# Spool-Like Stools The ONGO Seat Combines Furniture with Exercise Equipment By Meghan Young | Published 2010-03-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ongo-seat References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/03/31/the-ongo-seat/) & [ongo.eu](http://www.ongo.eu/) I haven't been seeing a lot '[fitness furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottagono)' of late--and that's surprising because there was a slew of then only a few months ago--so I'm happy to introduce to you the ONGO Seat. [Part chair, part exercise equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottogano), it's a piece of furniture that will ultimately better your life. Essentially, the ONGO Seat has a built-in ball at its base that follows every movement the sitter makes. Each movement creates a rolling noise that encourages the sitter to "prevent tension, [strengthen back muscles and improve posture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/break)," according to Contemporist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fitness Furniture:** Opportunity for creating furniture that combines exercise equipment with functional design. - **Interactive Seating:** Opportunity to develop seating solutions that adapt and respond to the user's movements. - **Ergonomic Innovation:** Opportunity to design furniture that promotes better posture and strengthens muscles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Opportunity to incorporate fitness features into furniture designs. - **Gym and Fitness Equipment:** Opportunity to expand product offerings by integrating exercise equipment with seating solutions. - **Ergonomic Products:** Opportunity to develop innovative ergonomic solutions to enhance user comfort and well-being. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Exercise-Friendly Gym Ball Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corefitball-pro.md) - [Fitness-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezhula-chair.md) - [Functional Decorative Rocking Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rool-stool.md) - [Active Motion Desk Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swing-ao-stool.md) - [Functional Fitness Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leganz-flexell.md) - [Supplemental Posture Chair Supports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curble-chair.md) - [Sloped Movement Stools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tippi-chair.md) - [Health-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-office-chair.md) - [Dynamic Ergonomic Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libernovo-omni.md)