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.
GOING UP FRONT / LUNGES FRONT / FORWARD LUNGE
Stand in front of the wunda chair placing one foot on the pedal. Mount the chair by pressing the pedal down and place the other foot on top of the chair. Inhale and during exhalation lift up through your center. As you lower the pedal down continue to lift up in your center.
Repeat 3-5 times and then switch legs.
Cues
• Keep your toes point on the pedal
• Pelvis square and stable
• Move through your center
• Avoid engaging your arms
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