Armchair exercises can help improve your circulation, keep your joints warm, improve your flexibility and increase your strength. You can do the exercises regardless of what shape you are in. These easy exercises will help keep you fit. Keep your circulation flowing by moving your body every 30 minutes for only a minute or two.
For Your Arms
Doing a body dip exercise will strengthen your arm muscles. You can start this exercise by sitting upright in your armchair. Then, lean slightly forward. Make certain to keep your back and shoulders straight, advises the National Institute on Aging. Hold onto the sides of your chair. Be sure your hands are either level with your midsection or slightly forward. Place your feet slightly under the chair with your heels off the ground. Place your weight onto your toes and balls of your feet. Now, slowly push your body off your chair using only your arms and not your legs. Hold this position for a few seconds. Gently lower yourself back down to the starting position. Relax for 10 seconds. Repeat this exercise eight to 15 times. Rest before doing another set of eight to 15. Do not use your feet or legs for assistance during this exercise.
For Your Shoulders
Loosen your shoulder muscles and joints by doing shoulder rolls. Start by sitting upright in your armchair. Roll your shoulders forward, up, back and then down. Roll each shoulder four times. Rest for a few seconds between each series of rolls. Do not rush this maneuver; do it at your own pace. Make certain not to move your back while you are rolling your shoulders. You can roll both shoulders simultaneously after doing them individually. It depends on your comfort level.
For Your Spine
Improve your spine's flexibility by performing a spine rotation exercise. Begin by sitting up straight in your chair to lengthen your spine. Turn your body to the right as you place your right arm over the back of the right side of your armchair. Gently bring your left arm across your body as you rotate your spine to complete this stretch movement. Hold your stretch for five seconds. While holding this stretch, turn your neck to the side as far as possible. Look straight ahead with your eyes, then slowly move your eyes to the side. Slowly return to the original position. Repeat this flexibility exercise to your left side.
Doing some neck rolls will help your flexibility. Slowly drop your head down so that your chin rests upon your chest. Hold this position for a few seconds. Slowly bring your head back up and then move it backward. Now, open your mouth and slowly close it while pushing your chin forward. Open and close your mouth five times. Return your head to the original position. Move your eyes to the left and hold for a few seconds. Then, look to the right and hold that position for five seconds. Slowly roll your head in a relaxed, gentle motion five times. Repeat this exercise five times in the opposite direction.
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