Believe it or not, it is possible to sit in a chair and exercise. It can also be an effective exercise. Chair exercises are particularly effective for the elderly because they provide extra support, enhance stability, improve the range of motion, and can be done without any equipment other than the chair. They can also help increase confidence and ease technical bottlenecks. Needless to say, there are five chair exercises here, and anyone can use only the chair.
Core Twisters
This action can be used as a wonderful spine stretch, but also can exercise the entire core. Be a core twister:
- Start by sitting in a chair. Your feet should be flat on the floor, and your back should be nice and straight. Participate in the core.
- Stretch out your arms, reach in with your hands, and let them touch your shoulders.
- With the core engaged, rotate to the right. You want to start twisting from your belly button instead of your shoulders.
- Do it 8 to 10 times on each side.
Seated side stretches
Another great back stretch, this exercise gently stretches the entire back and spine, as well as the arms. Do the sitting side stretch:
- Sit up straight and relax your shoulders. Raise your arms above your head.
- Grasp your left wrist with your right hand and gently stretch it from the waist to the right.
- Keep this state for 5 seconds. Repeat on the other side. That is a representative.
- Repeat 3-6 times.
Seated leg raises
This exercise helps to strengthen core strength, which is especially important as we age. Core stability helps prevent injuries, improves balance and stability, and helps you better perform common daily activities such as standing upright, leaving a chair, and walking. Do stretch leg lifts:
- Sit up straight with your back straight. Grab the armrest or seat for support.
- Raise your right leg as high as possible and do not move any other parts of your body.
- Keep your left heel on the ground with your toes pointing upwards. Put down your right leg and switch legs.
- Put down your left leg. This counts as a representative.
- Complete 8 to 10 times in total.
Thigh stretch
This is a good stretch for your thighs and can help improve balance and stability. Do a thigh stretch:
- Stand beside or behind a chair. Grasp the back of the chair with the arm closest to the chair to maintain balance.
- Lift the other leg and grab your foot with the other arm. Keep this position gently and stretch your thigh muscles.
- Hold for 5 seconds, then switch to the other leg and repeat.
After Exercise
Hope these exercises will refresh your blood and help you integrate exercise into your day. However, after a good workout or stretching, you may feel some lingering discomfort. Or, sore, sore muscles may be an unfortunate part of your daily life. If this is the case, use our WOW! Spray-On Relief or WOW! Roll-On Relief on any area where you feel pain or inflammation. You can also try topical pain relievers to help temporarily relieve the pain.
