Exercise in a chair
 

I'm in a chair. Anyone have any advice about toning and stretching? I don't drive, nothing is close, would love yoga, etc. but need to do by self. Any book or resource info?

"Sit & Be Fit" is a PBS show that runs daily in my neck of the woods. The leader woman is a nurse and it's really geared toward the elderly. But, if you can get past the cheesy, mushy, saccharine sweetness and the really bad muzak, you might benefit from her simple 30-minute workout.

There are also a couple online workouts you can follow, just google wheelchair fitness and some streaming video options will show up.

When I started Copaxone, Shared Solutions sent me a DVD that has exercises for people with MS. There are 3 different parts to it. When they do the routines they show you how to do them in a chair as well.

There are a tons of yoga DVD/VHS tapes. There are also at home tapes for everything from chair exercises, to belly dancing. Try a search at Amazon.

You can also modify routines to be from a sitting position. Be creative.

Pilates, and yoga are wonderful for stretching, and toning, and Tai Chi is a wonderful slow moving martial arts.

Thanks Kicker and all for the great suggestions..:grouphug:

The only excercise I do standing is...just standing..:D

Kicker,
 

:)I didn't read all the replies, but my sister gave me a dvd on doing CHAIR YOGA. I will try to find it tomorrow to give you the name of it. My dh cleaned out a closet (kudos to him:D), but put my exercise videos away in a box. Guess he thought I hadn't been using them...ha...he was right!:p But I will check. It was much easier than the typical yoga, but was very helpful. Thanks for reminding me. I will have to give it another try!

ACTUALLY, I JUST GOOGLED AND FOUND THIS. I'M SURE IT'S THE ONE I HAVE. THERE MAY BE OTHERS OUT THERE THAT ARE GOOD ALSO!

http://www.target.com/Sitting-Fit-An...A578324&page=1

I wanted to find out more info on SIT & BE FIT. It sounds great. I googled and ran across this website! Thanks!:wink:

http://www.sitandbefit.org/faq

Yesterday, I did some stretching, researched some books and videos, moved my limbs, became very aware of my upper body and I felt better. I didn't go crazy, know I have to build up strength but I have beginnings. Was not tired like I feared I might be. I still want lipo-suction on belly and use those pesky fat cells for good-helping my MS. Have you heard about it? There's even a thread!!

I was just told about a yoga class at my local JCC (Jewish Community Center) on Sundays. It is geared for disabilities so I may take a look. I do a pilates routine at home but I wish I did more upper body. I have bands that I can hook around my feet and stretch the muscles.

I just need the discipline to do something.

And the fat cells for MS, I am very interested in how that study turns out. I do plan to ask my MS doctor about it!

For those of you that did not see the thread and are interested, here is the link:

http://www.worldnetdaily.com/index.php?pageId=95967

I thought of you when I did my floor "exercises." I use this ring thing-y. I am going to ask exactly what it is 'cause it is hard to explain - a round stretch-kinda ring with foam handles. See, you probably have NO IDEA what the heck it is.

Anyway, it can be used for a number of things, stretching the legs or bicep exercise, lots of "things."

So, I am going to ask the woman I bought it from. It cost a grand total of $15. Enough to break the piggy bank!:D

I can stand but not well, looks like I had too many wobbly pops(beer). The exercise deal just requires a commitment, you have to do it regularly. Doesn`t take a lot of money or tools. You can do some in a chair, some laying flat on your back on the floor, some with an an assist from a wall or counter.

Doesn`t take a lot of weights, a cheap set of ankle or wrist weights, cheap light dumbells, or just resistance from your own body weight,eg. situps, pushups, bent knee butt lifts.

It is nice to have some one around though just in case?

I have a cure for everyone here, then..:D