Pilates Chair Exercises For Seniors
I ve created this workout based on a request from an older viewer who said could you do something for us older people who are getting a bit stiff and achy.
Pilates chair exercises for seniors. What is chair pilates. Chair exercises for seniors. This short home workout is designed for seniors or for anyone looking for something a bit lighter. Some great pilates mat exercises for seniors include the single leg pull double leg pull side lying series clam modified plank chest expansion leg slides and thigh folds.
The pilates chair is the smallest apparatus making it perfect for at home workouts. Take care when exercises and if you don t already exercise. Lift your hips toward the ceiling until your body forms a straight line from head to ankles and squeeze your upper back core and glutes. Hold your plank as long as possible rest and repeat until you reach 30 seconds total.
The first pic is the start position the second follows. Chair exercises for seniors are easy safe and able to be performed anywhere. 10 minute chair pilates for the office is a short and effective pilates class that you can do at home or in the office. Pilates can begin with a series practiced just sitting in a chair.
You can do this with or without light weights. Total body pilates chair workout just under 20 minutes. Hold this position for 30 seconds.