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Chair Based Exercise

We are providing chair-based exercise classes as part of the Brentford Wellbeing Mondays. The class is tailor-made within a group setting, together with 1-2-1 exercise advice. Every Monday, 1pm - 4pm at Clayponds Community Centre. Come and join in the fun

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What is this activity?

Chair based exercises are a proven, beneficial activity for people. When you do chair exercises daily, you reduce the risk of falls.

The movements increase blood flow and keep your joints active and lubricated. The movements also strengthen your muscles. 

Performing chair-based exercises are a great way of strengthening and conditioning the muscles in particular around your core as well as legs, back, arms and chest.

The five rules of chair-based exercise:

  • Always use a strong chair which is not too soft. When you sit in the chair, your thighs should be parallel with the floor.

  • Always warm up and cool down doing gentler combinations of exercises. When you start moving, the blood supply to the heart muscle needs a few minutes to reach optimal flow. 

  • Keep your arm and leg movements steady, as this will help avoid muscle and joint strain. In the early stages, move your arms or legs one at a time. As you get more skilful, you can combine arm and leg movements in the same exercise. Ten to 12 repetitions per minute are normally enough, but you are the best judge of what you can manage.

  • Don’t exercise too hard. Aim for moderate-intensity exercise, which means you are slightly breathless and perhaps warmer than usual. Some days or weeks may be better than others, so adjust the intensity of the exercise to how you’re feeling.

  • Never hold your breath while exercising. You’d be surprised just how often we forget to breathe when lifting our arms and legs or staying balanced.

  • Focus on engaging you core and pelvic floor whilst exercising, which is beneficial for balance and posture.

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Clayponds Community Centre

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Clayponds Community Centre
168 Clayponds Gardens

Ealing

W5 4RQ

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Date and time

Every Monday 14:0016:00

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