# Wheelchair Stretch Workouts Arcus Pilates Builds Upper-Body Strength and Relieves Muscle Tension By Meghan Young | Published 2011-05-21 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcus-pilates References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/entry/arcus-pilates-proves-to-be-a-source-of-healthy-exercise-for-wheel-chair-users/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Arcus-Equipamento-de-Pilates-para-cadeirantes/884686) There happens to be a lot of great [wheelchair designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manual-wheelchair) out there that make life easier, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of designs or even products out there that help make the users' lives healthier -- until Arcus Pilates, that is. It looks like a treadmill without the tread or all of the technology behind it. This stationary piece of equipment facilitates [upper-body Pilates workouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balanced-body). Conceived by Brazilian designer Giorgia Roepke in collaboration with students Vanessa Spanholi and Fernanda Gomes Faust, Arcus Pilates not only provides a great exercise routine to help build upper body strength, it also relieves [back, shoulder and neck pains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break) that result from being stuck in a seated position constantly. I can only hope that someone decides to produce Arcus Pilates. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Wheelchair Fitness Equipment:** Arcus Pilates demonstrates the potential for innovative fitness equipment designed specifically for wheelchair users. - **Upper-body Rehabilitation:** Arcus Pilates addresses the need for upper-body strength and flexibility exercises for individuals in wheelchairs, creating opportunities for innovative rehabilitation programs. - **Inclusive Health and Wellness:** The emergence of Arcus Pilates highlights the need for inclusive health and wellness solutions that cater to the specific needs of wheelchair users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fitness Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers in the fitness equipment industry can explore the production of specialized exercise equipment for wheelchair users, such as Arcus Pilates. - **Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services:** Healthcare and rehabilitation service providers can incorporate wheelchair-friendly upper-body exercise programs, like Arcus Pilates, into their offerings to address the needs of their wheelchair-bound patients. - **Disability and Accessibility Technology:** The development of innovative solutions, like Arcus Pilates, in the disability and accessibility technology sector opens up opportunities for creating inclusive products and services for wheelchair users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Full-Body Workout Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/athome-pilates.md) - [Modular Powered Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheelchair-hand-cycle.md) - [Airplane-Friendly Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airchair-wheelchair.md) - [Upright Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kime-wheelchair.md) - [Luxury Discrete Wheelchair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/discrete-wheelchair.md) - [Transformable Lightweight Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheeliy.md) - [Advanced Wheelchair Treadmills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wheely-x.md) - [Luxe Lounge Motorized Wheelchairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-resilience.md) - [Compact Pilates Workout Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagree-fitness-mini-reformer.md)