The “wunda” part of the wunda chair comes from the word ‘wonder’, and it can certainly do wonders for you.
The Wunda Chair was originally designed by Joseph H. Pilates for his trainees, who wanted a home use apparatus.
Exercises are executed from a lying, sitting, and standing position on the chair, as well as from positions to the sides of the chair. The program aims in improving stability and flexibility.
Calf raises, achilles stretch
Stand in front of the wunda chair holding the seat and place the ball of your foot in the middle of the pedal. Inhale and during exhalation press the pedal down from your foot and slowly release the pedal to the start position. Repeat 5 times and then switch feet.
Cues
• Keep your toes point on the pedal
• Pelvis square and stable
Βαρβάρα Σολομωνίδου,Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer,Εισηγήτρια Σεμιναρίων & Συνεδρίων, Pilates Master Trainer του συστήματος “AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System®”, Member Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), Member of European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), DNAFit® Certified Trainer, General Manager & Owner της Εταιρείας AthensTrainers®
PHOTOS: ELEANNA KOURKOULOPOULOU
MODEL: POLYTIMI SALMA
Source: Body Magazine issue 53