Stretching &/or
Mindfulness (seated)

This 30 minute full body chair stretch for seniors and older adults will provide you with seated stretching exercises from head to toe. By doing this daily, you will see big changes to improve your mobility and flexibility. Grab your chair, be dressed in comfortable clothing and get ready to engage in a relaxing stretching routine. If you liked the workout, please hit the 'like' button and write a comment. All 'likes' and comments help my videos to get out there more so other people can also get in more movement and become healthier. I'd definitely appreciate it! If you're new to my channel, please subscribe! My name is Jules and I have been creating exercise videos for 3 years on my regular YT channel called 'Improved Health'. I've decided to create a second channel dedicated specifically to chair workouts (either in the chair, or standing holding onto a chair for support). I am unable to move the chair workouts from my original channel so if you would like to have some other options until I upload more, you can find the seated workouts below. I will be adding new workouts on this channel soon. Gentle Level Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZBR6V2MXWI&list=PLsPoR5SimhuW4PN0SIwC5E1xa87Q9CmHV Beginner Level Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0bHG-58M3I&list=PLsPoR5SimhuWMVSEUKGMLxGPLh28GSxRy Intermediate Level Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP_6WklN9PA&list=PLsPoR5SimhuUiihswpW7KxHlYEKY5HVCG Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health Chair Workouts' fitness program or any other fitness program. You should understand when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge 'Improved Health Chair Workouts' from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of participating in these exercise videos.

Seated stretches to do every day! This 15 minute stretching routine has been created for seniors and beginners who want improved ROM (range of motion), flexibility and relaxation. Be dressed in comfortable clothing and get ready to engage in 15 minutes of relaxing stretches. Chair exercises are great for seniors and beginners who prefer or need to use a chair for exercise. If you liked the workout, please hit the 'like' button and write a comment. All 'likes' and comments help my videos to get out there more so other people can also get in more movement and become healthier. I'd definitely appreciate it! If you're new to my channel, please subscribe! My name is Jules and I have been creating exercise videos for 3 years on my regular YT channel called 'Improved Health'. I've decided to create a second channel dedicated specifically to chair workouts (either in the chair, or standing holding onto a chair for support). I am unable to move the chair workouts from my original channel so if you would like to have some other options until I upload more, you can find the seated workouts below. I will be adding new workouts on this channel soon. Gentle Level Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZBR6V2MXWI&list=PLsPoR5SimhuW4PN0SIwC5E1xa87Q9CmHV Beginner Level Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0bHG-58M3I&list=PLsPoR5SimhuWMVSEUKGMLxGPLh28GSxRy Intermediate Level Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP_6WklN9PA&list=PLsPoR5SimhuUiihswpW7KxHlYEKY5HVCG Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health Chair Workouts' fitness program or any other fitness program. You should understand when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge 'Improved Health Chair Workouts' from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of participating in these exercise videos.

This 13 minute beginner seated chair yoga routine is suitable for seniors and beginners who want gentle movements to improve flexibility. Grab your chair, be dressed in comfortable clothing and get ready to engage in a relaxing yoga routine. If you liked the workout, please hit the 'like' button and write a comment. All 'likes' and comments help my videos to get out there more so other people can also get in more movement and become healthier. I'd definitely appreciate it! If you're new to my channel, please subscribe! My name is Jules and I have been creating exercise videos for 3 years on my regular YT channel called 'Improved Health'. I've decided to create a second channel dedicated specifically to chair workouts (either in the chair, or standing holding onto a chair for support). I am unable to move the chair workouts from my original channel so if you would like to have some other options until I upload more, you can find the seated workouts below. I will be adding new workouts on this channel soon. Gentle Level Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZBR6V2MXWI&list=PLsPoR5SimhuW4PN0SIwC5E1xa87Q9CmHV Beginner Level Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0bHG-58M3I&list=PLsPoR5SimhuWMVSEUKGMLxGPLh28GSxRy Intermediate Level Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP_6WklN9PA&list=PLsPoR5SimhuUiihswpW7KxHlYEKY5HVCG Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health Chair Workouts' fitness program or any other fitness program. You should understand when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge 'Improved Health Chair Workouts' from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of participating in these exercise videos.

Sometimes 5 minute seated stretches is all you need to wake up the body and feel better physically. This short seated stretch routine has been created for seniors and beginners who want, or need to do exercises from a chair. Be dressed in comfortable clothing and get ready to engage in a short relaxing stretching routine to improve range of motion and flexibility. If you liked the workout, please hit the 'like' button and write a comment. All 'likes' and comments help my videos to get out there more so other people can also get in more movement and become healthier. I'd definitely appreciate it! 00:00 Stretching 05:10 Ending words If you're new to my channel, please subscribe! My name is Jules and I have been creating exercise videos for 3 years on my regular YT channel called 'Improved Health'. I've decided to create a second channel dedicated specifically to chair workouts (either in the chair, or standing holding onto a chair for support). I am unable to move the chair workouts from my original channel so if you would like to have some other options until I upload more, you can find the seated workouts below. I will be adding new workouts on this channel soon. Gentle Level Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZBR6V2MXWI&list=PLsPoR5SimhuW4PN0SIwC5E1xa87Q9CmHV Beginner Level Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0bHG-58M3I&list=PLsPoR5SimhuWMVSEUKGMLxGPLh28GSxRy Intermediate Level Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP_6WklN9PA&list=PLsPoR5SimhuUiihswpW7KxHlYEKY5HVCG Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health Chair Workouts' fitness program or any other fitness program. You should understand when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge 'Improved Health Chair Workouts' from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of participating in these exercise videos.

These 10 exercises can help to fix bad posture and can be completed while seated in a chair, or while standing. We'll complete strengthening exercises and gentle stretches during the short workout. These are suitable for seniors or anyone else looking to improve posture. If you enjoyed the workout, please hit the like button (thumbs up) and write a comment! All of your thumbs up and comments tell the YouTube algorithms that you enjoyed the workout so that way it will get 'out there' more, and more people will be able to discover the workout. If you want to see more of these workouts, please hit the subscribe button and ensure you turn your notifications on so you see future videos from this channel (to turn notifications on, hit the bell beside the subscribe button). Thank you so much for all of your support. Wishing you improved health, Jules If you wish to donate to support what I do, you can donate here: Paypal: PayPal.Me/JulesImprovedHealth Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=79935482 00:00 Intro 00:34 Exercises 12:15 Ending Words #posture #postureexercises #improveposture I use Epidemic Sound for music. Sign up here for a 30-day free trial with Epidemic Sound here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/tnaqa3 Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health' fitness program or any other fitness program. You should understand when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge 'Improved Health' from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of participating in these exercise videos.

These 17 minute seated chair stretches are great for anyone who wants a relaxing stretching session from a seated position. These stretches are appropriate for all ages. If you can't do a specific stretch, just modify the stretch to one you can do. After the 17 minute session, we'll listen to a guided 3 minute breathing session where we focus on our breath. If you want to continue to do more, you can listen to the music for the last 5 minutes and take time to think about all of the people and things you are grateful for in your life as we end this year and start a new year. If you enjoyed the workout, please hit the like button (thumbs up) and write a comment! All of your thumbs up and comments tell the YouTube algorithms that you enjoyed the workout so that way it will get 'out there' more, and more people will be able to discover the workout. If you want to see more of these workouts, please hit the subscribe button and ensure you turn your notifications on so you see future videos from this channel (to turn notifications on, hit the bell beside the subscribe button). Thank you so much for all of your support. Wishing you improved health, Jules 00:00 Stretching 17:30 3 minute Breathing Space 21:48 Mindfulness 27:12 Ending Words #chairstretches #seatedstretches #chairexercises If you would like to see more videos with popular music, please consider donating to my channel. For most of my videos, I pay a subscription to a music company so I can use their music. This isn't possible with the copyrighted music. When I use the copyrighted music, any income from the video goes directly to the music companies who own the rights to the popular music. If you wish to donate, you can donate here: Paypal: PayPal.Me/JulesImprovedHealth Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=79935482 I use Artlist and Epidemic Sound for music. Sign up here for a 30-day free trial with Epidemic Sound here: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/tnaqa3 Links to the gentle all-in-one workouts: #1: https://youtu.be/UeU_jdHo_e8 #2: https://youtu.be/PdOYcBCaQM0 #3: https://youtu.be/cyDxCvyb__Y #4: https://youtu.be/DJtq1Gdf1Z0 Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health' fitness program or any other fitness program. You should understand when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge 'Improved Health' from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of participating in these exercise videos.

20 minute chair stretches designed for anyone wanting to stretch from a chair rather than on the floor. These stretching exercises are gentle and safe and suitable for seniors and beginners. After a brief introduction, relaxing music will play and you can follow the instructions written out for you. This is a full body stretch from head to toe. These stretches cover everything from head to toe. Take 20 minutes to follow the class for pain relief or relaxation and improve your flexibility at the same time. Wishing you improved health, Jules Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health' fitness program or any other fitness program. This content is not medical advice and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. The use of the information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. #chairstretches #chairstretching #stretchingexercises #exercisesforseniors Music: Keys of Moon Music - The Epic Hero Link: https://youtu.be/Cjqu_PhncYU Music provided by: MFY - No Copyright

This 20 minute seated stretching routine for seniors includes both dynamic & static stretches. If your body is feeling tight, give this a try! It's a great stretching routine to do at any time of the day. If you enjoyed the routine, please hit the like button (thumbs up) and write a comment! All of your thumbs up and comments tell the YouTube algorithms that you enjoyed the workout so that way it will get 'out there' more, and more people will be able to discover the workout. If you want to see more of these workouts, please hit the subscribe button and ensure you turn your notifications on so you see future videos from this channel (to turn notifications on, hit the bell beside the subscribe button). If you wish to donate to keep the channel going, you can donate here: PayPal.Me/JulesImprovedHealth Thank you so much for all of your support. Wishing you improved health, Jules Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health' fitness program or any other fitness program. You should understand when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge 'Improved Health' from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of participating in these exercise videos. #morningstretch #exercisesforseniors #dynamicstretching

This is a short seated stretch which can be done daily from a chair. These chair exercises are suitable for all ages and come with a view of False Creek in Vancouver:) Since I was on vacation I used my phone to record so I was limited with what I could do with lighting and space. The video isn't as bright or as zoomed out as I would have liked but I hope the view of the water makes up for it. Please subscribe and write a comment! I'd love to hear from you! Feedback is always welcome! Wishing you improved health! Jules #dailystretch #stretching #improvedhealth Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health' fitness program or any other fitness program. This content is not medical advice and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. The use of the information provided in this video is solely at your own risk.

For the first few minutes, I'll briefly explain the lower back stretches. At the 3.27 minute mark, I'll have music playing and will go through an 8 minute lower back stretching routine. All of the stretches will be done from a seated position to allow you to relax and focus solely on each stretch for pain relief. If you enjoyed the routine, please write a comment! I'd love to hear from you! Wishing you improved health! Jules Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health' fitness program or any other fitness program. You should understand when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge 'Improved Health' from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of participating in these exercise videos. #lowerbackstretches #lowbackpain #backpainrelief 00:00 Intro 00:22 Demonstration of exercises 03:27 Stretching routine 11:07 Ending

These stretching and mindfulness exercises will improve sleep and promote positive thoughts as you get ready to go to bed. Stretching before bed relaxes the body and mind and is great for both physical and mental health. We'll finish with a 5 minute body scan mindfulness session by Jennifer Innes. Try this out every night for a week and see how you feel after the week. Stretching is underrated and is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body to prevent injuries and to remain flexible as you age. If you enjoyed the workout, please hit the like button (thumbs up) and write a comment! All of your thumbs up and comments tell the YouTube algorithms that you enjoyed the workout so that way it will get 'out there' more, and more people will be able to discover the workout. If you want to see more of these workouts, please hit the subscribe button and ensure you turn your notifications on so you see future videos from this channel (to turn notifications on, hit the bell beside the subscribe button). Thank you so much for all of your support. Wishing you improved health, Jules #bedtimestretches #seatedstretches #chairstretches Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health' fitness program or any other fitness program. You should understand when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge 'Improved Health' from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of participating in these exercise videos. Information about the Mindfulness activity (5 minute body scan) with Jennifer Innes: Jennifer Innes is the founder of Ottawa Meditation & Wellness which offers introductory mindfulness and meditation programs, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Self-compassion (MSC), Mindful Eating and mPEAK workshops and classes, day-long retreats, and talks. She is a skilled teacher who has experience working in many organizations and with adults with a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, trauma, as well as for the many who are simply looking for new tools to build resilience and meet the stressors inherent in daily life. Jennifer’s formal education includes a master of science degree from the London School of Economics. She also underwent extensive mindfulness and compassion training at the University of Massachusetts and the University of California San Diego Medical Schools and is certified mindfulness teacher by Brown University and the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. She is also a certified yoga teacher. Jennifer teaches from the inside out – from a love of these practices and dedication to keeping them alive in her personal life and to sharing them with others. For more information about Jennifer, or Ottawa Meditation & Wellness please visit: omwellness.ca

Life is busy and sometimes all we need, is to slow down for a few minutes and focus on our bodies and our breathing. Jennifer Innes will guide you through this simple 3 minute breathing space. After the breathing space, I have included another 2 1/2 minutes of the view along with the sounds of nature. Try this out every day for a week and see how you feel after the week. Just to note, Jennifer Innes has allowed me to use her 3 minute breathing space. I wanted to have a relaxing, eye-pleasing view so I have included a video taken in cottage country in Ontario, Canada. If you enjoyed the video, please hit the like button (thumbs up) and write a comment! All of your thumbs up and comments tell the YouTube algorithms that you enjoyed the video so that way it will get 'out there' more.. If you want to see more of these videos or workouts, please hit the subscribe button and ensure you turn your notifications on so you see future videos from this channel (to turn notifications on, hit the bell beside the subscribe button). Thank you so much for all of your support. Wishing you improved health, Jules #3minutebreathingspace #JenniferInnes #omwellness About Jennifer: Jennifer Innes is the founder of Ottawa Meditation & Wellness which offers introductory mindfulness and meditation programs, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Mindful Self-compassion (MSC), Mindful Eating and mPEAK workshops and classes, day-long retreats, and talks. She is a skilled teacher who has experience working in many organizations and with adults with a range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, chronic pain, trauma, as well as for the many who are simply looking for new tools to build resilience and meet the stressors inherent in daily life. Jennifer’s formal education includes a master of science degree from the London School of Economics. She also underwent extensive mindfulness and compassion training at the University of Massachusetts and the University of California San Diego Medical Schools and is certified mindfulness teacher by Brown University and the International Mindfulness Teachers Association. She is also a certified yoga teacher. Jennifer teaches from the inside out – from a love of these practices and dedication to keeping them alive in her personal life and to sharing them with others. For more information about Jennifer, or Ottawa Meditation & Wellness please visit: omwellness.ca Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health' fitness program or any other fitness program. You should understand when participating in any exercise or exercise program, there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in this exercise program, you agree that you do so at your own risk, are voluntarily participating in these activities, assume all risk of injury to yourself, and agree to release and discharge 'Improved Health' from any and all claims or causes of action, known or unknown, arising out of participating in these exercise videos.

A gentle 10 minute seated stretching routine geared to increasing your flexibility. Gentle stretches from a chair for anyone, but specifically designed for older adults and seniors in mind. Please subscribe or hit the like button if you liked the video. To see future videos, please hit the bell beside the subscribe button so you automatically see future posted videos. Thanks so much for your support! My goal is to offer a wide variety of manageable, low impact, and safe exercise videos for seniors. Wishing you improved health,😊 Jules Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health' fitness program or any other fitness program. This content is not medical advice and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. The use of the information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. #chairstretches #stretchingexercises #stretchingroutine #stretchingforseniors #increaseflexibility #chairexercises #seatedexercises ⭐Special thanks to Freesound for the fantastic music. Please check out the following.💖 Heartwarming - romantic folk pop royalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for @FreeSound Music http://freesoundmusic.eu https://www.facebook.com/freemusicfor... https://youtube.com/freesoundmusic original video: https://youtu.be/a9hc67F6uYU royalty free Music by Giorgio Di Campo for FreeSound Music http://freesoundmusic.eu https://www.facebook.com/freemusicfor... https://youtube.com/freesoundmusic original video: https://youtu.be/OSQXrGUSV5g download mp3: https://link-to.net/49870/Key2Nostalg...

This beginner flexibility routine combines gentle seated stretches suitable for beginners or seniors with the goal to improve flexibility and mobility. Chair exercises are often the safest option for many seniors or for those with limited mobility or others who are getting back into exercise. Listen to your body and do the stretches that work best for you. Please 'subscribe' to see future videos and hit the 'thumbs' up if you like the video. Wishing you improved health,😊 Jules Disclaimer: You should always consult your physician before starting any 'Improved Health' fitness program or any other fitness program. This content is not medical advice and is intended for general education and demonstration purposes only. The use of the information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. #stretching #chairexercisesforseniors #improveflexibility