15th & 22nd March @ 11am
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We all know being active is good for us, but if you have difficulty standing or walking, it does not mean exercise is out of the question. Then chair-based exercise could be just what you’re looking for. Even a small amount of exercise can be a tremendous boast to your well-being. Chair-based exercise can be done at home or in small groups and is easy to fit in to your daily routine. Set realistic goals for yourself e.g 5 minutes build up to 10 minutes or 20 minutes every other day for two weeks. Then reassess your goal.
The session content and the benefits: Increased flexibility and strengthen muscles Increased coordination Increased circulation Reduce risk of falls because chair-based exercises improve posture and balance Increased confidence and self esteem We will use a strong chair, preferably with armrests Warmup-stretches for head, neck, shoulder, waist, legs and ankle/feet Main phase-Keep our arm and leg movements steady, as this will help avoid muscle and joint strain. Keeping your breathing flowing while moving to alternate leg digs, alternate arm across body, alternate arm & leg across the body, alternate knees up to chest, alternate waist twist and many more. Cool down- stretches for head, neck, shoulder, waist, legs, ankle and feet. We are the best judge of what we can manage.
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