Sweat & Sit Pretty: Low-Impact Chair Yoga, Strengthening & Cardio Exercises for Seniors Over 60 Created by an Occupational Therapist: For Weight Loss, ... with Easy-to -Follow Illustrated Guides Paperback – Large Print, April 9, 2024
From the Publisher
Hi! I'm Neda, your author and a licensed and registered Occupational Therapist.
For years, I have treated and rehabilitated geriatric patients. I have helped countless seniors improve their mobility so that they can thrive with self-sufficiency and independence despite the physical limitations brought upon them by injury, surgery, chronic disease, or pain. I am passionate about chair exercise because I have seen firsthand the progress that my patients have made with it.
I believe that as humans, we are loaded with the potential to adapt, modify and compensate. We can OWN our physical limitations by learning how to do the things we need to or love differently. I understand the unique challenges seniors may face in their mobility, which is why I have carefully selected each exercise in this book to be safe, effective and enjoyable.
My goal in creating this book is that it will empower seniors to take control of their health and wellness, no matter what form that takes- like doing exercise in a chair :)
Join me in the party of transformative chair fitness!
Chair Fitness Tailored for Seniors
- Modified chair exercises that take into consideration the potential needs, limitations, unique challenges and preferences of individuals aged 60 and above
- Perfect for anybody, but especially individuals with restricted mobility, pain, joint stiffness, balance issues, poor posture, muscle weakness or a chronic condition that limits their ability to stand unsupported
- Ensures safety and reduced fall risk for seniors
- Empowers seniors to engage in a fitness routine that is both enjoyable and sustainable, helping them stay active and independent as they age
Comprehensive Approach
- Includes 3 fitness sequences- chair yoga, chair strengthening, and chair cardio
- Chair yoga targets improving joint flexibility and posture
- Chair strengthening targets improving muscular strength for increased stability and balance
- Chair cardio targets improving endurance, circulation and heart health
- Book provides a fun, sustainable, well-rounded and balanced fitness regimen
Easy-to-Follow
User-friendly, straight-forward and fully accessible for everybody. It includes:
- Large text size
- Bold & easy-to-read font
- Clear & simple step-by-step instructions guiding the reader through each exercise
- Large, vibrant & bold demonstration illustrations for each exercise showing proper body mechanics to ensure exercise is performed correctly
- Easy-to-follow exercise charts with clearly written number of rep counts, sets or seconds to hold a pose
- NOT overly-complicated
- Layout, formatting, text, exercises and illustrations are straight-forward to ensure that the reader fully understands what they are doing, reducing the risk of injury and maximizing the effectiveness of the exercises
- Perfect for both beginners or seasoned exercisers
- Readers can feel confident in their ability to follow along and reap the benefits of the program
Created by a Geriatric Occupational Therapist
- Authored by an Occupational Therapist with years of experience treating and rehabilitating seniors with physical and functional limitations resulting from stroke, heart attack, hip/knee/shoulder/back surgery, arthritis, Parkinson's, etc.
- Modified chair exercises carefully selected by Occupational Therapist for seniors and individuals with physical impairments, with their unique challenges in mind
- Readers are in good hands with this exercise guide expertly created by an Occupational Therapist with a deep understanding of senior aging and senior health and wellness
Clear, Concise, Large Print and Easy-to-Understand Instructions!
Unlock the power of SIMPLICITY!
- Large and bolded print. No squinting.
- Clear step-by-step instructions. No frustration.
- Straight-forward and user-friendly layout and format, perfect for exercise beginners and beyond.
- Maximum accessibility and comfort when navigating the book.
Vibrant Visuals: Captivating Images Bring Chair Exercise to Life!
Immerse Yourself in a World of Fitness and Fun with Large, Bold & Easy-to-Follow Illustrations.
Exercise books are often bland and boring with dull black & white text and flat 2D vector illustrations. NOT THIS BOOK. This exercise book is a bold visual feast that colorfully brings each movement to life with images of real people. Our large, lively and easy-to-follow illustrations ensure that you to get the most out of your workout. Whether you're a visual learner or simply appreciate vibrant illustrations, our book is sure to inspire, delight, and energize you in your fitness journey.
- Created by an Occupational Therapist with years of experience rehabilitating seniors with physical impairments including arthritis, hip/shoulder/knee replacements, back surgery, stroke, cardiovascular disease, Parkinson’s and general muscle or core weakness.
- Includes chair yoga, chair strengthening, and chair cardio (3) exercise sequences with zero equipment required except for a chair, making exercise fully easy and accessible.
- Low-impact exercises perfect for:
- High fall risk individuals
- Individuals with reduced balance, strength, flexibility, coordination and endurance
- Pregnant individuals
- Individuals with arthritis, osteoporosis or back pain
- Individuals recovering from surgery/injury or managing a chronic condition that limits their mobility
- Individuals looking for a gentle way to stay active
- Bold, large print, and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions with clear and vibrant guided illustrations provided for each exercise. A fool-proof fitness routine!
- Designed to improve joint mobility, flexibility, core/postural strength, muscular strength, stability, endurance, heart health, circulation and weight loss in just 30 minutes or less.
- Can assist in reducing stress, elevating mood and overall well-being
- NOT your grandma's boring exercise book! This exercise book is a whole new vibe, packed with self-love, youthful energy, laughter, positivity, vitality, vibrant colors, fun, AND serious results.
- Expert safety precautions and preparation tips and recommendations provided to kickstart your chair fitness.
- Education on benefits of chair yoga included.
- No judgment, ever. This book reiterates that age is just a number and despite having physical limitations that may come with injury, disease, or age, we can still prioritize our health, wellness and fitness through modification- such as performing exercise in a chair!
- Transformative fitness routines that are powerful yet gentle, convenient and easy to stick with.