Seated Strength Training Exercises! Arms & Abs // Chair Workout for Seniors & Beginners

You'll love this chair workout that builds strength, mobility and flexibility all in the comfort of a seated position. This seated workout focuses on our upper body and core. It's the perfect video if you are new to strength training and want to build muscle mass and improve bone density.
You can do all the exercises without weights or you can use water bottles or soup cans for some light resistance. For your reference, I'm using a set of 3 pound 1.36 kg) weights.
Go at your own pace and just follow along.
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[@ZoroGSD]

Lauren, I want to thank you. I'm in m my early 40s but have not been very active. Doing an exercise class or workout video felt like too much, so I never did. Then I stumbled upon your videos and felt that it was a great way to get started into exercising. Honestly, I figured that if was meant for seniors then it was also meant for me based on my activity levels. I have loved the videos! These are great workouts! And they don't intimidate me! I've even been getting my teen daughter to do them because she is also intimidated by exercise videos and classes. Thank you for providing something so wonderful and powerful, to everyone. These are amazing workouts.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome Amanda! Only half of my viewers are seniors, so you and your daughter are in the right place :) I'm happy to hear that you are enjoying my workouts and I hope you keep up the good work!

[@AC_2.4-10]

Love this and I agree! I'm in my mid-40s and just love Lauren's channel. I'm a fairly new subscriber too!

[@patriciadalton5601]

Thank you, Lauren. I really like the abs section of this workout.❤️

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

So glad! Thanks Patricia :)

[@AnnaSimonetta-w8g]

Great workout Lauren! It's amazing how much benefit you can feel while just working the upper part of your body while seated. I feel much looser and less tense after a stressful day. Thank you 🙂

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Absolutely!! glad you are less stressed Anna :)

[@mocharulez3783]

This was good! I enjoyed working on the strength and flexibility! I am really tight on my right neck and shoulder and this helped to loosen it up! Thank you Lauren!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful!

[@sharona-k4r]

This was fantastic! So many new (or new to me) moves!! I know it must be a challenge to find variations for new videos, and I appreciate it. I’m likely stuck doing chair exercises for another year after a foot injury. I can’t tell you how happy it makes me when a new chair video comes out!!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

So glad you enjoyed it! I think I have 33 chair workouts. You can find them all in the chair playlist. Check it out to make sure you haven’t missed any 🤩

[@NatasiaMckenzie-z8n]

🎉🎉🎉Its Monday amazing upper body workout lauren Thank you🎉🎉🎉.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay! Thank you!

[@cathystanley5132]

Thank you Lauren! Did this after 30 minute walk. Perfect 👌 And your cues are now in my head, especially on posture. I must repeat 100x’s a day, ‘ shoulders back, proud chest, tummy in ‘ 😅 ❤️❤️❤️ have a good day!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay! Thanks Cathy :)

[@HeatherLee-t9i]

I'm 54 and I love your workouts! I feel so much better afterwards! Thank you for making these videos!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You are most welcome Heather! Love that you feel better :)

[@athinachimariou6382]

Bravo Lauren!!!!! Have done this twice already!! Great feeling to start your day!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful! Good for you Athina :)

[@SW-vf6gb]

Thanks!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank YOU again for your continued support! It means a lot to me :)

[@kareemahamdy1223]

Thoroughly enjoyed this workout. Thankyou Lauren ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ariannawiniarski5889]

Another great seated workout! I’m so glad I found your channel during the pandemic! I have arthritis from old age (and it’s probably worse from boxing in my 20s and early 30s and ice hockey in my teens, lots of falls). I’ve managed to lose a lot of weight despite having a hip replacement a year and a half ago (and still need a knee replacement in the future, but that can wait). Your videos are fabulous, especially the seated ones. I should be back to the low impact walking ones in 2 weeks. My knee is acting up because it’s raining where I live.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you enjoyed it Arianna! I'm so proud of you for working through your issues, keep up the great work :)

[@AdeleReece-xp1fz]

Absolutely feel taller and posture feels energised….thank you. I did this workout and then continued with leg and abdominal seated sessions….fantastic.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Wonderful!

[@MariaGuerrero-zs8fq]

Love all your workouts so relaxing ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great! Thanks Maria :)

[@jeandibb4111]

Very good. Love it with no music too 💗

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you like it Jean :)

[@cynthiakeyes7197]

I really enjoyed practicing today thank you so much for your time and energy ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You are most welcome Cynthia!

[@deborahjwright1269]

Just perfect Lauren! I subscribed and shared with my 2 sisters. Thank you!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@lauradayat8454]

Very efficient exercise ! Thx so much Lauren! You are a star😊

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you liked it!!

[@schmidthans6935]

Thank you for that wonderful workout. I was missing seated workouts so much. They help me stay fit while I am handicapped.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're welcome :) Here is the link to all my seated workouts : kzbin.info/aero/PLdAl5SsVkdocMLUUPFfqXXUzQ57U1Jp7y

[@nattienell]

What a great workout! I did this yesterday and knew I was going to be sore! Especially love the moves for my back, thank you!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! Glad you got a good workout :)

[@karenoehler1661]

Got it done!! Loved all the reminders for the core!! Thank you!!😊

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome!

[@SW-vf6gb]

Hi Lauren, loved this workout! I used a heavier weight at times to challenge my body! Have a blessed vand wonderful day and thank you for all that you do! 😊😊😊😊

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thank you! You too and great job challenging yourself with heavier weights :)

[@annagrisham2215]

This was just right. Did the knee pain relief. Continued into this seated one. Going to be doing more. The abs and core feel good without any sciatic issues. So many new ones to do now that I found a chair! Thanks 😊 ❤ 💪

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Fantastic! Thanks Anna :)

[@jacquelinefong2910]

Thanks Lauren❤ i will be doing this….

[@BeagleLady]

Hi Lauren, I discovered your channel today, as I was looking for osteoporosis exercises. I was in a car accident 10 months ago and broke both of my wrists. The surgeon suspected that I might have low bone density and sure enough I do! I want to begin exercising more and will begin with your videos. I appreciate your calm and gentle manner. Just wanted to say hi and thank you!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

thanks for your message and for saying "hi"! Here is the link to all my osteoporosis friendly workouts: kzbin.info/aero/PLdAl5SsVkdodnQgh9DSmuuIM2S_labr4K Happy to have you working out with me!

[@BeagleLady]

@@SeniorShapeFitness Thank you so much! Very helpful!

[@catherinelemarie7527]

that felt so good and pulled on the muscles while sitting

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you got a good workout!

[@susankey1024]

I LOVE THIS ONE! I was coming up to do your 10 minute arms and the following stretch but got a super fun sometimes challenging total workout! Since i do the arm video regularly, I was able to use my 5 pound weights throughout. THANK YOU!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

THat's great Susan! Thanks for trying this new one :)

[@kwanyinlight]

Another great workout. Thank you, Lauren!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome!

[@annetteosterlund2701]

As always, thank you so much! 🌟

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You are so welcome!

[@gloriabatista8619]

I appreciate your KZbin video I can follow you and once am done I actually feel so good! Thank you.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You are so welcome Gloria :)

[@mercedeslatoja7679]

wonderful workout! Thanks Lauren

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks Mercedes :)

[@maleneschumann04]

Thanks Lauren ❤ it’s harder than it looks. But so much fun 😊

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you had fun :)

[@jackiejavor5853]

Great workout Lauren!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Jackie :)

[@lailashariati1719]

Thanks again for the lovely workout

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

My pleasure Laila :)

[@NancyJohnson-i9x]

Love this new video!!! Thanks!!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

So glad! You're most welcome Nancy :)

[@cherylcosgrove511]

Gladly giving another “like” for a well orchestrated workout!!😊

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Cheryl!!

[@attilanedeak5500]

Kedves Lauren! Köszönöm a gyakorlatsor jól átmozgatta a testemet, jó egészséget kívánok.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great! Glad it’s a good workout for you 🤩

[@nicholathomas4168]

Thanks for another great workout

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

My pleasure Nicola :)

[@karenoehler1661]

On my to do list this week! 😊

[@りんこりん-j1c]

I've done just now in "kotatu"😊🎶 I have problems on my hip joints. So this program is very helpful for me! Thank you, LAUREN. From Japan💐

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're welcome, happy to hear it's helpful :)

[@RobertBrown-wl5nu]

Wonderful workout with 3 lb 💪😍 thank you Lauren

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! Thanks Ruth :)

[@stacischeetz7597]

Oh, this is good, Lauren!! 10-pound weights!!! Not quite full range of motion, YET, but on my way!! Staci's Spring Training!! 💪

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks for trying it Staci! I would recommend, however, using a lighter weight so you can maintain full range of motion. Maybe use two sets and switch them out based on the exercise.

[@sharicorum4196]

This is great! Your arms look amazing!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Shari!

[@dorothyroseberry1630]

Thank you I like this chair workout

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

So glad! Thanks Dorothy 🤩🙌🏻

[@vifonadis2013]

Thank u Lauren I'm feeling it 💪 😊 I like the different ways u do exercises 😊😊

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're so welcome! 🤩🙌🏻

[@juliemacefield3307]

Thankyou Lauren feeling good 👍🙋

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Happy to hear it Julie!

[@sandragoldfadim870]

Way to go girl thanks Lauren that was effective even though seated ❤❤❤❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yay! Thank you Sandra :)

[@rdcjus]

Thank you for a great workout!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you liked it!

[@simonekhan1940]

Thank you - this was a very good workout.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you enjoyed it! 🙌🏻

[@experience_kingsley]

This was so interesting. Being in the chair helped me focus on my form. I started with heavier weights, but the workout snuck up on me, and I wound up with 3 pounds. Thanks!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great job! Love to hear that you are mindful of your form :)

[@lisadodd5775]

Another great one!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Glad you think so!

[@juliehoot3916]

Thank you!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You're welcome Julie!

[@cheriesmith9757]

Hi Lauren, did this today using 5lb weights followed by 10 min lower body. 👍💪

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great combo Cherie!

[@MrDONTEATUS]

LOVE!!!!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great to hear!

[@juliapalfrey]

This was good fun but also tough loved it though Lauren

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Great to hear Julia!!

[@veronicabarnett2637]

3:31 I did with 10 lbs weight. Getting there! Yay! I did this after your full body strength workout 💪 😊. You are awesome 👌

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Amazing! Thanks Veronica :)

[@CarolynClark-uj7wo]

Ty using this help my lupus 😊

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

I hope it's helpful Carolyn :)

[@CarolynClark-uj7wo]

Yes very helpful

[@dvoragabay9220]

Thank you היה מעולה❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

So glad! Thanks Dvora 🤩🙌🏻

[@EbtsamKamal-j1h]

Can you make workout special for Ramadan fasting for the whole month please 😊❤

[@jillsomething1995]

Thanks for another great workout Lauren. I added a small pilates ball between my knees for some exercises and squeezed for more intensity . Trying to avoid the dreaded incontinency haha

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

great addition Jill!

[@nomeolvidesful]

Excelente !!!

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Patricia!

[@katepowell1965]

Wonderful,

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks Kate!

[@paulinebroberg1]

I am sitting down for this one. Oh my . . .

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

thanks for trying it!

[@44Dimples]

This was a good workout , modified just alittle bit becuz I have Ostopenia . Thank you ! ❤

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

My pleasure. Make sure to check out my osteoporosis friendly playlist for all the workouts in one place: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iXKwkKunfseJf7s

[@44Dimples]

Thank u so much , I will be sure to do so. I am so happy to have found you & do this in the comfort of my home 🥰

[@lauracuevas8948]

thank you Lauren. i appreciate this exercise very much! is this in your seated exercise category?

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Yes. It's the "strength" playlist and in the "chair workouts" playlist!

[@lauracuevas8948]

@SeniorShapeFitness thank you🥰

[@ritabusat9562]

This was great. Thanks. I’m one inch taller. 😊

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

You’re welcome 😊

[@clc7378]

🎉 TY!

[@beatricemarie7880]

I’m off-topic for this visit, but I noticed in some of your Barre videos you incorporate ballet movements. Do you have a beginner ballet video explaining all movements? I would love to learn. Thank you.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

All barre workouts have roots in ballet, and my style tends to incorporate a lot of it! I don't have a ballet video. I would recommend the channel "lazy dancer tips", she is a professional dancer and teaches technic and terms.

[@beatricemarie7880]

Thank you very much. 😊

[@christopherellinger9901]

I enjoyed doing this for something different. (Anne)

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Thanks for trying it Anne!

[@maureenrouhi4478]

Did this mostly standing up. Does it matter?

[@mutanfall_]

Shouldn’t.

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Not at all Maureen! Doing this standing is a great option!

[@pamelaklingensmith9092]

❤❤❤❤

[@MARCIA.ZZZZZZ]

Do you know any exercises for shoulder problems?

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

This will be a good one for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5PIaGOGgdhlrKM

❤😊

[@heatherheather7107]

😊👍💪thank you! 🩷

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

My pleasure Heather :)

[@heatherheather7107]

@@SeniorShapeFitness

[@heatherheather7107]

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[@MARGIEBRODIE]

I would like to see the exercises using the towel, which I feel is very effective, although only 20 minutes.

[@nomeolvidesful]

What happen to your sweet voice ?

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

What do you mean Patricia? How does it sound different?

[@andresretan8746]

Hi I love and like how you are dressed up it looks so pretty and sexy

[@LilaFlora-uk2tr]

PLEASE NO AUTOMATIC DUBBLING. I love your videos, a lot, I don't speak English well but you are very understandable, the artificial voice is catastrophic, it's a disaster, it's impossible to do a session with that.. I am in remission from a second cancer and your videos are great, they help me a lot, but please remove this horrible voice, leave your videos as you make them YOU, with your charm, your dynamism and your kindness, this artificial voice should be avoided.... thank you for helping me so much. BUT PLEASE, PLEASE DON’T USE THAT IT IS AWFUL FOR US.... Kiss from PROVENCE FRANCE

[@SeniorShapeFitness]

Lisa, You have to remove it in your KZbin settings. It's not on my end.