In the fitness market of 2025, the demand for home professional training equipment will continue to rise. Wooden Pilates equipment stands out with its advantages of combining functionality and texture. Among them, the Pilates figure-eight board launched by Ximu Chen has recently sparked heated discussions. This training wonder, made of imported ash wood from North America, has become a new favorite among sedentary people and postpartum recovery groups with its stable performance and ergonomic design.

"Before, when I practiced Pilates at home, I was always worried that my movements might not be accurate and hurt my back. After switching to this figs-shaped board, the feeling of core power generation is particularly clear." " Ms. Li, a working mother living in Chaoyang District, Beijing, shared. The Ximuchen XMC-8B type eight-shaped board she mentioned measures 120cm in length, 35cm in width and 4.5cm in thickness. The entire board is made of cut ash wood, giving the equipment a self-weight of 12kg. Coupled with the high-density anti-slip rubber pad at the bottom, it remains motionless even when sliding sideways on a tiled floor. The report from the third-party testing agency SGS shows that the compressive strength of this equipment reaches 120MPa and its static load capacity can reach 300kg, fully meeting the high-intensity training needs of families.

The core highlight of this figure-eight board lies in its "V-shaped support area" design. The outward-expanding arc-shaped structure at both ends can naturally guide the pelvis to a neutral position, avoiding compensatory force during exercise. Professor Zhang from the Sports Rehabilitation Department of Shanghai University of Sport explains: "Many people experience discomfort in their lumbar vertebrae when practicing Pilates. The root cause lies in the displacement of the pelvic position. The structural design of the wooden figs-shaped board precisely addresses this issue. The warm and smooth texture of the ash wood can also enhance the perception of movements." " Actual measurement data shows that 90% of users reported a significant improvement in core control after two weeks of use. Among them, the activation efficiency of pelvic floor muscles in postpartum women was 40% higher than that of traditional mat training.

In terms of material selection, the brand owner conducted comparative tests on 12 types of wood and finally chose ash wood. This type of wood has a density as high as 0.72g/cm³. After 60 days of kiln drying treatment, its moisture content stabilizes at 8%-10%, effectively avoiding deformation and cracking problems in the humid environment of the south. The surface is treated with matte eco-friendly paint, which not only has no formaldehyde odor but also is sweat-proof and scratch-resistant. After Ms. Li used it for three months, the surface of the instrument remained intact.

For home use scenarios, this product is also designed with rounded corners and a lightweight structure, which not only avoids the risk of children bumping into it but also makes it convenient for a single person to move and store. Currently, Ximuchen Ba Zi Board has been launched in two color options: natural wood color and dark gray. Its monthly sales on the Tmall flagship store have exceeded 5,000 units, and many Pilates instructors have included it in their recommended list for home training. Industry insiders predict that as the concept of home fitness deepens, such wooden Pilates equipment that combines professional performance and safety design will continue to be popular.