A padded seat. A pedal attached by springs (these springs control the amount of tension, allowing users to customise how difficult it is to perform a move)

Works the core in balance: The chair allows you to focus on the areas of the body you want to work most: abs, waistline, hips, thighs, and butt. At the same time, you'll chisel your shoulders and arms, and strengthen your entire back.

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Chair exercises are an excellent way to build strength and improve flexibility without putting too much strain on your body. Chair exercises also improve senior mobility by increasing blood flow and lubricating your joints.

Chair exercises can strengthen the muscles that help you stand – and sit – straight and tall. Good posture and alignment improve blood flow, keeps blood vessels and nerves healthy, and supports your muscles, bones, joints, ligaments, and tendons.

The chair is considered to be the most challenging piece of Pilates equipment in terms of building strength in the legs and shoulders. Exercises on the chair are great for skiers, runners, tennis players, golfers and for clients looking to increase power in the upper body for throwing, lifting and racquet sports.

The Wunda Chair was created in 1945 by Joseph Pilates, the creator of the Pilates method. It was one of the first apparatus to have springs which were attached to a pedal. The Wunda Chair was invented by Joe as the first functional home-gym apparatus, as it is able to convert into a regular chair.

Kim Kardashian gets in shape with the Megaformer at a studio called Pilates Plus in Encino, Calif., while Sofia Vergara is known to have one in her home.

The Pilates instructors have spent considerable amount of time, effort and money in order to get themselves trained as instructors. This also means that Pilates instructors have a strong foundation in anatomy and movements as compared to many other fitness instructors.

The Split-Pedal Stability Chair™ is a multifunctional Pilates machine that can be adjusted to train most muscle groups. This sturdy piece of equipment helps the exerciser achieve upper- and lower-body strength and conditioning, enhance stability and improve body control.

Whether it's from your office, the comfort of your own home or in a class format, chair exercises are a great low-impact way to incorporate movement into your routine. Most people can burn 120 to 250 calories in a 32-minute session, and with weights or resistance bands the calorie burn is even more.