Seated Exercise

Seated exercise classes are designed to help improve strength and balance, from the comfort of a chair.

An Overview of Seated Exercise

Seated exercise classes focus on aiding the muscles used in everyday activity and is performed at a pace that suits participants. Chair-based exercise can be done at home or in small groups and is easy to fit in to your daily routine.

Research has shown that many of the exercises can help to strengthen muscles and bone. Stronger muscles make every day activities such as washing, dressing, shopping or doing house work easier and less of a strain. You are less likely to injure your self doing everyday activities, stronger muscles help to improve balance and walking. There are exercises included that will help to improve your circulation which in turn will help to lessen cramp and help to keep you warmer.

Benefits

maintains/promotes independence and mobility
increases strength
increases flexibility and balance
increase ability to perform everyday tasks
decreased risk of falls

Costs

Seated exercises can be done for free in the comfort of your own home.

Involvement

Resources and programmes to follow can be found on both the NHS and BHF websites.

Adaptations and Equipment

Ensure that the chair you use is sturdy and stable. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive footwear.

National Programmes

Strong & Steady Exercise Classes

Strong and Steady Exercise Classes are aimed at helping people who have fallen or are at risk of falling to improve muscle strength, balance and confidence

Senior Physical Activity and Sport Programme

As part of the University of Worcester Community engagement initiative, the SPAAS programme offers physical activity opportunities to individuals aged 60 or above within Worcestershire. SPAAS offers a wide variety of senior sports, exercise classes and ac

McClelland Centre

Offering you a new and exciting approach to personal health and wellbeing at a convenient time, convenient location and at realistic prices.

Active Always

Active Communities Worcester

Freedom Leisure’s Active Communities team work on developing a range of sport, play & physical activity programmes to get the local community active!

Worcester Community Trust

Worcester Community Trust runs six Community Centres in Worcester. We have facilities available for hire for Sports Clubs from Meeting Rooms to Small Sports Halls and a 3G Synthetic Pitch. If you need a venue in Worcester please do not hesitate to contact

Move It Or Lose It with Steph

Exercise group that can be done seated, standing or with support. Helping to keep active as we age in a fun environment which is also social and can be done at your own pace.

KO Sport

Kate and Olivia deliver fitness classes and personal training in and around the Worcestershire, Alcester and Bromsgrove area. Classes include Zumba, Pump, Combat, Step, Core Stability, Circuits and Tai Chi. A variety of classes suitable for all differen

Age UK Bromsgrove, Redditch & Wyre Forest

Age UK Bromsgrove Redditch & Wyre Forest is a local charity supporting older people. Our aim is to make North Worcestershire a better place for people to grow older, by delivering a range of local support and services for the over 50’s, promoting indep

Keep fit with Juanita

Juanita has run keep fit classes for over 17 years. Providing mostly activities for over 50's, health and well being interventions. Including falls preventing Stroke, cancer, Pulmonary and arthritis rehab. Provides school days demonstration, exhibitions (