There are plenty of reasons why people do not have a regular fitness/workout routine. They are busy and can’t find the time; they don’t have the self-discipline to stick with a program; they don’t want to go to the gym with all those buff bodies while they are so unfit. And sometimes, they get discouraged when they don’t get fast results. In short, they are looking for an easy solution – one that does not exist.
People Over 40 Have Special Struggles
Once we reach 40, fitness can get more complicated. Our metabolism and hormones change. We put on weight. We get flabby. And the places where that weight gain occurs are not so easy to shed.
Now, at this age, you have all of the same options as anyone else – get to a gym, buy some expensive in-home equipment, access some workout videos, and schedule the time to do these things.
The other challenge you face? The same as those of any age – motivation and self-discipline.
Enter chair Yoga.
What Is Chair Yoga?
In short, this is a version of traditional Yoga, some of which works the same muscles and muscle groups that will help the challenges that people over 40 face. And it also promotes weight loss.
The primary difference is that this type of Yoga is done in or with a chair. Given that this is a relatively simple environment for exercise, it is probably worth taking a look.
Benefits Of Chair Yoga
First and foremost, chair Yoga is pretty inexpensive, requiring no gym membership or pricey equipment.
Second, depending on the exercises you choose to do, you can target your problem areas without spending time on parts of your body that are not trouble spots.
Third, the benefits are obvious for those with limited mobility, especially senior citizens. But those benefits translate to younger people who spend a lot of time in an office setting without time or physical movement. Research does show that adults who spend a large portion of their days seated and immobile are susceptible to high blood pressure, higher blood sugar, loss of muscle tone in the lower body, and more. It makes sense to get your body moving.
How To Get Started
The first step is to do some research on chair Yoga exercises to learn which ones will target your trouble spots. The information can be found in books, online articles, and even in videos.
Once you have identified the specific exercises for you, it’s time to implement them into your daily routine.
Luckily, chair Yoga exercises can be done in short spurts throughout the day. You can be sitting at your work desk, stop for a few minutes, and do a short rep which takes only a few minutes. Then, right back to work. An hour later, do a short rep of another exercise. Do this throughout your day every day and you’ll begin to see results.
The great benefit here? As you see the results, you are motivated to do even more.
Out-Of-The-Office Chair Yoga
You have plenty of options here. If you work from home, for example, set alarms that remind you to do your exercises.
There are also online classes in chair Yoga or actual in-person classes. Some people need the camaraderie of others to stay on track and maintain a routine. The beauty is you can pick what works best for your circumstances.
Results That Can Foster A New You
Perhaps you are single and over 40 and you have been hesitant to seek out any new relationships because of how you feel about your body. There are plenty of other singles out there looking for relationships too. Once you are getting the body you want, check out the awesome opportunities out there for a new social life, dating, and fun.
That’s A Wrap
If you haven’t explored chair Yoga, it’s time to do that now. You’d like to get a younger-looking body, and this is a simple way to work toward that goal. Choose the exercise that will target your trouble spots, do them on your own time and in your environment, and get a boost in self-confidence and the pursuit of a new social life.
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