10 CHAIR EXERCISES FOR SENIORS

10 CHAIR EXERCISES FOR SENIORS
A COMPREHENSIVE
VISUAL GUIDE
1BEFORE YOU BEGIN, PLEASE TAKE NOTE:
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You should always consult a physician prior
to starting an exercise routine to ensure
that you are medically cleared to exercise.
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Identify enough safe space to exercise.
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It is recommended that you wear athletic

or shoes that may be a trip hazard.
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Have a bottle/cup of water ready and eas-
ily accessible.
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A chair may be utilized in all the exercises
for extra support. It should ideally be arm
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less and please make sure it is stable and

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please stop exercising and consult a phy-
sician before resuming exercise.
EXERCISE 1:
BODYWEIGHT CHAIR-ASSISTED SQUAT
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Stand behind chair facing the chair's back.
Place feet shoulder-width apart with toes
pointed forward.
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and spine. Hands should be on the back of
the chair for support.
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Hinge hips back like you are going to sit

bend second.
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Bend hips and knees into a squatting

knees should also remain behind the toes.
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Return to starting position by pressing
through the heels.
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8-12 repetitions then rest with water break.
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EXERCISE 2
BODYWEIGHT CHAIR-ASSISTED REVERSE LUNGE
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Stand behind chair facing the chair's back. Place feet shoulder-width apart with toes pointed
forward.
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