Rolled my right ankle swimming with my family yesterday and was bummed UNTIL a friend recommended chair workouts- yeah, right. Oh. My. Goodness. Sweat is rolling! I am sold. Thank you for having these up so I don't lose momentum in my fitness journey.
I am sorry to hear that you rolled your ankle! How awful 😞 I wish you a full and speedy recovery. In the meantime, I'm so happy that you found my channel! I have lots of chair workouts (I have an entire Playlist dedicated to chair workouts!) that you can do to keep active while you are healing.
Great workout. I'd love to see a mix of cardio and weights in 30 minute workouts. I appreciate your running commentary and guidance for effective exercise.
I love doing all the upper body workouts. So glad to have found your page. I am in a wheelchair. I would love to have an abs workout guidance for wheelchair users like me please. (I can't move my legs, I am a paraplegic). I wanted to burn those stubborn fat around my waist.
Once again a great, short workout that I do after my 15 minutes of yoga. Thank you for offering these. workouts. You're a gem....one of the benefits of the COVID-19 pandemic. I would not have found you otherwise. Thanks, again
Isn't it interesting how many of us have actually found some positive things they may have never happened without Covid-19?! I'm glad you found my channel as well:)
I'm sorry to hear about your ankle and I hope it heals well! Be as kind to your body as you can and try to be patient...this won't last forever:) I am happy to hear that this workout is helpful for you!
Hi Lara, just completed as 2nd workout. used 5, 8, 10 even pushed to 15pds dumbbell! Love to see more body building and stretching/toning and a yoga/Pilates. loved this, thanks for all you do!
Thank you for this video. This is my favorite workout video because you remind us that it’s okay to pause sometimes or use lesser weights rather than pushing us to do more more more & hurt ourselves. I suffer from Multiple Sclerosis and when I stand up for prolonged periods of time I get dizzy. Even sitting down I get so tired so my husband does them with me to support me. Thank you so much for this seated, efficient video!
You are very welcome! You are doing a great job listening to what your body is telling you and doing what you can on that particular day...we'll done! Also, it's so wonderful that your husband is such a positive support for you :)
i am 66 and i am losing muscle so i enjoyed your workout very much thank you. i have done pilates and cardio all my life so this is something new for me
I liked the fact you got right into the exercises. I can do my own warm up and cool down. I'm recovering from hip replacement surgery and this was wonderful!
Very nice exercise video. You offer just the right amount of encouragement and your voice is very soothing. It helps that you offer the variations too. Thank you!
I have a leg injury that prevents me from standing for workouts and this was great for keeping my upper body working. The length, 20 minutes, is perfect for me. Thank you!
I am happy to hear that using my seated workouts is helping you stay fit while dealing with your leg injury. I wish you a full recovery as soon as possible!!
I tore my muscle while playing badminton in my right leg ( below the knee) I was so sad that I couldn't workout. But I found ur workout... Thx to u..... I'm doing my workout without pain in my leg
I'm sorry to hear about your torn leg muscle. I hope it heals well and quickly! I'm sending you happy, healing thoughts!! Also...keep doing the workouts that you can, it will keep you healthier overall :) Keep up the great work!
hi many thanks for the workout. Ive injured by leg but still wanted to train. this video was great. got a good sweat on and got the heart rate up. will doing more on your channel.
I started this upper body a little before my knee replacement surgery. I’m 3 weeks post op and started upper body today. I’m a worker outer but with the injury and surgery I have to take baby steps. Thank you for this upper body day . With your help I’ll be back in no time
I'm do happy to hear these exercises are working for you! It is smart to take baby steps as you recover from your knee replacement. I wish you a healthy and speedy return to full mobility:)
Yesterday I had a steroid injection in my knee and next month I will have surgery on my toe so I am very PLEASED to have found your workouts! Thank you, i really enjoyed this and I will be sure to keep using them long after my lower body rehabilitation.
I absolutely love your workouts!!! I’m recovering from a torn meniscus and also I have RA. Would you be able to do a video on knee strengthening exercises???
Ouch...torn meniscus is painful! I wish a speedy and healthy recovery. I will definitely make some knee strengthening videos. Do you have bands to workout with? They are excellent for maintaining and building strength while recovering!
Thank you so much I enjoy it I'm very faithful to your work out I try to do it 5 days a week and it helps me a lot got athritis in my knees so it's hard for me to stand up💪🏽❤️
Hi! I really like the seated weight lifting routine. Since you so kindly asked for input, may I suggest that you add a warm up and cool down, and perhaps extend the session to 30 minutes. Or maybe you can do a completely different routine that includes a warm up and cool down. Thank you for the exercise videos.
Thank you for your request, it's a great suggestion! I am planning another seated upper body weight routine right now, so I will be sure to include both a warm up and a cool down with it. Are there any other videos you'd like to see as well? I find it easier to create workouts if I know what you are interested in seeing:)
Love the workout i use 3lb weights i broke both my ankles in November of last year and still recovering they were bilateral brakes so I have pin screws and plates in both ankles i still not good with balance i would like if you could do some balance exercises as well thank you 😊
Ouch, I am so sorry to hear that you broke both of your ankles. It sounds as though you are doing all of the correct things for your best recovery and you should feel very proud of that😊 Working on balance is a great idea and will be helpful in preventing any future injuries do to falling. Below is a link to an old Functional Balance Workout Routine using a chair if you would like to try it out. I will also create a new balance workout and get it posted as soon as possible! Keep up your good work! ruclips.net/video/zI_rdecb9HI/видео.html
I Just posted a lower body pilates workout with no squats or lunges! You can find it here: ruclips.net/video/HOjhMZWIkYg/видео.html I hope you like it...there are more lower body workouts without squats and/or lunges on the way:)
It is impossible to 'spot train' a specific body part, however you can certainly do more upper body strength training for the arms specifically and this will increase the biceps muscles, as well as the other muscles around the biceps. Try doing several different variations of bicep curls, triceps extensions, push ups, pull ups etc.
Hi ! Love the workout! I like your no nonsense, straight forward approach. I started with 2 lbs each hand about 3 weeks ago now up to 4 lbs each hand. Is 3 days a week good for this kind of work out? How long before seeing results? Toning etc. I certainly feel stronger.
Excellent work! 3 days per week is great for this workout. Try to give yourself a rest day in between so that your muscles can relax...maybe do some stretching those days, or cardio or work different muscles in the body (but not the upper body again!) You should start to see results in about 3 weeks...but you will feels stronger and more positive before that! Good luck!!
How many calories an individual burns is very difficult to estimate. There are so many things to consider, from body size to exertion level etc. My best estimate would be a range of 150-275 calories. Now that said, the most important thing to focus on is how YOU feel personally and watching your own confidence go up as your body gets stronger :)
@@gosimpli Thanks for the response. I am on a journey. I have an arthritic hip and the seated upper body workout is what I do just before my daily 30 minutes on my elliptical (seated). I wanted to know the cakories burned for my activity & weight journal. I have about 20 lbs to lose. I am working my core, I raise my heart rate, and I burn calories. This is just what I need to stay on track. Again, thank you for the info. In regards to your question about what viewers would like to see. Here is my two cents worth... 1. I would like to see one work out broken into 10-12 minute segments. Only have 2ct. 15 minute minute breaks. I will do 1st or 3rd segment either before work or after. Due to COVID-19, I am working from home. 2. If the entire workout is 30-36 minutes, I want the next progressive step of intensity, i.e. the amount of weight and # of reps, So... it may be 1-2 sets of 2-3 exercises for each of 3 segments. Each 10 minute segment be a higher intensity, due to increased weights and # of reps. Don't forget the breaks/pauses. Keep that in there. 3. I should be able to do entire 30 minute video at one time. This is just flexibility built into this 30 minute high(er) intensity seated upper body workout. The workout may be done all at once 30-36 minutes or in 3, 10-12 minute segments. Hope this is clear. Just looking for progressive next level intensity. Yes, this is what I personally would like but I truly hope it would be enjoyed and beneficial to others.
I love this work out. I'm very overweight and unfit and this is a great introduction to weight training. I'm doing it 3 times a week with 3lb weights, which I'm finding is plenty for me at the moment. Do you have any abs type exercises?
Well done! You should be very proud of the efforts you are putting into your health :) On my channel I have an entire abs Playlist. I will look over it this week and try to send you a specific link for a video that would be most appropriate. Take care 💛
@@gosimpli second week of doing this and I'm loving it so much. I'd like to know how far to go with the weight though - like my arms sometimes get a bit of a tremble when lifting; is this when I should put the weights down? Thanks :)
@@laurenankers9132 yes...when you feel some trembling and can no longer use proper form, drop the weights and continue to do the move without holding any weight. Over time you'll be able to do more and more repetitions with weight! Great job:)
Oh my goodness! I'm sorry to hear about your broken leg. I wish you a healthy and swift recovery. It's great that you are keeping active with upper body workouts! Well done:)
You are very welcome! This workout will help to build stronger back muscles, which can help prevent back pain and aid in better posture (which definitely reduces back pain!)
Hi, I am Anne, Great exercises, however, when I put my chest on my thighs for the reverse fly exercise it is uncomfortabe for my Abs. Is there another exercise I can replace with that exercise? Thank you.
Absolutely! You could do a bent arm lateral raise (bend arms 90 degrees at elbows and left out to the sides) or try holding your arms straight out from your sides at shoulder height and then raise them up and back slightly...it may be hard to hold weights for this so you may need to do it body weight or with lighter weights...it's a tough exercises for sure! Hope this helps:)
That is not a question I can answer. All exercise has the ability to burn calories which may come from fat. Your diet (what you we eat) plays a huge role in how we burn fat!
Possibly...but that isn't really the point of this workout. This workout is focused on building strength in the upper body...shoulders, arms, chest and back.
more classes with warm up and cool downs
That's a great idea. I will focus on adding more workouts with both warm up and cool downs this fall!
Rolled my right ankle swimming with my family yesterday and was bummed UNTIL a friend recommended chair workouts- yeah, right. Oh. My. Goodness. Sweat is rolling! I am sold. Thank you for having these up so I don't lose momentum in my fitness journey.
I am sorry to hear that you rolled your ankle! How awful 😞 I wish you a full and speedy recovery. In the meantime, I'm so happy that you found my channel! I have lots of chair workouts (I have an entire Playlist dedicated to chair workouts!) that you can do to keep active while you are healing.
Great workout. I'd love to see a mix of cardio and weights in 30 minute workouts. I appreciate your running commentary and guidance for effective exercise.
That's a great idea! I'll be sure to make a video like that.
I love doing all the upper body workouts. So glad to have found your page. I am in a wheelchair. I would love to have an abs workout guidance for wheelchair users like me please. (I can't move my legs, I am a paraplegic). I wanted to burn those stubborn fat around my waist.
Once again a great, short workout that I do after my 15 minutes of yoga. Thank you for offering these. workouts. You're a gem....one of the benefits of the COVID-19 pandemic. I would not have found you otherwise. Thanks, again
Isn't it interesting how many of us have actually found some positive things they may have never happened without Covid-19?! I'm glad you found my channel as well:)
I'm healing from fibula fracture. Thanks for sharing us the proper exercises that I can stay fit
You are very welcome! I am sending you happy healing thoughts :)
I broke my ankle at soccer practice and was devastated that I’m going to miss at least 7 games. Thank you for putting this out so I can stay fit
I'm sorry to hear about your ankle and I hope it heals well! Be as kind to your body as you can and try to be patient...this won't last forever:) I am happy to hear that this workout is helpful for you!
Love your laid-back approach! This is really helpful now that I sprained my ankle!
Thank you!
Amazing.... I'm really glad I came across this video.
That's great to hear! I have many similar videos on my channel if you're interested in checking those out as well :)
Hi Lara, just completed as 2nd workout. used 5, 8, 10 even pushed to 15pds dumbbell! Love to see more body building and stretching/toning and a yoga/Pilates. loved this, thanks for all you do!
Well done pushing yourself! I am going to release the Seated Yoga Mobility Workout next Thursday :)
Thank you for this video. This is my favorite workout video because you remind us that it’s okay to pause sometimes or use lesser weights rather than pushing us to do more more more & hurt ourselves.
I suffer from Multiple Sclerosis and when I stand up for prolonged periods of time I get dizzy. Even sitting down I get so tired so my husband does them with me to support me. Thank you so much for this seated, efficient video!
You are very welcome! You are doing a great job listening to what your body is telling you and doing what you can on that particular day...we'll done! Also, it's so wonderful that your husband is such a positive support for you :)
i am 66 and i am losing muscle so i enjoyed your workout very much thank you. i have done pilates and cardio all my life so this is something new for me
I liked the fact you got right into the exercises. I can do my own warm up and cool down. I'm recovering from hip replacement surgery and this was wonderful!
I am so glad these exercises are working for you! Keep up the good work and best of luck with your recovery:)
Thank you very much!
You are very welcome!
I really love this workout! It is exactly what I was looking for and will continue to utilize it. The commentary is excellent as well!
Thank you! I am happy that you enjoyed this workout :)
Very nice exercise video. You offer just the right amount of encouragement and your voice is very soothing. It helps that you offer the variations too. Thank you!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for your kind words.
I have a leg injury that prevents me from standing for workouts and this was great for keeping my upper body working. The length, 20 minutes, is perfect for me. Thank you!
I am happy to hear that using my seated workouts is helping you stay fit while dealing with your leg injury. I wish you a full recovery as soon as possible!!
I'm post ACL replacement. Super grateful for this!!
I am happy to hear this routine worked for you! I hope your ACL replacement takes well...be kind to your body as you heal :)
I tore my muscle while playing badminton in my right leg ( below the knee)
I was so sad that I couldn't workout.
But I found ur workout...
Thx to u..... I'm doing my workout without pain in my leg
I'm sorry to hear about your torn leg muscle. I hope it heals well and quickly! I'm sending you happy, healing thoughts!! Also...keep doing the workouts that you can, it will keep you healthier overall :) Keep up the great work!
This is awesome. I had to have an wound debreeded and I really missed exercising. I love weight Training
I'm so happy that you found my channel :) I love weight training as well!
Great workout tutorial 💯🙏😍
Thank you! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed this workout:)
I just had ankle surgery and was missing my daily workouts. I love this arm sequence! Keeps me motivated to stay fit.
I really glad you enjoyed it! I am taping more seated upper body weight workouts to post in September...be sure to try those as well :)
I realize I am kind of off topic but do anybody know of a good site to stream new series online?
@Yusuf Noah Lately I have been using Flixzone. Just search on google for it :)
@Jedidiah Cyrus Definitely, have been watching on FlixZone for since april myself =)
@Jedidiah Cyrus thank you, signed up and it seems like they got a lot of movies there :) I appreciate it!!
hi many thanks for the workout. Ive injured by leg but still wanted to train. this video was great. got a good sweat on and got the heart rate up. will doing more on your channel.
I'm happy to hear that this workout was helpful for you! I hope your injured leg heals quickly. Take care.
I'm healing from a broken pelvis. This workout was great for me. Thank you.
Ouch! I'm sorry to hear about your pelvis. I do hope it is healing well. Take good care of yourself :)
Luv it, I need to work on my arms and stomach , I really feel it in my arms and my heart rate definitely
I am happy to hear you enjoyed this workout...keep up the good work!
This was challenging and very enjoyable! Thank you!
I'm glad you enjoyed it! Keep up with your workouts:)
I started this upper body a little before my knee replacement surgery. I’m 3 weeks post op and started upper body today. I’m a worker outer but with the injury and surgery I have to take baby steps. Thank you for this upper body day . With your help I’ll be back in no time
I'm do happy to hear these exercises are working for you! It is smart to take baby steps as you recover from your knee replacement. I wish you a healthy and speedy return to full mobility:)
Am enjoying this with weights and without. Thanks‼️💛
You are very welcome! Glad you are enjoying working out :)
Very effective! Thank you - I had back surgery back in June and am focusing on my chonky arms while I continue to slowly recover :)
Great job! Keep up the good work :)
Yesterday I had a steroid injection in my knee and next month I will have surgery on my toe so I am very PLEASED to have found your workouts! Thank you, i really enjoyed this and I will be sure to keep using them long after my lower body rehabilitation.
I'm happy you found our community as well! I am wishing you good luck and happy healing for you surgery and rehabilitation ahead!
I've patellofemoral pain syndrome and off my feet just now so this is perfect for me. Thanks. Will probably follow this video 2/3 times a day 😁
I am glad to hear that this workout will be helpful to you! I hope you heal well :)
I absolutely love your workouts!!! I’m recovering from a torn meniscus and also I have RA. Would you be able to do a video on knee strengthening exercises???
Ouch...torn meniscus is painful! I wish a speedy and healthy recovery. I will definitely make some knee strengthening videos. Do you have bands to workout with? They are excellent for maintaining and building strength while recovering!
While you are waiting for me to post a new knee strengthening workout you can try this one from my channel! ruclips.net/video/yi-VLfBwfts/видео.html
Thank you so much I enjoy it I'm very faithful to your work out I try to do it 5 days a week and it helps me a lot got athritis in my knees so it's hard for me to stand up💪🏽❤️
You're so welcome! I'll try to create some new seated upper body workouts for you to try as well :)
I enjoyed these exercises very much. I love that you explain the exercises but don't talk too much! Thanks
Thanks! I think it's important to explain how an exercise should be done to prevent injury.
Hi! I really like the seated weight lifting routine. Since you so kindly asked for input, may I suggest that you add a warm up and cool down, and perhaps extend the session to 30 minutes. Or maybe you can do a completely different routine that includes a warm up and cool down. Thank you for the exercise videos.
Thank you for your request, it's a great suggestion! I am planning another seated upper body weight routine right now, so I will be sure to include both a warm up and a cool down with it. Are there any other videos you'd like to see as well? I find it easier to create workouts if I know what you are interested in seeing:)
Thank you perfect for the back
I am glad you enjoyed this workout!
@@gosimpli Yeah I did
Love the workout i use 3lb weights i broke both my ankles in November of last year and still recovering they were bilateral brakes so I have pin screws and plates in both ankles i still not good with balance i would like if you could do some balance exercises as well thank you 😊
Ouch, I am so sorry to hear that you broke both of your ankles. It sounds as though you are doing all of the correct things for your best recovery and you should feel very proud of that😊 Working on balance is a great idea and will be helpful in preventing any future injuries do to falling. Below is a link to an old Functional Balance Workout Routine using a chair if you would like to try it out. I will also create a new balance workout and get it posted as soon as possible! Keep up your good work!
ruclips.net/video/zI_rdecb9HI/видео.html
I am super FAT! And recently made up mind to change that. Just finished trying out your workout and enjoyed it very much and for that I thank you! 😊
I am happy to hear that this video worked well for you! Good luck on your journey:)
Thanks for doing another seated upper body workout. How about another lower body Pilates workout or any lower body workout without squats or lunges.
You are very welcome. I'll tape some lower body workouts (without squats and/or lunges) this week! Thanks for making a request:)
I Just posted a lower body pilates workout with no squats or lunges! You can find it here: ruclips.net/video/HOjhMZWIkYg/видео.html
I hope you like it...there are more lower body workouts without squats and/or lunges on the way:)
Thank you! Can you do an exercise to make biceps bigger
It is impossible to 'spot train' a specific body part, however you can certainly do more upper body strength training for the arms specifically and this will increase the biceps muscles, as well as the other muscles around the biceps. Try doing several different variations of bicep curls, triceps extensions, push ups, pull ups etc.
@@gosimpli thanks
Agreed, I broke a sweat but no injuries, just right.
I love doing upper body weigh training while seated...it is very good for core stability as well!
20 minutes a day ca make all the difference!!! 💪👌
It definitely does!
Hi ! Love the workout! I like your no nonsense, straight forward approach. I started with 2 lbs each hand about 3 weeks ago now up to 4 lbs each hand. Is 3 days a week good for this kind of work out? How long before seeing results? Toning etc. I certainly feel stronger.
Excellent work! 3 days per week is great for this workout. Try to give yourself a rest day in between so that your muscles can relax...maybe do some stretching those days, or cardio or work different muscles in the body (but not the upper body again!) You should start to see results in about 3 weeks...but you will feels stronger and more positive before that! Good luck!!
Do you have any seated or standing calf and ankle workouts. Thanks.
Would love to know how to find your warmup link. I’m kind of tech challenged. Thanks in advance
Question: For my workout diary... how many are burned doing all of the exercises in this 20:56 minute seated upper body workout?
How many calories an individual burns is very difficult to estimate. There are so many things to consider, from body size to exertion level etc. My best estimate would be a range of 150-275 calories. Now that said, the most important thing to focus on is how YOU feel personally and watching your own confidence go up as your body gets stronger :)
@@gosimpli Thanks for the response. I am on a journey. I have an arthritic hip and the seated upper body workout is what I do just before my daily 30 minutes on my elliptical (seated). I wanted to know the cakories burned for my activity & weight journal. I have about 20 lbs to lose. I am working my core, I raise my heart rate, and I burn calories. This is just what I need to stay on track. Again, thank you for the info. In regards to your question about what viewers would like to see. Here is my two cents worth... 1. I would like to see one work out broken into 10-12 minute segments. Only have 2ct. 15 minute minute breaks. I will do 1st or 3rd segment either before work or after. Due to COVID-19, I am working from home. 2. If the entire workout is 30-36 minutes, I want the next progressive step of intensity, i.e. the amount of weight and # of reps, So... it may be 1-2 sets of 2-3 exercises for each of 3 segments. Each 10 minute segment be a higher intensity, due to increased weights and # of reps. Don't forget the breaks/pauses. Keep that in there. 3. I should be able to do entire 30 minute video at one time. This is just flexibility built into this 30 minute high(er) intensity seated upper body workout. The workout may be done all at once 30-36 minutes or in 3, 10-12 minute segments. Hope this is clear. Just looking for progressive next level intensity. Yes, this is what I personally would like but I truly hope it would be enjoyed and beneficial to others.
I love this work out. I'm very overweight and unfit and this is a great introduction to weight training. I'm doing it 3 times a week with 3lb weights, which I'm finding is plenty for me at the moment. Do you have any abs type exercises?
Well done! You should be very proud of the efforts you are putting into your health :)
On my channel I have an entire abs Playlist. I will look over it this week and try to send you a specific link for a video that would be most appropriate. Take care 💛
@@gosimpli second week of doing this and I'm loving it so much. I'd like to know how far to go with the weight though - like my arms sometimes get a bit of a tremble when lifting; is this when I should put the weights down? Thanks :)
@@laurenankers9132 yes...when you feel some trembling and can no longer use proper form, drop the weights and continue to do the move without holding any weight. Over time you'll be able to do more and more repetitions with weight! Great job:)
@@gosimpli Thank you
Hello! I fell on black ice and broke my fibula. Thank you for this workout. :)
Oh my goodness! I'm sorry to hear about your broken leg. I wish you a healthy and swift recovery. It's great that you are keeping active with upper body workouts! Well done:)
Thanku...is this workout good for middle upper back pain?
You are very welcome! This workout will help to build stronger back muscles, which can help prevent back pain and aid in better posture (which definitely reduces back pain!)
Hi, I am Anne, Great exercises, however, when I put my chest on my thighs for the reverse fly exercise it is uncomfortabe for my Abs. Is there another exercise I can replace with that exercise? Thank you.
Absolutely! You could do a bent arm lateral raise (bend arms 90 degrees at elbows and left out to the sides) or try holding your arms straight out from your sides at shoulder height and then raise them up and back slightly...it may be hard to hold weights for this so you may need to do it body weight or with lighter weights...it's a tough exercises for sure! Hope this helps:)
pls add a warm up ane a cool down on your 20 minute upper body with weights . I end up not doing them ..thank you I love your wookout
That's a good idea! Thanks 😊
Will this break down my fat?
That is not a question I can answer. All exercise has the ability to burn calories which may come from fat. Your diet (what you we eat) plays a huge role in how we burn fat!
very helpful for being in a wheelchair'
I'm happy to hear that this workout is helpful!
Is this good for you belly fat
Possibly...but that isn't really the point of this workout. This workout is focused on building strength in the upper body...shoulders, arms, chest and back.
@@gosimpli Thank you 😊
Even muted it bugged me that she was talking nonstop throughout workout. Last time here.
I'm sorry you feel that way. I wish you well and hope you find a workout channel that is a better fit for you.
I LOVE her talking. It makes the workout go faster, and she tells you important information.
@@jbailey2084 Thank you! You made my day😃
you talk too much
I'm sorry you don't like the way I conduct my exercise class.