3 Easy Chair Exercises for Healthy Living

Sometimes, getting the exercise you need for a healthy life isn’t easy. But if you can sit in a chair, or you are bound to a chair, say, at work, you will find that there are a couple of super easy exercises that will increase your mobility as well as your health.

Leg lift. This one is easy! Just sit in your chair with your feet flat on the floor. Now simply lift your foot off the floor going straight up. Count to 3; place foot on the ground. Repeat 5 times. To change this and work other muscles, you can actually move the leg straight out…

Do what is comfortable! If you cannot do this 5 times, do it once. As your muscles get used to the activities, you will find that you can slowly increase the number of times you do each exercise. The object of the exercise is to feel better, not feel discomfort.

Arm stretch. Another easy one to get you started. Sit as straight as possible in your chair with your hands holding the arm rests. Now lift your arm slowly straight in front of you. If it helps, try pointing to something directly in front of you. Hold this pose for 5 seconds, if it is comfortable, and then release. Repeat 5 times if able.

Repeating 5 times is just a base number. If you can do more, do more; if you need to do less, do less. Remember, you will want to feel your muscles as you do these exercises. Be aware of what your muscles feel like.

Pelvic thrust. There are a few ways to perform this exercise. The simple way is to simply sit straight, and then gently thrust your pelvis forward and up. Your rear will not leave the seat. Thrust up; hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 5 times as comfortable.

Another method is to actually use your arms as a prop and lift your rear off the chair. This is more tolerated by some individuals than other. Remember, do what is comfortable!