Wunda Chair: swan on the floor

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.

SWAN ON THE FLOOR

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Prone position on the mat towards the chair, arms extended, palms holding pedals  edges, head down, legs extended, hip width apart. Inhale and during exhalation  lift your head and push the pedal to rise up from your upper back. Slowly return to starting position.

Repeat 10 times.

Varvara Solomonidou,Wellness Specialist, Personal Trainer, Seminar & Conference Lecturer, Pilates Master Trainer “AthensTrainers® Ultimate Pilates System®”, Member of Pilates Method Alliance (PMA),  Member of European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), DNAFit®  Certified Trainer, General Manager & Owner of AthensTrainers®

 

 

 

 

PHOTOS: ELEANNA KOURKOULOPOULOU
MODEL: POLYTIMI SALMA

Source: Body Magazine issue 53