10 minute Music Motivator

Cardio Chair Exercise

Are you ready to be energized?

Music is a great motivator and can lift our spirits. So does exercise! Together, it’s a perfect combination to give you more energy, improve your mood and boost your immune system.

Before starting, please review the safety tips and liability conditions below

 

Please review before viewing video

Even though exercise is an important factor in achieving and maintaining good health, you may have pre-existing health conditions that should be cleared by a medical professional before starting a new exercise activity.

You are responsible for exercising within your own limits and seeking medical advice and attention when appropriate. By participating in the activities shown in this video, you agree to assume all risk of injury.

Heart Beats Club and its principals are not responsible or liable for any injuries that result from participating in the exercises shown in this video, and are released from all such liabilities or resulting claims.

 

Safety Tips

 

Find the right place:

  • make sure you have enough room
  • sit in a comfortable, sturdy chair
  • no sitting on a walker or bed
  • sit all the way back
  • both feet flat on floor

If using a wheelchair:

  • feet on foot-pedals or flat on floor   
  • brakes on

 

Remember to keep breathing:

In through your nose and out through your mouth

 

Adjust to your level:

If you find the exercises are too tiring, you can reduce the intensity by:

  • only using arms (no legs)
  • smaller movements, less reaching
  • going slower 
  • only do a couple of songs

If it’s hard to lift your legs, then focus on your arms or vice versa.  Any kind of movement is good!

To make it more challenging:

  • bigger movements, reach further
  • stand up if safe to do so
  • remove any tripping hazards 

 

Drink water:

Before, after and during exercise

 

Get help if you don't feel well:

Don't wait for it to pass, ask for help immediately.  Do these exercises with a partner, or have someone nearby.  If you are alone, keep a phone at close at reach to call for assistance.  

 

Want to exercise offline?

Here is a downloadable booklet that provides diagrams of basic chair exercises matched to the lyrics of old-time tunes.

Sing along, follow the actions and feel great!

Get Sing-a-Song for Spirit

Do you provide recreation in Long Term Care, Adult Day Services or Retirement Community?

Heart Beats Cardio Chair classes can be part of your regular exercise programming. Be trained to become a Heart Beats Instructor or subscribe to on-demand videos and encourage your clients/residents to follow along. Click here to find out more:

 

visit www.heartbeatsclub.ca

Coming soon

On-demand exercise videos for seniors