Being restricted to a chair shouldn't interfere with your cardio exercises. Performing both stretches and aerobics from your chain can help you burn calories while exercising your heart and lungs. Perform your exercises for at least 30 minutes, four to five times a week. Begin exercising slowly and increase your pace as your body becomes accustomed to the extra activities. Always check with your family physician before beginning this or any other exercise program.
Do Aerobic Moves
Step 1
Sit up straight in your chair. Make the balls of your feet touch the floor and your knees touch. Bounce both feet, keeping them together, twisting your legs to the right while keeping your upper body straight. Return to the starting position, then rotate your legs to the left. Do three to five repetitions.
Step 2
Sit at the edge of you chair with one shin crossed over the other. Cross one forearm over the other in front of your chest. Uncross your arms and legs, spreading them apart as though you are doing jumping jacks. Return to the starting position and repeat three to five times.
Step 3
Move to the edge of the chair. Straighten out your legs in front of you, resting on your heels with your toes pointed. Reach your hands over your head and bend over to touch your toes. Repeat the chair toe touches three to five times.
Step 4
Sit on the edge of your seat. Raise your right arm over your head. Lift your left knee toward your chest while pulling your right elbow to your left knee. Lower your knee while raising your arm up over your head. Return your arm to your lap. Repeat with the opposite leg and arm and complete three to five repetitions.
Tips and Warnings
- Stretch thoroughly before trying these exercises.
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