What Are Chair Exercises?
Chair exercises refer to a seated fitness routine. Some people in wheel chairs, as well as seniors or others with limited mobility or energy, do chair exercises. Office workers who stop periodically for stretch breaks may also do some exercises while remaining seated. Moving the arms and legs while seated in a chair can provide the body with a low-impact workout. The term, medical condition exercises, also describes a chair-based workout as many people with a disease or disorder can do some arm and leg movements while sitting. For example, many sufferers of arthritis, which is inflammation of the joints, can benefit from chair exercises. Lifting each arm and leg, then holding it for a few seconds before lowering it can help strengthen and relieve the joints. Contacting official associations or societies for diseases such as Parkinson’s or multiple sclerosis (MS) and asking for sitting or medical condition exercises can be a good way to find disease-specific chair workouts.
