Gentle Chair Based Exercise Class
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This is very gentle 30 minute exercise class which may be carried out seated in a chair, or standing supported by a chair if neccessary. It is aimed at those recently recovered from Covid or other illness, who have not been active recently and need to gradually start moving again.
You should only complete this class if you have been given clearance form your clinician to exercise.
During this class, we will focus on our breathing and mobility, as well as strengthening our core muscles, arms and legs. This class can be completed sitting or standing for some of the time. If you are able to get out of the chair, it is important for you to do so, in order to maintain balance, and strength in your legs and throughout your key core muscles.
If you wish you can complete the sitting, breathing and mobility exercises and then the stretches, and leave out the standing work. Only add the standing work if you feel well enough to do so and are able to stand for a few minutes. Make sure someone else is in the house initially, until you build your confidence.
If you are recovering from COVID, complete a little at a time, and gradually build up. Start off with the breathing and mobility exercises first. Only complete the standing exercises when you feel able to do so.
Make sure the chair you are using is strong and stable. Place it against a wall if you have a hard wooden floor where it might slip.
Part 1 – Breathing and Exercises
Part 2 – Stretches
If you Enjoyed this Class
Jane Mackenzie has an extensive library of approximately 80 full hour Pilates classes, many of which are designed specifically for beginners. For access to these plus weekly live Zoom classes and more, join Jane Mackenzie 24/7 Online Pilates now for just £5.50 per week, and discover a healthier you!
- To learn more: https://www.janem.co.uk/jane247/
- To join: https://www.janem.co.uk/courses/jane247/ and click the purple ‘Enrol in Classes’ button.