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 BACK EXTENSION
Place your hips onto the top of the chair and your hands on the pedal down on the floor. Your shoulders are over your wrists and your legs are long and together.
Once set up hold your length and let the pedal come up. As you pump you are challenging the length in your spine.
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