Chair Exercises for Seniors // 10 Minute Seated Stretch 

So glad you are enjoying my videos! Because I have such a wide audience it's great when viewers can make the workouts their own. That's also why I offer videos that are all seated, or all standing. And thanks for called me young and fit. At 45, I don't feel that young anymore :)

@@SeniorShapeFitness oh my goodness! I thought you were in your 20s. Ha ha ha. Well, 45 is still very young. I’m 52, but because I have naturally red hair I usually pass for being in my 30s. Red hair doesn’t go gray. And it takes a very long time to go white. You are doing a really amazing job! You make me feel like I accomplished something important every day and that’s a really big deal to me because I can’t do the types of exercises that used to be able to do. My only big question/comment is a lot of women gain weight around their middle during menopause, and I already had a fairly large chest… This means that when you do exercises where you pull the knees up to the chest, or you do crunches… I can’t possibly achieve those because there’s “stuff” in the way. Of course I hope that this will get better due to exercising… But my doctor has told me this is just menopause and genetics. So the only exercises that I really can’t do/modify are ones that very slim people can’t imagine not being able to do. I don’t know if I’m making sense. But I think there are other women out there that struggle, especially since your channel is geared towards seniors, I wonder if you have any suggestions on modifying exercises for women who have menopause belly and a larger chest. I literally cannot pull my knees (my knees are also problematic! They hurt, and they tend to pop out of place) up to my chest nor can I touch my elbow to my knee with crunches. Thank you so much! It’s so embarrassing to ask this. But out of all of the exercise videos I watch, yours is the absolute best, and I thought you would definitely have a solution. Thank you so much!

@@awdmbond You're so kind, and I love your honest questions. Please don't be embarrassed at all, I actually had another viewer ask me the same thing this week (regarding belly getting in the way). I will definitely plan a new workout with this in mind. Meanwhile, modify by not trying to crunch or bring the knee up towards the chest, but by just twisting the torso. They way, you still are activating your abdominals, and working on spinal flexibility (so important!). Hope this helps a little!

@@SeniorShapeFitness oh my gosh! Thank you!!!!!!! You are a rare person. An absolute gem. Thank you so much.

Yes, I agree. I’m 64 and healing from GB surgery which has taken a lot out of me. I was always very active but this illness (I was sick for a year and a half before they discovered the bad GB) has just knocked me on my butt. Caused a lot of neurological issues too. I’m working on healing now with beginner strength training and stretching. Thank you for these gentle exercises that we need to get our strength back. 🙏🏼🌾🙏🏼💪🏼

Perfect! You are most welcome Anne :)

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That's wonderful Enid!!! Keep up the good work :)

Thanks Andrea! So glad you are enjoying my workouts! Happy to have you working out with me :)

for sure Becky!

You are most welcome Jodi and class!

I'm so glad you found my chair workouts Nancy! All my best to you and your recovery :)

you are most welcome! Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm thrilled that you are enjoying my videos. All my best to you and your healing knees :)

Wow, thank you! You are most welcome and keep up the great work 🙌🏻

Wonderful! I'm happy you found my channel and enjoyed the workout :)

I love that you sneak it in on your lunch break! Keep up the great work Pamela :)

You're so welcome! Happy to have you working out with me Janice :)

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Love that!!

You're so welcome! Happy to hear it's a good stretch for you :)

My pleasure Imogene 😊

Thank you, I appreciate that :)

Glad you loved it!

Thank you Sherri, lovely to hear :)

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Fantastic! Love to hear that you are getting stronger Jeanne :)

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perfect! you are most welcome Rachel :)

Glad you liked it!!

Great to hear! I have an entire playlist of stretching videos :)

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It's nice to hear that this was helpful :)

You're so welcome! I like how you finished with this stretch after the other 10 min workouts :)

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Great! So glad you are enjoying my workouts :)

Thanks so much Karen! It actually sounds like you are already doing the perfect modification for the hip flexor stretches. Using a table in front will offer the needed stability. Alternatively, I would recommend doing the same stretch in a standing position. I do this hip flexor stretch a lot in my standing videos. Just extend your leg back behind you (straight) and tilt your pelvis forward until you feel the stretch. Hope that helps!

Wow! great job Janis!

Glad you liked it!! Thanks Peter :)

@@SeniorShapeFitness your program of seated yoga is making a big difference for me. Along with some gym time, I'm feeling stronger. Please keep up the great work!

Wonderful! You are very welcome Katherine :D

Thank you so much Gina! Great tip about the hotel rooms :)

So glad Marylee! I appreciate your support :)

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I appreciate that Helen! Thanks for working out with me :)

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@@SeniorShapeFitness you're welcome 😊 your set, your music, your voice.. all just peaceful.. 😌

Love that you feel amazing Julie :)

You're so welcome! Again, thanks for being patient waiting for the new seated videos Liz :) Hope you are doing well!

Thanks so much Melissa, I think my videos are for everyone too :)

Totally agree Melissa,I’m the same🙌

That's great Anita! Keep up the good work :)

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Happy to hear it Pat!

You are most welcome Patti! Thanks for trying this video :)

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Thank you for supporting my channel James, I really appreciate it!!

Thank you Thanh!

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anytime Kelly :)

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Great Lori! So happy to hear they are helpful to you :)

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Wonderful! I love to hear that Marjorie, keep up the good work :)

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Glad it's a good video for you Ann. To easily find my videos use the playlist section on my main page. Here is the link to the stretching playlist ( all my stretching videos in one place)

@@SeniorShapeFitnessDidn’t see a link?

@@anntews6325 oops! Here you are: Stretching ru-vid.com/group/PLdAl5SsVkdofxWKLpa_KrgfAfWvZX15zL

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You're timing is perfect Jackie! I'm filming a hip and pelvic floor pilates this week! Until, it gets posted, any pilates workout (especially on the floor) is great for strengthening the pelvic floor muscles.

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Hi Laura! I LOVE that you did this on your Swiss ball, good for you! Yes, you can get just as good of a stretch in a chair or on a ball. The only area that I prefer the floor for is my back (but that's just me personally) My lower back gets super tight and I need the floor to relax it.

@@SeniorShapeFitness thanks a million for your answer and advice. My lower back gets tight too and aches😩but all your workouts help a lot. And with your smile and positivity you put me in a good mood 🥰

You're welcome Teresita. Because this is a seated video, it's very gentle in all areas. However, if you have spine issues, you may not want to do the side bending movements.

Thanks Sue!

Glad you like it! Here is my playlist that has all of my osteoporosis friendly workouts. I don't have a chair one yet, but It's on my to-do list!

Hi Julie, I use a music subscription service called Epidemic sound. I had another viewer ask the same question and he was able to find the songs on Spotify. Hearspur by Franz Gordon New Endings by Mathilda Skonare Karlson Miss You, My Friend by Martin Lanstrom Be My Always by JohannesBornlof

Thank you so much. And thank you for the great workouts.....love them!

Thank you Louise! I appreciate your support :)

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Thanks so much! Your support is greatly appreciated :)