Seated Full Body Strength Workout for Seniors
SeniorShape Fitness- Duration
- 34 min
- Level
- Beginner
- Body Focus
- Full Body
- Est. Calories
- ~244 kcal
Seated full body strength for seniors with light dumbbells: shoulder friendly, no overhead weights and no spine twisting.
Everything is done seated: no weights overhead and no twisting or rounding of the spine, so it is shoulder and osteoporosis friendly. Moves run on a 45-second timer with 15 seconds of rest, with upper and lower body exercises done separately and then combined, for 24 minutes of strength work. A warm-up and a stretching cool-down are included, and the video runs about 35 minutes.
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Who Is It For?
Seniors and beginners who want to build strength from a chair, with light dumbbells, water bottles or soup cans.
Who Is It Not For?
Not ideal if you want a standing, cardio-style session or heavier lifting, as the weights are light and everything is seated.
Key Benefits
Builds full body strength from a seated position while protecting the shoulders and spine, with a steady, timed pace.
Things to Keep in Mind
Choose weights you can control, go at your own pace and check with your doctor first if you have osteoporosis or other health concerns.
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