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20 Min Seated Upper Body Chair Yoga: Mobility, Strength, Stretch

20 Min Seated Upper Body Chair Yoga: Mobility, Strength, Stretch

SeniorShape FitnessSeniorShape Fitness
Duration
22 min
Level
Beginner
Body Focus
Upper Body
Est. Calories
~66 kcal

A seated 20-minute upper body chair yoga class for mobility, strength and stretching, osteoporosis and wheelchair friendly.

Every exercise in this upper body chair yoga class is done seated, and the moves are osteoporosis friendly and wheelchair friendly. Light hand weights of about 2 pounds (1 kg) are optional, and soup cans, water bottles or wrist weights work just as well. The video runs about 22 minutes.

Equipment setup

🪑 Chair

Who Is It For?

Seniors, wheelchair users and anyone who wants a seated routine to improve posture, strength and flexibility in the upper body.

Who Is It Not For?

Not ideal if you want a standing or cardio workout, or a very challenging strength session, as this is a seated, low-impact class.

Key Benefits

Improves posture, upper body strength and flexibility, and can help ease neck and shoulder pain, all from a chair.

Things to Keep in Mind

Keep movements within a pain-free range, use light weights only if you want them, and check with a doctor or physio if you have neck or shoulder problems.

Frequently Asked Questions

Duration
22 min
Equipment
Chair
Est. Calories
~66 kcal

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EquipmentChair
ImpactLow Impact
Quiet levelQuiet
Floor workNo
Instruction clarity93/100

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Chair

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