctoral degree (research focus: effects of the Pilates method on cardiorespiratory function). She supports product development and training material.

The Talma 62 – the flagship

The Talma 62 is the flagship of Hegren Pilates and the reformer chosen by almost all Hegren studios worldwide. It is designed as a reference for studio use – without home equipment compromises.

Technical data at a glance

Optional extensions: Convertible Tower TALMA 62CT, Jumpboard, Reformer Box, Stability Bar, Plank Grips, and Mat Converter.

Who is Hegren Pilates suitable for?

• Pilates studios with continuous operation: Multiple classes daily, high utilization – steel construction and a 10-year warranty quickly amortize the extra cost.
• Physical therapy practices and rehabilitation centers: High daily utilization, disinfectant resistance, maximum user weight of 150 kg without restrictions.
• Performance-oriented private users: Athletes, dancers, personal trainers – those who want a studio reformer for home, without home equipment compromises.
• Hotels, spas, wellness facilities: Visually high-quality, durable, configurable in numerous color combinations to match interior design.
• Pilates schools and training institutions: Stable reference reformer for professional teaching.

Hegren in comparison: Steel – Aluminum – Wood

More information on the other material categories: Aluminum Pilates Reformers and Wood Pilates Reformers. Overall overview: All Pilates Reformers or directly to the Reformer with Tower.

Frequently asked questions about Hegren Pilates

What warranty does Hegren offer on the Talma 62?

10-year factory warranty on all metal parts (steel frame, mechanisms), 2 years on carriage wheels and wooden surfaces, 1 year on consumables such as upholstery, springs, ropes, and straps. Kraftathlet, as an authorized dealer, handles warranty cases directly with the Greek manufacturer.

How long does delivery from Greece take?

The Talma 62 is factory-sealed in Athens and delivered by freight forwarder with appointment scheduling to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Regular delivery time: [INFORMATION REQUIRED – please confirm with manufacturer]. For a binding date: +49 800 000 8929.

How heavy is the Hegren Talma 62 and what is its load capacity?

The Talma 62 weighs 92 kg and is approved for a maximum user weight of 150 kg. The full steel construction is the reason for both: higher stability and higher load capacity than comparable aluminum or wood reformers.

Why does a Hegren reformer cost more than a standard aluminum model?

Three reasons: steel is significantly more expensive to process and transport than aluminum. Each reformer is manufactured in Greece – not in Asian OEM mass production – including hand-stitched upholstery and manual final assembly. The 10-year metal warranty also applies to intensive professional studio use – a level that many competitors do not offer for commercial use. Over a typical studio lifespan of 10–15 years, the extra cost pays for itself.

Where is Hegren Pilates manufactured?

Completely in Tavros, Attica (Greece) – in the own factory of Hegren Fitness, a family business with over 40 years of experience in professional fitness equipment manufacturing. Designed and Made in Greece. CE-certified.

How does Hegren differ from Balanced Body, STOTT, or Elina Pilates?

The central distinguishing feature is the frame material: Balanced Body Allegro 2 and Merrithew SPX are built on anodized aluminum, Elina Pilates on rock maple wood with stainless steel fittings, Gratz on solid wood. To our knowledge, Hegren is the only manufacturer with a full steel frame. Functionally, the Talma 62 offers a comparable feature level with patented S-Type Rope Arms (6 positions, 360° heads), 6-angle footbar, and 5-position headrest – combined with the highest material stiffness on the market.

Experience Hegren Pilates live

Would you like to see the Talma 62 in practice before purchasing? Currently, Hegren reformers are exhibited in selected partner studios in Germany and Switzerland and can be experienced there during classes. Contact us at +49 800 000 8929 to find out about the nearest partner studio.

Do you run a studio yourself and would like to showcase Hegren? Apply here to become a Kraftathlet showroom partner →

Kraftathlet – your authorized Hegren specialist dealer in DACH

• Full manufacturer's warranty directly from the factory in Athens
• Exclusive distribution for Austria – no other Austrian dealer carries Hegren
• Personal advice for studio and practice concepts, including configuration in your desired color
• Freight forwarding with appointment scheduling and assembly service upon request
• Leasing & hire purchase as well as purchase on account possible for business customers
• Studio bundle: Reformer + Box + Jumpboard at combined conditions

For studio offers, volume discounts, or individual configuration: +49 800 000 8929

Kraftathlet – where steel meets Greek craftsmanship.