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The Chair Workout

By Irene Lewis-McCormick, M.S., C.S.C.S.

This quick and easy workout is a great beginner's exercise. All you need is a chair and a piece of resistance tubing with handles. Try these exercises twice a week, in addition to 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic activity, and you'll find it's easy to make exercise a habit.

Chair Rise

Chair Rise

a. From a seated position, raise your body to stand upright.

b. Sit back down. Repeat as many times as you can in 30 seconds.


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allenb21 wrote:

I keep trying to register for the Walking challenge and your website does not respond after I put my info in

8/31/2010 11:19:32 AM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

I too am handicapped, can't walk very far, use walker and scooter, and can't stand for more than a few minutes, would love to see more exercises like these where I don't have to get down on the floor.

8/10/2010 11:12:31 AM Report Abuse
davis44281 wrote:

I'm in a wheelchair, since 2000, trying to lose weight that I picked up since then, plus Rhematoid Arthritis. Thanks for the workout.

7/26/2010 09:09:25 AM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

I'm recovering from two spinal surgeries done in late October 2009. So just 6 months now, and I think I can do these from my wheelchair! Thanks.

4/13/2010 01:44:18 PM Report Abuse
indestructablespirit wrote:

The seated march is great, I feel it in my abs immediately. And also in the thighs, be sure if your hips are tight to make sure they are warm and loose or else you feel a little pinched when raising them. :)

2/24/2010 11:30:27 AM Report Abuse
anonymous wrote:

I ride my bike everyday and walker but I added those while I watch TV. They are Awesome. I had my left knee replaced and it really works.

1/24/2010 05:36:21 PM Report Abuse
jayreaser wrote:

These workouts are great for me since I have emphysema. I just add some free weights, some counter push ups and squats. AWESOME

1/18/2010 05:04:53 PM Report Abuse
molife1990 wrote:

These will be great for my clients who are elderly

12/30/2009 10:21:21 AM Report Abuse
kinga 42 wrote:

These exercies are so simple even I can do them. Everyone knows that the key to weight loss is exercise

11/26/2009 10:45:27 AM Report Abuse
nramdoo wrote:

Thanks, I will start today on chair rise and seated march

11/10/2009 01:16:00 PM Report Abuse
redhillbay wrote:

thanks for the workout i know that i can do those with out any problem

11/4/2009 08:40:57 AM Report Abuse

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