Chair Exercises for Seniors: Videos for Balance, Flexibility + More

Want to unlock the secret to better balance, stronger muscles and a brighter mood as you age? The answer might be right under you — your chair. Chair exercises for seniors can transform a simple seat into a powerful tool for improving your overall well-being.

Sure, they may not help you prepare for a marathon. But seated exercises can do a whole range of good, from giving you more stamina while running errands to playing more vigorous games with your grandchildren to feeling more confident walking with friends.

“Chair exercises can be very beneficial as we age, but really they’re good for anyone who has mobility and other health issues which may impact their ability to do non-chair exercises,” says Angela Catic, MD, PhD, a geriatrician and assistant professor at Huffington Center on Aging, Baylor College of Medicine. “People experience improved sleep, enhanced mood, reduced anxiety and better blood pressure and blood sugar …