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Seated Exercise

Seated exercise classes are designed to help improve strength and balance, from the comfort of a chair.

An Overview of Seated Exercise

Seated exercise classes focus on aiding the muscles used in everyday activity and is performed at a pace that suits participants. Chair-based exercise can be done at home or in small groups and is easy to fit in to your daily routine.

Research has shown that many of the exercises can help to strengthen muscles and bone. Stronger muscles make every day activities such as washing, dressing, shopping or doing house work easier and less of a strain. You are less likely to injure your self doing everyday activities, stronger muscles help to improve balance and walking. There are exercises included that will help to improve your circulation which in turn will help to lessen cramp and help to keep you warmer.

Benefits

  • maintains/promotes independence and mobility
  • increases strength
  • increases flexibility and balance
  • increase ability to perform everyday tasks
  • decreased risk of falls

Costs

Glasgow Sport offer chair based exercise programmes within our venues. Check out the Get Involved tab on the right hand side to find a session near you.

Involvement

Resources and programmes to follow can be found on both the NHS and BHF websites.

Adaptations and Equipment

Ensure that the chair you use is sturdy and stable. Wear comfortable clothes and supportive footwear.

Find Seated Exercise Clubs/Groups Near You

Use the search below to find local organisations near you.

Community Sport Hubs - Health and Wellbeing

Entry Level and wellbeing activities delivered by Community Sport Hub member organisations to courage more active lifestyles.

Good Move

Good Move recognises that being physically active is one of the single most important things you can do for our health, which is why we focus our efforts on enabling the inactive become active.

Vitality Step In Circuit

People with medical conditions can have fun getting active with the support of our specially trained Vitality instructors.

Vitality Step Up Circuit

People with medical conditions can have fun getting active with the support of our specially trained Vitality instructors.

Vitality Strength and Balance Circuit

People with medical conditions can have fun getting active with the support of our specially trained Vitality instructors.

Vitality Strength and Balance Class

People with medical conditions can have fun getting active with the support of our specially trained Vitality instructors.

Strong & Steady Exercise Classes

Strong and Steady Exercise Classes are aimed at helping people who have fallen or are at risk of falling to improve muscle strength, balance and confidence
Glasgow Club Gorbals

Glasgow Club Gorbals

With 13 gyms, 11 pools, and fitness classes across the city Glasgow Club has something for everyone, and membership gives you access to them all.

Glasgow Club Kelvin Hall

Glasgow Club Kelvin Hall

With 13 gyms, 11 pools, and fitness classes across the city Glasgow Club has something for everyone, and membership gives you access to them all.

Cornerstone Community Hall

Cornerstone Community Hall

A community venue in the heart of Toryglen for the benefit and enjoyment of the local community.

Glasgow Club Bellahouston

Glasgow Club Bellahouston

With 13 gyms, 11 pools, and fitness classes across the city Glasgow Club has something for everyone, and membership gives you access to them all.

Glasgow East End Community Carers

Glasgow East End Community Carers

Glasgow East End Community Carers provides support for carers who are caring for family members or friends. We provide advice and information, a wellbeing programme, and a homecare service.

Mount Vernon Community Hall

Mount Vernon Community Hall

Mount Vernon Community Hall sits within Mount Vernon Park in the East End of Glasgow. It has parking for about 40 cars. The hall is run by a group of volunteers and hosts a number of activities including Judo, Taekwondo, and dance. See website https://

Glasgow Club Scotstoun

Glasgow Club Scotstoun

With 13 gyms, 11 pools, and fitness classes across the city Glasgow Club has something for everyone, and membership gives you access to them all.

Glasgow Gladiators Boccia Club

Glasgow Gladiators Boccia Club

A Disability Sports club based in Glasgow providing wheelchair users the opportunity to play powerchair football and boccia. Glasgow Gladiators Boccia Club runs a boccia league at Scotstoun Leisure Centre. The league is currently looking for new participa

YoGlasgow!

YoGlasgow!

Community Interest Company delivering Community yoga (chair and mat-based) in Easterhouse, Barmulloch, Springburn, Baillieston, Possil and Coatbridge. Working in partnership with health centres.

Glasgow Club Pollok

Glasgow Club Pollok

With 13 gyms, 11 pools, and fitness classes across the city Glasgow Club has something for everyone, and membership gives you access to them all.

Vitality Strength & Balance Class Level 1

Vitality Strength & Balance Class Level 1

People with medical conditions can have fun getting active with the support of our specially trained Vitality instructors.

Vitality Strength & Balance Class Level 1

Vitality Strength & Balance Class Level 1

People with medical conditions can have fun getting active with the support of our specially trained Vitality instructors.

Vitality Strength & Balance Class

Vitality Strength & Balance Class

People with medical conditions can have fun getting active with the support of our specially trained Vitality instructors.

Vitality Strength & Balance Class Level 1

Vitality Strength & Balance Class Level 1

People with medical conditions can have fun getting active with the support of our specially trained Vitality instructors.

Vitality Strength & Balance Class

Vitality Strength & Balance Class

People with medical conditions can have fun getting active with the support of our specially trained Vitality instructors.

Vitality Strength & Balance Class Level 1

Vitality Strength & Balance Class Level 1

People with medical conditions can have fun getting active with the support of our specially trained Vitality instructors.

Armchair Aerobics

Armchair Aerobics

Gentle exercise while sitting on a chair helping to encourage the journey of being physically active into later life.

Vitality Strength & Balance Class Level 1

Vitality Strength & Balance Class Level 1

People with medical conditions can have fun getting active with the support of our specially trained Vitality instructors.

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