Movement from a chair
What it is
When walking is hard, seated exercises still maintain strength, circulation and mood.
Always on
- Sit-to-stand from a firm chair, as many as are comfortable — the single most useful exercise at this age.
- Ankle circles, marching, arm raises and shoulder rolls while seated.
- Little and often beats one long session, and it can happen during the news.
Sources
- Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) — World Health Organization
- Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour (2020) — World Health Organization
Compiled with AI assistance from the public sources listed above. Not yet reviewed by a clinician — check anything important against the source, with Tipat Halav or with your doctor.