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    Chair exercises offer seniors a safe way to stay active while seated, making them perfect for those with mobility issues. Begin with ankle circles – rotate each foot clockwise and counterclockwise to improve circulation and ankle flexibility. Follow with seated marches by lifting alternate knees toward your chest for 1-2 minutes to strengthen your core and legs. For upper body strength, try chair dips by placing your hands on the edge of your seat, sliding forward slightly, and bending your elbows to lower yourself down and push back up.

    Gentle stretching is equally important for seniors to maintain flexibility. The overhead reach stretch involves sitting tall, interlacing your fingers, and extending your arms overhead while keeping your shoulders relaxed. The seated spinal twist helps maintain back mobility – sit upright, place your right hand on your left knee, and gently twist to the left while looking over your left shoulder, then repeat on the opposite side. For neck tension relief, try the chin tuck by drawing your chin slightly inward while keeping your gaze forward.

    Always warm up before exercising, even for chair workouts. Start with 5-10 minutes of gentle movement like shoulder rolls and small arm circles. Remember to breathe deeply throughout all exercises, and stop immediately if you experience pain or dizziness.

    For more detailed guidance, the National Institute on Aging offers excellent resources at https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/exercise-physical-activity.

    Canadian Centre for Activity and Aging (https://www.uwo.ca/ccaa/) offers Canada-specific resources and programming designed specifically for older adults.

    The SilverSneakers program (https://www.silversneakers.com) provides access to senior-specific exercise classes, and Mayo Clinic’s website (https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/senior-fitness) features comprehensive guides tailored to older adults.

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