Question:
Do anyone has a source for chair exercises or things that can be done while sitting?

My surgeon doesn't want me working out for 3 more weeks. I would love to find some exercises that I can do sitting down especially at work since I am often alone in the office. I saw someone who mentioned "chair dancing" once in their profile. What is that? I have 230 more lbs to lose and want to help build muscle now before I can get into a water aerobics class in a couple of weeks.    — Ann B. (posted on April 25, 2003)

April 24, 2003
Yes, I have one I love "Chair Dancing "... it is awesome! You can find it at Amazon.com. I will try to e-mail you more direct info. later. I posted about it last week . . You will love it! Good Luck . . . Michele :)
   — Michele D.

April 24, 2003
Im not sure of the title; but i know where is a video out for chair excercises; you could call a physical theripist group and ask.. I know my late husband had one when he was wheel chaired bound. BUT, working out and excerise; arent the same thing; You COULD WALK !!! If your alone in the office; just 'walk' around the office; Walking is the BEST excerise; and its done from day 1 post op!; Im sure your doctor would NOT exclude walking; why not ask him?
   — star .

April 25, 2003
Hi, Ann. I had my surgery on 1/27/03 and have lost 51 lbs. From about 2 weeks after surgery, I've been using Richard Simmons' videotape called "Sit Tight". I think you can get it from amazon.com, or Richard's own website. It's a sit-down workout set to music and I love it! It's only 30 min. I don't think you could do it at work, though (although you COULD, I guess. If it were me, I'd charge my co-workers a "gawking fee"! ;o) ). Hope this helps!
   — Joyce C.

April 26, 2003
There's a program, "Sit and Be Fit" that airs in the Chicagoland area M-F@230pm on PBS stations...hey try a seach of that title and see what if you can order VHS and I will make watch next week and if info for ordering VHS/DVD is announced, I'll surely let you know. Wishing you a speeding recovery...I'm 16days post-opt and getting around much better after getting the drain and staples reomved. (open rny) God Bless, Linda Price
   — Linda P.

March 24, 2006
I use "Gentle Fitness" it comes on VHS and dvd. Good for sitting exercises. Just google Gentle Fitness.
   — beh4440