# Tai Chi Seating Yuan Yuan's Chair Keeps You Fit By Matt Ho | Published 2010-12-24 | Updated 2010-12-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuan-yuan-chair References: [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/fresh2/2010/12/24/office-gym-tai-chi-chair-by-yuan-yuan.php) & [blog.reflexdeco.fr](http://blog.reflexdeco.fr/2010/12/office-gym-chaise-tai-chi-chuan-par-yuan-yuan/) ESAD Reims student Yuan Yuan has designed a chair that will keep you fit despite a full work week. Inspired by tai chi, a form of martial arts composed of slow movements and practiced for health benefits, this chair actually functions as an [exercise tool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libernovo-omni). The legs of the chair and its padded head allow you to stretch your limbs during [long, stressful hours at the office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-chair). This chair will give you the much-needed exercise that is often neglected during the week. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 48% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fitness Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture designers to incorporate exercise functionality into products. - **Office Wellness:** Opportunity for businesses to promote employee health by providing wellness-focused furniture and equipment. - **Slow Movement Design:** Opportunity for designers to create furniture and products inspired by slow movement practices like tai chi. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity for furniture designers to create products that promote wellness and exercise. - **Office Equipment:** Opportunity for office equipment manufacturers to incorporate wellness-focused features into their products. - **Health and Fitness:** Opportunity for the health and fitness industry to expand their product offerings into furniture and office equipment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fitness-Focused Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ezhula-chair.md) - [Zen-Focused Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goyo-chair.md) - [Spinal Alignment Desk Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-desk-chair-encourages.md) - [Dynamic Intelligent Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dynamic-spinecare.md) - [Hybrid Sit-Stand Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lean-on-chair-concept.md) - [Mindful Wooden Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanuvi-hegde.md) - [Cross Legged Chair Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sway-chair.md) - [Breath-Responsive Recliners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiora.md) - [Performance-Driven Ergonomic Office Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ergonomic-office-chair2.md)