Seated Cardio Workout: Burn Calories Exercising from a Chair

From www.SparkPeople... and featuring "America's Top Personal Trainer to Watch," Coach Nicole.
Coach Nicole leads you through a fun and effective aerobic workout that burns calories and blasts fat right from your chair. Perfect for all exercise levels! For more exercise ideas and workouts, including a free diet and fitness program, visit www.sparkpeople... today!
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[@BabyBarbz]

Omg THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Im obese and bowl legged and in a wheelchair but i can still move my legs i just need help to walk with a walker if i need to get through a place without my chair and this really got me sweating and helped my toes warm up (i have poor circulation) and im blessed this video was made🙏🙌❤️ THANK YOU SO MUCH !! I hope this helps me to improve my mobility so i can walk in my walker more and lose weight to improve my health!

[@IrmaU94]

Im in a wheelchair too after an accident. Not long i hope. It has been 5 weeks now and i hope i can start with trying to walk in 2 weeks hopefully. I can move my legs but i cant put weight on them for more that 1 or 2 minutes. I gained weight since then and im not happy. I hope this can help me

[@bethmusic88909]

I've been looking for cardio that doesn't make my knee problems worse that I can do from home and I can't believe that this actually seems to work. It definitely got my heart going! Thank you so much for posting :)

[@PixieLovesItAll]

This is the exact type of cardio I've been looking for! It brings my heart rate up and a little sweat to my brow but I can continue all the way through to the end, amazing! I've been doing this twice a day for a few weeks and it's become fun for me because I know I'm doing good for my body. Thanks so much to Spark People for providing this!

[@chinaricanjew3565]

I can't believe that people gave you thumb down. I think you are great. I have been using your video for a month now every day because I have leg injure. Thank you

[@dsa2591]

I'm so happy these videos are still up. When I saw that Spark People had closed, I was so afraid these would be gone.

[@cattaylor6904]

At last a workout that does not call you 'obese' 'disabled' or 'Senior' No labels,just a great to the points workout for people who want to sit and work out. I love the way you are encouraged to work at your own pace. Remember,even a short workout like this is better than nothing. Thank you

[@lunsj]

Hi. Thanks for this video. Was able to do this from my wheelchair. It was a surprisingly good workout. Having to sit all the time you don't get to engage very many muscle groups.

[@CalladaTormenta]

Thanks so much for posting this! Due to meds and inactivity because of sickness, surgery, and a car accident I've gained about 30 pounds in the last year! This is a big help and a step in a good direction for me.

[@teresetheophilus1992]

You are the best, I broke my foot, so I can not stand right now, but working with you was fun and I love how you make sure that we don't forget to breath into the movements. I also did your other videos, they are all wonderful. Thank You!

[@galeyrobins]

I've recently hurt my ankle and foot. Thanks for inspiration to keep moving.

[@hellonow32]

This is great and should have a lot more views. It's something you can do at work in your office or on a break. It's also great for people that have a hard time doing traditional exercise or walking. It's low impact, but very effective and you feel it. I have plantar fasciitis b/c I have flat feet and when it acts up, it's pure pain and I can't even go for a walk...THIS I CAN DO! thank you!

[@bobfinley2231]

Thanks Ms. NIcole. Start to finish - warmup to exercise going at my pace to warm down - all excellent instruction. Thanks again.

[@knyflz6461]

I recently had a knee injury and struggled with how to keep fit. this video helped a ton. thank you

[@sarahmatthews2593]

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[@blixten2928]

So much fun with so much work-out while seated. For us whose feet are goners/hurting/unreliable. THANKS!!

[@MiceHellHillPips]

Thank you so much. Just ruptured my ACL (so can't stand on, or twist my knee in any way) and was really struggling to find a decent workout . This is brilliant and I'll be aiming to do every day. Given me some hope back that I don't need to fall back into being unfit. Thanks so much 🙏🏻

[@CqCasting]

There were days when we hiked the high country with packs and kids for a weekend outing. Today we do well just getting out of bed. Sense my partner in life has become crippled I started looking for ways to get the bones and joints moving that are low impact. This video is one worth viewing and one I applied to my blog. Thanks for sharing.

[@lauracharles8072]

i had a back injury in 2011 and again in 2016, although i had a small amount of issues with a couple of the exercises i just did what i could, i am looking forward to improvement with each day of exercise thank you so much for doing this video

[@mellyfan1]

Recovering from surgery and this helps me alot. Thank you.

[@TheMamaboyzz]

Thanks Coach Nicole, great new videos all added to my workout playlist - working at a fitter body for 2012 and beyond (God willing) Keep up the fab work - we appreciate it

[@TravelTipsbyLaurie]

Major loss of cartilage in one of my knees; it was amazing to get some cardio with your vid. Thanks!

[@francesfrylinck4257]

Thank you so much for this video, after a fractured ankle this has been tremendous ^_^ And it is clear that this is helping many people~

[@bemerson95]

I am disabled but I really liked this. Thank you for creating this :) Want to get back into shape!

[@KyleMcDermott3]

Nicole this is a fantastic workout. I can tell you're really passionate about health and fitness and you're very inspirational. I really enjoy learning new ideas from you that in turn I can teach my clients. Big fan! :)

[@tiffanyriggans1208]

Thus was great. I have edema in my legs and this made it easy to workout without causing more swelling

[@kasabo12]

Oooh, this looks like a great way to get some cardio despite that knee surgery I just had. Thanks, looks great!

[@AnneikaTheJammyBrit]

thanks im wheelchair bound these are helpful for me x

[@michellecamacho9949]

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[@angieneal772]

I haven't been working out and found this video this morning boy it's easy it does work and feels good after done. I also signed up on Spark People.com before I saw the video great program. I am going to try and stick to this program.

[@DigitalCupcakes]

I have MS and my legs just won't let me do sports I used to (wasnt able to walk for a couple months). Since I've got the disease I've gained 50 pounds! (Gah! DX) Due to not being able to exercise and the treatment I was getting, (medical setroids.. plus MS drugs. :/ ) But, this video has actually made me take a chair to my room! XD! Thank you very much for posting this! It has helped me a lot!! Much love!

[@kaninerflagg9998]

Thanks so much for this! I started working at an office job and sitting in a chair all day has been killing me. I can (kind of) discreetly exercise and not be stiff now.

[@gazebo46]

This is very good! I have very little space in my apartment and I can still do these exercises! Thank you!

[@fitfanat]

Thank you very much for this great chair workout! I will use this for some of my senior clients. Very good.

[@greta242]

This is an incredible video for us morbidly obese people who cannot get on the floor (and get back up again by ourselves). Thank you for posting this.

[@jenniferwoods6313]

I have a broken foot right now so this was PERFECT! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@jenniferwoods6313]

Right? And now it's worse.. Yay

[@jenniferwoods6313]

No i did this at home..forgot my dumbbells on the floor and ran straight into them snapping my toe backward and it's broken in the joint right where the toe attaches to my foot AND along the toe as well.. Been overamonth and still swells and more pain :-( I'M in a boot.. Where did you find seated yoga?

[@dariawells7438]

Thank you! I'm out with a knee sprain and need something to get my heartrate going. Very helpful and easy to follow!

[@minicakes4444]

Awesome I have very bad knees and needed a aerobics to loose weight . This is a good start.

[@kelgee2831]

Thanks for this video! I have ankle osteoarthritis. Now I can do something without hurting my ankle further! :)

[@MsKiwitwist]

Thank you! I'm over weight and cant do a lot. This is great for me.

[@lilithabunni]

Great video! I gained a bunch of weight on depression meds that I need to lose. I have lower and upper back problems as well as a knee injury so this video was just what I needed. After watching for a few minutes I figured I might as well do it, so I did! :D

[@sandraday6117]

I work at home and I sit so much. This is great!

[@rmuller366]

Hi Coach Nicole! Love this seated cardio routine. Can you provide a guesstimate of calories burned? I’ve been doing your upper body and ab seated workouts also and love them both! I’ll have to wait until next week to try this cardio since I’m working on healing a knee injury. Thank you for sharing your talent. You’re excellent!

[@JulietRobin]

This is a beautiful workout. I've started swimming five days a week since I over did my weight training and cardio and my knees got messed up a bit. i can't go to the pool for the next three weeks due to work and I did not want to use my stationary bike. I just finished your exercises and it was cool. However tomorrow i'm gonna do each move for five minutes and I will have hand weights so i'm gonna get a brilliant work out and of course end with my push ups and my plank. ( I always over do it). Thanks.

[@shanna1950-2812]

awesome. I have rheumatoid arthritis, so these seated exercises are perfect for me.

[@nancydagan2259]

I started these today and rather than overdo it, I broke it down into two parts. Listened to my body and listed to "experience" of not being able to move for two days after doing too much. Tks.

[@dawnsmith8595]

Love this can do this while I am on break's at work since I sit in an office. Thanks

[@bigdaddy1789]

This is a good workout for the legs. My left leg is a little weak because of an injury and I wanted to find lower body exercises to strength it back up. Do you have any more that you could recommend?

[@maddiemorgan5805]

Thanks so much for this! I am always having tendonitis in my legs/ankles and therefore am in desperate need of seated workouts that don't put weight on my feet. This video has great ideas that, by being speed up Nd done for hours at a time, can produce sweat! Thanks so much, again.

[@frisky5321]

I am suffering from plantar fasciitis...this will help me a lot. Thanks!

[@churchofthelivinggodsoc9775]

I am an avid line dancer and have danced for years. I did no other exercises. Three years ago I went on a hayride and it was a total embarrassment when I needed so much help to get me on and off the wagon. Afterwards, I went to youtube and found several good exercises which helped immensely, but they all required standing. The following year I was able to get on and off with no assistance. Lately, I have developed calluses on the balls of my feet and have included chair exercises in my routines. With each sitting video, I've found things I couldn't do from a sitting position. In this one I learned I cannot, from a sitting position, lift both legs from the floor. I have also learned I cannot sit up completely straight and perform these exercise. I never realized how much I depend on the back of a chair. From another video I learned I could not sit in the chair, using my arms only, left my body off the chair and hold for 10 seconds. I have been working with this for a month or so. I can lift my bod but can hold for the ten seconds. This could have something to do with my age. But don't frown at chair exercises.

[@TGBF7N]

Love it. Thanks again Coach Nicole for another great workout :)

[@jillbalsam2507]

This is a GREAT seated workout. Any way that you can add some motivational music?

[@losebellyfatfast1475]

awesome clip. Fantastic work. Acquire a lot of knowledge from this video.

[@KindCreature1]

Thank you! Really got my heart pumping!

[@shannonsterling9137]

This is wonderful! Thank you so much.

[@HelenaMikas]

a really gret workout ..I have damaged both knees and this is ideal , flexible and fun .Super

[@janinecox256]

Good morning sunshine ☀️

[@yooperlooper]

Very nice! It works well standing up too for a low impact break.

[@swagbucks54]

This is awesome going to start this in the morning

[@dogsareprecious4842]

Love your videos.....I feel sooo much better----thank you !!!

[@jusohitafu]

Finally did this today! Absolutely right jennerh341, these moves are harder in a chair, didn't realize how much it would affect my thighs! Obviously, they need more work!!

[@CofyjunkyPNW]

I'm painfully arthritic, so I mall-exercise with a wheelchair. When I started almost a year ago, I had to stop every quarter-length of the distance to rest. Now I can make it to each end of the (L shaped) mall to rest a moment, gulp water, and take deep, cleansing breaths. :) Doctors always say 'in through your nose, out through your mouth'. So that's what I do while moving. I'm able to pace myself with the fast-walkers that also exercise there. :)

[@angieneal772]

I have always loved this one it's easy and u can do what u want

[@kristinanadeau7047]

Omg. for the first time I feel that I can be helped.thank you

[@2artcolony]

THANK GOODNESS!! My hubby needs to lose some weight and regular cardio workouts are incredibly hard on his body

[@amunoir]

BEST WORKOUT IN THE WORLD

[@TheAbStand]

Although this looks simple doing something like this when you're really busy can go a long way. The AbStand we carry is perfect for someone at the office that wants to work their abs. Hope you'll come check us out!

[@w.rseaman5100]

wow what a surprise how much this works without harming my back. thx

[@rad790097]

is there a dvd available for purchase? I'm not a senior, just disabled and want fun chair exercises, not a dvd made for senior citizens. It would be nice if this video had some really upbeat music with it.

[@randomloverboy]

I had knee surgery and can’t walk for 6 weeks. I’m also not allowed to run for 9 months, so this is great!

[@juhiloveslife]

hello. thank you for those exercises! i just wanted to ask i dont have left leg so can i just do the hand exercises? besides i heartily request you to do a video for whole body workout for challenged people like me. keep up the good work! thank you again. god bless :)

[@patriciagonzalez9341]

This is great, I cannot bear weight well due to ankle swelling. How could anyone not "like" this video?

[@tamikatyrus8384]

This workout is great.

[@Lucy-xp1id]

THANK YOU i wished for the longest to exercise, especially abs, while sitting, YEAH!!! and your a great coach

[@mananahomer905]

Great for a back injury! Thanks.

[@laurahellsten9731]

Does anyone know a cardio workout video for people post knee surgery? My whole leg is locked in straigt position so I can’t do these.. otherwise great video!

[@StrongerSeniors]

Makes perfect sense, since this video is not appropriate for the disabled. The pace is too fast for Seniors, and includes exercise that is potentially dangerous for post-heart attack or stroke patients. Exercise programs that are specifically designed for the above Special Populations are labeled as such so thes people can identify and benefit from an at-home program. Anne Burnell, Instructor, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and Northwestern Memorial Hospital

[@miradalynn4078]

Wonderful!

[@_the_rizzler]

How many times a day should one do this routine?

[@MissJoy16]

It depends on your weight and diet, but if you are a heavy person and do this a few times a week you'll probably lose a little bit and more if you eat a healthy diet. I'm not a professional though.

[@anthonymarsman1797]

how many calories does this workout burn?

[@richardbartolo9187]

Great routine. I've been out over 3 weeks with a broken leg from a hockey game and a guy can only do so many pushups haha.

[@christinewatkins2900]

Also recovering from knee injury, wish I had found this sooner!

[@vickyvicks0]

I felt it mostly in my legs! really nice :D

[@megamale1000]

thank you i really enjoyed the workout how many calories on average does it burn doing it once

[@ihatethis159]

this was nice but i would like if it was a bit more intense. i did it cause i hurt my leg today but didnt want to hurt myself further by jumping around on it and didnt want to skip my workout. can you do like an insanity version of a chair workout.

[@Sofian474]

do you think i can drop some weight only by doing this seat cardio work out ?

[@hellenchileshe4502]

Wow this is good for lazy people like me, I will be doing it daily and share the result. Love from Zambia.

[@jodypenn2009]

I cannot do all these leg movements. I am looking for something that will help me lose weight and get more fit, but, I have physical limitations. I tried doing this but it was just too painful. I can use my arms and torso. Any suggestions? Also would like some music along with instruction, I find I am much more fluid if there is some rhythm to follow.

[@margbo02]

Wow. I can't move my legs that much but I moved my thighs/knees as much as I could and that kicked my butt. Definitely doing this again. Got to get a fitbit to see how much I burned. Any suggestions for fitbit in wheelchair?

[@margbo02]

Ankle when I don't move my legs well, and not my wrist?

[@Kyoshi216]

Love it. Awesome

[@burpo]

Thanks for this!!

[@PinkzRedzProduction2]

Broke my toe a couple weeks ago. Been relying mostly on strength training to stay active but felt like I could use some cardio. DIdn't really get my heart rate up but I'm used to HIIT training so eh. Will probably do again until I can do my usual exercise. Come on toe, heal!

[@Bigbootiemike]

I wish I could do these while driving the bus. I'd just look crazy.

[@IrmaU94]

Also keep your hand on the wheel

[@ladyblush2204]

Looks easy and simple, but trust me it left me quite breathless

[@mle6946]

Is there an e-book of these workouts available?

[@SNN55]

Hahaha omg, this is so much fun!

[@johncowburn4444]

Hi Nicole, a lot of us are unable to move our legs so many of the exercises are of no use!!

[@blowme28100]

will this help with losing weight?

[@saramoosa2220]

im in a wheelchair and im 13 and i wanted to lose some weight this is perfect thank you💕

[@DJShip46]

Loved it:)

[@bynajake580]

Great chair workout, but if there was some music during your routine, it would be greater. Music keeps me motivated personally.

[@bynajake580]

+Wendy Jensen Well, I guess it's worth trying because her moves are great. Besides, have you try Paul Eugene chair workouts also? They are nice too and music is included.