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Chair Pilates and Yoga: Seated Exercises to Improve Strength, Flexibility, Balance and Posture
'The improvement in my strength, mobility and fluidity is remarkable. However rusty your body feels, I urge you to give it a try.' - Dame Sheila Hancock
Learn how seated exercise can help you lead a happy, healthy and active life. All you need is somewhere to sit.
If you find movement a challenge, have reduced mobility or are recovering from injury, seated movement is an enjoyable and beneficial alternative to more demanding workouts. Chair Pilates and Yoga is filled with tried and tested exercises to keep you fit and healthy – all while seated on a chair or using a chair as a prop.
Influenced by Pilates and yoga, these guided movements will help improve your flexibility, strength, balance, posture and breathing, and can reduce aches and pains.
Featuring step-by-step exercises that target different parts of the body, this manual is suitable for all levels and abilities. You can dip in when you need a quick stretch, or follow full-body routines when you have more time.
Along with tips and modifications, you will also find expert advice and motivational case studies from those who have already discovered the rewards of Chair Pilates and Yoga.
Learn how seated exercise can help you lead a happy, healthy and active life. All you need is somewhere to sit.
If you find movement a challenge, have reduced mobility or are recovering from injury, seated movement is an enjoyable and beneficial alternative to more demanding workouts. Chair Pilates and Yoga is filled with tried and tested exercises to keep you fit and healthy – all while seated on a chair or using a chair as a prop.
Influenced by Pilates and yoga, these guided movements will help improve your flexibility, strength, balance, posture and breathing, and can reduce aches and pains.
Featuring step-by-step exercises that target different parts of the body, this manual is suitable for all levels and abilities. You can dip in when you need a quick stretch, or follow full-body routines when you have more time.
Along with tips and modifications, you will also find expert advice and motivational case studies from those who have already discovered the rewards of Chair Pilates and Yoga.
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192 pages, Paperback
Published February 4, 2025
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March 22, 2025
I loved this exercise book. It has so many interesting suggestions for exercising while sitting. It must be great for seniors. But I am going to try them on my periods when I can’t do a full body workout but I feel like working out a little. Sitting on the chair and working out is amazing for such weak days.
There is also a lot of real life stories and experiences sprinkled throughout. I loved the photos and the breakdown of the chapters. Highly recommended.
There is also a lot of real life stories and experiences sprinkled throughout. I loved the photos and the breakdown of the chapters. Highly recommended.
August 21, 2025
The book tells a little about the history of Pilates and Yoga. The book is very detailed as to some straightforward movements a person can do to increase their flexibility. There are lots of pictures and quotes from doctors and practitioners regarding the ease of getting started and then building on your routine. The book is inexpensive, and you will probably want to refer back to it from time to time.
There are videos on the market that show the proper way to do the exercises. And, if you've spent any time online, you've probably gotten at least one or two ads allowing you to follow classes online. So far, I haven't had any of the weight loss they promised, but I do feel like I'm a little more flexible, and I think I'm getting more restful sleep. With any exercise program, you need to make sure your doctor clears you before starting a program, and I suggest you start with a buddy in case you overdo it and need help moving from the chair to the couch.
There are videos on the market that show the proper way to do the exercises. And, if you've spent any time online, you've probably gotten at least one or two ads allowing you to follow classes online. So far, I haven't had any of the weight loss they promised, but I do feel like I'm a little more flexible, and I think I'm getting more restful sleep. With any exercise program, you need to make sure your doctor clears you before starting a program, and I suggest you start with a buddy in case you overdo it and need help moving from the chair to the couch.
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