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10 Minute Low Impact Seated Exercises for Seniors
In this video, we go through seated chair gentle, low-impact exercises working the whole body, outdoors!
beginner 10 minute seated WORKOUT for seniors
Follow along with me (Mike - Physiotherapist) in Australia for these seated chair gentle, low impact exercises working the whole body.
This exercise video is completely seated, can be done by all, and it only goes for 10 minutes! So why not give it a go right now!
It is another video I have recorded outdoors in nature from Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia
To view this video, and get stretching with me, click the video below (or HERE).
Remember, consistency and progression with exercise is key!
Stay moving! and I’ll see you soon!
- Mike
Fitter in 5 - Seated Leg Exercises For Seniors (5-Minutes)
Many of you wanted shorter, 5-minute videos and here they are. In this video, we strengthen the legs in a seated position.
Leg Strengthening exercises for seniors - seniors chair exercises
Many of you wanted shorter, 5-minute videos and here they are. In this video, we strengthen the legs in a seated position.
This video goes for only 5-minutes and it's great for those times you're having trouble with motivation, or you're short of time.
This will be one of a series of 5-minute exercise videos. I'll be making both in a seated and standing position... The next video will be standing.
Remember to warm-up prior to doing exercise:
For the Warm-Up Video:
Seated Warm-Up: https://youtu.be/b2DYU7ZQgN0
Do your best and let me know how you went below!
- Mike
Challenging Balance and Leg Exercises For Seniors (18 Mins)
Here we have an 18-minute balance and leg exercise session for seniors. These balance exercises are a little more challenging! Do your best and stay consistent weekly!
Balance and leg exercises for seniors (challenging)
Here we have an 18-minute balance and leg exercise session for seniors. These balance exercises are a little more challenging! Do your best and stay consistent weekly!
Make sure you do the warm-up before beginning.
Standing Warm-Up: https://youtu.be/b2DYU7ZQgN0
Seated Warm-Up: https://youtu.be/nfGWaRoKr7k
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To get straight into the workout go to 1:00.
Do your best and any questions ask below!
- Mike
Complete Seated Body Workout For Seniors (25 Mins)
Get moving with this 25-minute workout for seniors which works your whole body.
There is a quick break halfway through this video. If you need to have a break, pause the video before you get back into it. As you continue with these workouts, you will be feeling less of a need for a break.
25 Minute Seated Workout For Seniors - Seniors Chair Exercises
Get moving with this 25-minute workout for seniors which works your whole body.
There is a quick break halfway through this video. If you need to have a break, pause the video before you get back into it. As you continue with these workouts, you will be feeling less of a need for a break.
Make sure you do the warm-up before beginning. Seated Warm-Up.
WORKOUT FOR SENIORS (25 Mins)
Upright rows x 12
Seated One-Arm Row - x 12 Each Arms
Toe Raises into Heel Raises - x 12
Knee extensions with slow tempo and holds x 8
Shoulder Rolls
Knee extensions 3 x 5 seconds, 2x 3-second holds, 1x 7 seconds, 1x 4 seconds
High knee Marching - 30 seconds
Knee flexions x 10 each leg
Opposite arm opposite leg lifts
Reaction time work
Same side arm and leg lifts - 60 seconds
Break
Upright Rows x 12
Seated One-Arm Row - x 12 Each Arms
Heel Raises - x 12
Toe Raises - x 12
Knee extensions 4-second holds
Double knee extensions x 12
Double knee flexions x 12
Reaction Time
Bicep Curls x 12
Shrugs into bicep curl into press x 5
Do your best and any questions ask below!
- Mike