What are Chair Exercises and Why are They Important?
Chair exercises are safe and easy way of exercising that can be performed anywhere as long as you have a chair.
They are a great way to modify any exercise for people with limited mobility, flexibility, and muscle strength.
![Icon of person in chair](/sites/chtc.sites.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__768_x_768/public/2021-11/76814.png?h=a7ffc51c&itok=4CVPhCg5)
Exercise Guidelines | |
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Frequency | 2x a week |
Intensity | Low to Moderate |
Reps | 8-12 |
Sets | 2-3 |
![Flexed Bicep](/sites/chtc.sites.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/2021-11/Screen%20Shot%202021-11-08%20at%2011.56.31%20AM.png?h=64911242&itok=ht99nI0S)
Increase Strength
![Person Stretching](/sites/chtc.sites.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/2021-11/Screen%20Shot%202021-11-08%20at%2011.56.58%20AM.png?h=a9acc8ac&itok=6fY2cNNd)
Improve Balance
![Energy Lightening Bolt](/sites/chtc.sites.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/2021-11/Screen%20Shot%202021-11-08%20at%2012.08.33%20PM.png?h=12bee12a&itok=SGrcI41Q)
Enhance Alertness and Focus
![Health Clipboard](/sites/chtc.sites.uiowa.edu/files/styles/square__1024_x_1024/public/2021-11/Screen%20Shot%202021-11-08%20at%2011.58.01%20AM.png?h=6915266a&itok=_yt6FOOg)