Seated Core Exercises | Chair Workout

Seated Core Exercises | Chair Workout | Decrease Back Pain!

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This video demonstrates and explains seated core strengthening exercises in a short, yet effective workout. Start slow and work at a pace that is best for you. All of these exercises are done safely in a chair and would be suitable for beginners, seniors, and anyone needing chair exercises rather than a floor version. Decrease back pain by strengthening your core.
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Wishing you improved health,
Jules
Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health' fitness program or any other fitness program. This content is not medical advice and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. The use of the information provided in this video is solely at your own risk.
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@joyfarrell9304 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful exercises just right for me I enjoyed 3 of them this morning. Thank you see you tonight God’s willing

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

Congrats on doing 3 workouts today!

@donnamarie4055 Жыл бұрын

These series is wonderful, you feel good, you feel as though you accomplished something, and you feel like your on your way to being stronger and healthier.

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

I love your feedback. Thanks Donna.

@christabellelysander4392 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this core workout, Jules. So good 😊🙌🏽

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

Thank you Christabelle:)

@MEw650 2 жыл бұрын

This one to end our day: thank you, dear Julie!!!!!

@myzaguirre8826 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so very much! I’m 67, have been slothful in taking care of my body, already after 2 weeks, my clothes are looser, my core is stronger, my balance is better! God is using you greatly in my life! Love in Jesus M

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

Aww, thank you so much for your kind message. Congrats to you for starting this new healthy lifestyle! Wishing you a Happy New Year and all the best for 2023.🥰

@1beachwalker 2 жыл бұрын

Really liked this one Jules. I am going to try to do this one often....need that core strengthened! Hope your week has gone well so far. Keep up the good work!

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad to read that you plan to do this one often. Most of us are weak in the core so it's an important workout to do.

@hollybanks9753 6 ай бұрын

Very helpful. This was just what I was looking for and needed.

@ImprovedHealth 6 ай бұрын

I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. I'll add the link to my other seated channel as well in case you find ones there that you enjoy: youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts

@charliegowing9471 2 жыл бұрын

Once I’ve done anyone of your sessions, I share it via email with my wife and she does them later. She likes them as well. Thanks from Charlie in Syracuse NY

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for sharing them with her:)

@OfraMC 2 жыл бұрын

Love it, as the other workouts of this channel. thanks! 🙏🌷🌷

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Ofra. You're very kind. 💗

@charliegowing9471 2 жыл бұрын

Worth every minute of it. Thank you. Charlie in Syracuse NY

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Charlie:)

@cjane51 2 жыл бұрын

Love the chair exercises as I am nursing a sore plantar.

@1beachwalker Жыл бұрын

I've made sure to do this one at least once a week, intertwined with others. I made it to one year on January 27, of doing exercise videos at least 3 times a week! Woohoo! Proud of myself! Setting goals like that really works! You have great workouts! Between the ST, chair exercises, core exercises I have really noticed I'm much stronger! I take walks too. Thanks for all you do to help us gain better health. 🤩

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to you for your one year anniversary!!! You're so right...setting a goal for exercising is definitely a great way to stay on track. I am super happy to read that you are noticing a difference in your strength. Kudos to you for working out consistently to see change! 🎉🎊💃

@1beachwalker Жыл бұрын

@@ImprovedHealth Being a senior woman with arthritis and have had a broken shoulder in the past...it pushes me to keep going. Thank you! For such a nice note! 🫶

@peggybrendel9884 3 жыл бұрын

Most of the seated core exercise videos on KZfaq show basically the same movements and techniques, but yours is the most pleasant video I came upon. Thank you for the effective core workout but also for the effort you made to make the experience enjoyable aesthetically.

@ImprovedHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Peggy. I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Comments like yours keeps me motivated to continue so thank you!

@suejoslin1354 10 ай бұрын

I have been doing this core exercise for close to a month now. I'm not up to both legs yet for the full count but I have seen progress in being able to flutter kick for a short bit. When driving and a good song comes on the radio, I do ab crunches or Kegels when stopped at a light. In the beginning, I felt a little muscle in the center when doing abs. Thanks to these, I can now feel the whole width of my abdomen. thank you for these short but effective workouts

@ImprovedHealth 10 ай бұрын

Oh yay! I love reading about progress! Thanks so much for sharing your progress with me.💖

@MEw650 2 жыл бұрын

We chose this one for our evening workout!

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to read that you are back to working out together today. ❤️

@MEw650 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImprovedHealth we’re so happy, too!!!

@patriciaannclark2712 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. I’m only to do these exercises in a chair.

@MEw650 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! This was great! A couple of challenges that I’ll have to work on. Thanks again, Jules, for all the varieties of workouts!!! This was our second one for the day.

@jazminlandia 3 ай бұрын

Love your videos. I do the seated 20 minute stretch most days and it has been helping me sleep better. Thank you for sharing your vast knowledge.

@ImprovedHealth 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! In case you haven't seen my new channel for seated workouts, I'll add it here: youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts

@jazminlandia 3 ай бұрын

@@ImprovedHealthThanks! I have subscribed and look forward to tracking my improvement through the levels 😊.

@lafemme7953 Ай бұрын

I used to be very strong even though I"m in my late 70s Due to shoulder issues I can't do regular yoga currently. This really helps me keep my core strong. Thank you.

@ImprovedHealth Ай бұрын

I'm going to add my other channel for you too in case you haven't seen it. I have lots of new seated workouts there that I hope you might enjoy. youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts

@MEw650 2 жыл бұрын

We did this one to end our day. Thanks, Jules!!

@annnguyen1877 Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@annnguyen1877 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!I love all your lessons!

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

Thanks Ann!

@MarinaMarina-fc8vk 2 жыл бұрын

Ahhhh.... English is not my native language , and besides enjoying your great workouts, I am savouring your English! What a beautiful language when spoken beautifully :)

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

That brought a smile to my face:)

@cathygrande6412 5 ай бұрын

Great classes. Thank you

@ImprovedHealth 5 ай бұрын

Thanks Cathy! In case you haven't seen it, I have a second channel for seated workouts. I'll add the link here: youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts

@chrisperkins6403 11 ай бұрын

Seated crunches -- as effective as floor exercises. Love that you offer so many variations on standards. Sharing for sure.

@ImprovedHealth 11 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris for your great comment.🥰

@annnguyen1877 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@tessatandler393 Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much..I enjoyed it and really felt my abs

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to comment, Tessa.❤️

@jenniferleebottorff3540 2 жыл бұрын

Just what I was looking for! I am a CPT, just started at a new gym, and several of my clients have mobility/ROM issues - they cannot get up/down off the floor or on their hands and knees, but very much want to participate in my core and stretching classes - this is a perfect modification for them! Thank you so much!

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

I am more than happy to help:) Thanks so much for taking the time to let me know this modification works for them.

@jenannallen4498 Жыл бұрын

Love this

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Jenann!

@annnguyen1877 Жыл бұрын

Good one

@annesneed 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jules......finished Day#5 of my Interval workout and then did this Ab workout and now for a Stretch workout and that will do it for the day.....did a 45 min walk/stairs this morning early. I do hope you have a fantastic weekend, and I am not sure if your a Mom or not, but if you are HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to YOU.....may your day be filled with much joy and love.....have a super rest of your day....take and care and may the Lord bless you......Anne

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

It sounds like another exercise filled day for you! Thank you for the Mother's Day wishes...I have two young girls. I wish you a great weekend as well with your kids if you have them. We're being blessed with beautiful weather here this weekend and all into next week!

@MEw650 2 жыл бұрын

We decided on this one for tonight!

@charliegowing9471 2 жыл бұрын

More like this please. Like the addition of the weights. Thank you from Charlie at home in Syracuse NY

@lucius10 Жыл бұрын

It's very good. Thank you.💛

@charliegowing9471 2 жыл бұрын

More core type sessions if you can. Love this one. Actually love all of your sessions. Thank you from Charlie In Syracuse NY.

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Charlie:)

@lejeune470 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jules! We enjoyed this workout very much. We added this to a short cardio and short strength video for a complete exercise.

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you combined the workouts to get the most out of them.

@begonalavenadelvalle8260 Жыл бұрын

¡Muchísimas gracias! Ha sido una suerte encontrar estos ejercicios, son más apropiados que otros para mi edad y estado físico. Me gustan. Thank you very much!

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback. I am glad to read that these workouts are enjoyable and beneficial for you.

@1beachwalker Жыл бұрын

I was so tickled earlier, actually brought tears to my eyes- I was able to lift both legs for that one exercise! First time! After doing this exercise once a week for probably 6 weeks- I did it! Not as high as you yet, but I'll get there! I wasn't coming off the back of the chair either! Whoo hoo! I was able to do both legs doing the swimming leg kick as of last week! I did the Bee Gees chair dance afterwards - whew! That was fun! My arms were burning after that! I did my stretches too. 😁 Thank you so much. Have a good week. 🫶

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

Your comment has put a massive smile on my face. I love reading about the progress you have made! Congratulations for being consistent with exercise so you can see the positive changes. 💪

@sandracastille9294 Жыл бұрын

Great workout. Not as easy as I expected . Feel like I've done a full workout.

@user-we8hq8if5j 11 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT WORKOUT FOR CORE, THANK YOU JULES!.

@ImprovedHealth 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for commenting:)

@bridgetmcpherson8073 Жыл бұрын

very effective! thank you

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comment, Bridget:)

@1beachwalker 16 күн бұрын

Been awhile since I've spoke to you. Did this gentle core exercise - my first one since double hernia operation a month ago. Hasn't been easy abstaining from exercise (except short walks here and there last couple weeks ) . Doing much better and looking forward to my continued road to recovery. Thank you Jules . 🫶 Lynn from FL

@ImprovedHealth 16 күн бұрын

So glad to read that you're doing okay and on the mend, Lynn. Hopefully soon you will be given the okay to get back to more exercise (which is equally as good for our mental health as our physical health!).

@1beachwalker 16 күн бұрын

@@ImprovedHealth thank you. I'm already adding some new videos to my favorites of yours. I'll do a gradual progression of difficulty over next couple weeks. But, definitely will be careful. Appreciate your reply. You're the best! 🙋‍♀️🫶

@ImprovedHealth 16 күн бұрын

@@1beachwalker Aw, thank you! I'm sure you've seen my other channel, but in case you haven't, I'll add the link: youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts

@1beachwalker 16 күн бұрын

@@ImprovedHealth I'm definitely going to check it out .. thanks so much for all your help. I'll add some of those to my faves too.

@kimleighton5177 11 ай бұрын

Feeling great. Managed to stand without a wobble or holding on! Excellent progress being made with the seated workouts! Big thanks ❤

@ImprovedHealth 11 ай бұрын

That IS awesome progress! Thanks for sharing your progress with me, Kim.💪

@andielynn7133 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@strychnine49 3 ай бұрын

Just found this one 👌 thank you!

@helencameron4262 3 жыл бұрын

Great class as I suffer with lower back pain

@jeannemulhern362 9 ай бұрын

Great workout

@ImprovedHealth 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, and thank you for subscribing! Just so you know, I create 3 levels of workouts in both seated and standing (gentle, beginner and intermediate levels). I also started a second channel dedicated to chair workouts a few months ago. The seated workouts on this channel will stay here, but new chair workouts will upload to the new channel. I upload all of the workouts from both channels to my website at www.improvedhealthforseniors.com. Here's the link to my seated channel: www.youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts

@partyballoonsnorwich2122 Жыл бұрын

Day 37! 😁 First time at trying this video and some exercises were a bit of a challenge but that's because I don't have much core strength YET! It feels quite strange to sit down to exercise but I think I'm going to know all about it tomorrow! 😄

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

People definitely underestimate the seated workouts. I'm glad to see you're working on core strength. I'll get more out soon.

@helencameron4262 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@annnguyen1877 6 ай бұрын

Thanks

@charliegowing9471 2 жыл бұрын

Great stretches for me, new in fact. Thank you for your easy to follow session. Charlie in Syracuse NY

@partyballoonsnorwich2122 Жыл бұрын

Day 38!👍🏻😊 My legs ached a little today (in a good way) so proof enough that seated exercises really do work! I'm going to alternate with your standing workouts! Thanks Jules. 😊

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

You’re still making me smile every time I see another day added on.💪

@Isabella-pi1cs Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

Hi! I've started a second YT channel catering to chair workouts in case you're interested. All of these workouts will stay here, but all new uploads will go up on the new channel every Thursday. www.youtube.com/@ImprovedHealthChairWorkouts

@charliegowing9471 2 жыл бұрын

As always, I feel better after one of your sessions. Don’t know why and don’t really care. Thank you, Charlie in Syracuse NY😎

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

Lol, I am glad to hear the workouts are making you feel good:)

@gdh6207 4 жыл бұрын

I really found this helpful and great for my age group

@ImprovedHealth 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment. I'm thrilled to hear you found it helpful! I'll continue to create a variety suitable for various abilities.

@rain9416 4 жыл бұрын

Thank U sooo much for hip exercises 👌🏽

@heatherresnick4756 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a total efficient workout!

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Heather!

@Karalok1 3 жыл бұрын

This is very helpful for me! I am trying to shed the extra weight that I have gained in the last few years due to health issues. I cannot do the more difficult workouts so this is perfect for me. Thank you!!

@ImprovedHealth 3 жыл бұрын

I am very happy to help!

@pattywright7676 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice! Felt it in the tummy for sure!

@ImprovedHealth 3 жыл бұрын

I am glad to hear:)

@sitanelson6070 3 жыл бұрын

This exercises is great, thank you. X

@ImprovedHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sita!

@rachmonte 3 жыл бұрын

excellent

@barbcoleus 3 жыл бұрын

Great class thanks

@ImprovedHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@joancurts1844 3 жыл бұрын

Great class

@ImprovedHealth 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Joan!

@rain9416 4 жыл бұрын

Great exercise ! Thank U ! Could U do strengthening hip abductor tight hip abductor & tight hip flexors chair exercise plz

@ImprovedHealth 4 жыл бұрын

I am currently working on creating new videos and will look at putting hip exercises into the new programs for you:)

@phyllisbonner8900 Жыл бұрын

I could really feel this in my abs. Yea

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

I'm glad to hear it:)

@MEw650 2 жыл бұрын

We did this one this evening. It’s another good one! Oh my, near the end, when we had to try sitting back and lifting both knees up, I had to do singles. I could barely get both knees off the floor together…..that surprised me.

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

Oh that is definitely a very tough movement...doing one leg at a time is still very beneficial. Just really concentrate on the movement by breathing out and flexing the abs as you lower the leg.

@MEw650 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImprovedHealth , I will! Thank you.

@cherylelinsmith743 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, those leg kicks are a killer but worth it. Jules, any exercises that are good for curvature of the spine? I was born with it, and worse since I’m older.

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

Hi Cheryl, that is quite a specialty for exercises. Over time I plan to look into more specialized workouts but for now I am just creating ones for the general public. I think if you research specific exercises, you will likely find suggestions online and could add them into your daily routine. Or, does a specialist you see have suggestions for exercises?

@cherylelinsmith743 Жыл бұрын

@@ImprovedHealth No information, I’ll just keep on doing your videos. I find they help straighten me up more, so I’m not so rounded shoulders. They help with my back and balance.

@ImprovedHealth Жыл бұрын

@@cherylelinsmith743 Give me time and I'll create something for you:)

@MEw650 2 жыл бұрын

This one tonight: I have great difficulty lifting both legs up at the same time; if I do just one leg at a time, I don’t feel it enough in my abdomen. If I hold on to the bottom of the chair, I can do better, but it still isn’t very good.

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

I think aim to just lift one leg if you're struggling to lift both. But, sit at the front of the chair, lean back so your upper back touches the backrest, keep your back FLAT, flex/tighten your abs and SLOWLY lift and lower one leg while concentrating on flexing the abs. You should definitely feel that in your abs. Breathe in as you lift your leg and breathe out as you lower your leg. I hope that helps!

@MEw650 2 жыл бұрын

@@ImprovedHealth , thank you! I will try again with just one leg, following your instructions. I appreciate it very much!

@MEw650 2 жыл бұрын

Tonight’s part 2! Still modifying the leg lifts (both legs) until one day when I am strong enough to lift both at the same time.

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

I love the positive thinking!

@MEw650 2 жыл бұрын

This one again tonight. I had to do single leg lifts……oh well…..

@ImprovedHealth 2 жыл бұрын

Single leg lifts are still a great exercise:)

@genisewhite9583 3 жыл бұрын

I am looking move knee exercises to recover my botched knee replacement. I am in my mid 50's!!

@ImprovedHealth 3 жыл бұрын

I am so sorry to hear about the knee replacement. That is very specialized so I would recommend seeing a physiotherapist. I do have a video for knee osteoarthritis which will help strengthen the muscles around your knees (these are exercises my dad was prescribed). The more strength around the knees, the better. If you can, see a PT who can provide the best exercises for you.

@genisewhite9583 3 жыл бұрын

@@ImprovedHealth I am in the process to see a new PT therapist. I like doing your exercises, as well!