Wunda Chair

Deceptively resembling a stylish little stool, the Wunda Chair is one versatile exercise machine. Don't let the word "chair" fool you- it's not necessarily a sit-down workout.

While many of these Pilates exercises are performed seated on top and pressing down on the step/pedal with your feet, others entail lying on the floor, standing straight up, lunging forward or doing push-up like moves with the arms.

Once again, adjustable spring resistance is the key to challenge with this specialized piece of fitness equipment. Different spring attachment positions make for a wide range of resistance. While pressing down onthe step with arms or legs, much of the stabilizing work is up to the torso - it's harder than it looks. This apparatus activates the lower back, buttocks, shoulder, abdominals and pelvic region and heightens neuromuscular coordination. From a rehabilitation perspective, the Wunda Chair is particularly effective for stretching and rebalancing muscles that have been strained or injured.