{"id":66461,"date":"2024-10-17T11:31:40","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T11:31:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=66461"},"modified":"2024-10-17T11:33:44","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T11:33:44","slug":"can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Lose Weight Doing Chair Yoga? The Effects Of This Gentle Exercise On Weight"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#How_Effective_Is_Chair_Yoga\" >How Effective Is Chair Yoga?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Benefits_Of_Chair_Yoga_For_Seniors\" >Benefits Of Chair Yoga For Seniors<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Its_Easy_To_Do_Can_Be_Done_Anywhere\" >It\u2019s Easy To Do &amp; Can Be Done Anywhere<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Improves_Balance_Reduces_The_RiskFear_Of_Falling\" >Improves Balance &amp; Reduces The Risk\/Fear Of Falling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Can_Help_Reduce_Stress_Levels\" >Can Help Reduce Stress Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Can_Improve_Functional_Fitness_Quality_Of_Life\" >Can Improve Functional Fitness &amp; Quality Of Life<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Can_You_Lose_Belly_Fat_With_Chair_Yoga\" >Can You Lose Belly Fat With Chair Yoga?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Chair_Yoga_Burns_Calories\" >Chair Yoga Burns Calories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Chair_Yoga_Reduces_Stress\" >Chair Yoga Reduces Stress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Can_You_Get_In_Shape_With_Chair_Yoga_Only\" >Can You Get In Shape With Chair Yoga Only?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#You_can_get_a_muscular_and_fuller_buttock_with_chair_yoga_for_glutes\" >You can get a muscular and fuller buttock with chair yoga for glutes .<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#There_are_a_range_of_chair_yoga_exercises_to_grow_your_glutes_including\" >There are a range of chair yoga exercises to grow your glutes including:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#How_Many_Calories_Does_30_Minutes_Of_Chair_Yoga_Burn\" >How Many Calories Does 30 Minutes Of Chair Yoga Burn?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#How_Many_Times_A_Week_Should_You_Do_Chair_Yoga\" >How Many Times A Week Should You Do Chair Yoga?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Does_chair_yoga_count_as_exercise\" >Does chair yoga count as exercise?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Is_it_okay_to_do_chair_yoga_everyday\" >Is it okay to do chair yoga everyday?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Can_chair_yoga_strengthen_your_core\" >Can chair yoga strengthen your core?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#Can_you_really_lose_weight_doing_chair_yoga\" >Can you really lose weight doing chair yoga?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#The_Bottom_Line_Can_You_Lose_Weight_Doing_Chair_Yoga\" >The Bottom Line: Can You Lose Weight Doing Chair Yoga?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is chair yoga? It\u2019s a gentle form of yoga you can do while seated or standing and using a chair for balance. Seniors or people struggling with mobility primarily do this gentler yoga variation as it provides many of the same benefits as regular yoga but with more accessibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_You_Lose_Weight_Doing_Chair_Yoga\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, because this form of exercise is so gentle, many often wonder if this kind of exercise plan can help you shed those extra pounds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, can you lose weight doing chair yoga? Read on to learn more!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Effective_Is_Chair_Yoga\"><\/span><b>How Effective Is Chair Yoga?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not let the term \u2018gentle\u2019 make you disregard this type of exercise. It\u2019s important to remember that instructors derived <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-positions\/\">these chair yoga positions<\/a> from traditional yoga positions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They modified the movements into alternatives to make them more accessible for older adults and persons with disabilities and mobility limitations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modification does not necessarily change how effective a workout is, it just makes it more accessible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research on the effects of traditional yoga show that engaging in this practice has benefits on both your mental and physical health. A qualitative study published in 2023 showed that people who engaged in this practice reported positive experiences in terms of:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep quality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-esteem<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced stress and anxiety (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bpsmedicine.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s13030-023-00276-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>BetterMe will shake off your mental funk, rid you of your energy-zapping habits, and help you sculpt the body of your dreams. Intrigued? <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_You_Lose_Weight_Doing_Chair_Yoga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hurry up and change your life for the better!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_Of_Chair_Yoga_For_Seniors\"><\/span><b>Benefits Of Chair Yoga For Seniors<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Its_Easy_To_Do_Can_Be_Done_Anywhere\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s Easy To Do &amp; Can Be Done Anywhere<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of age, working out can be daunting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga, specifically, can seem very scary since most of what we see on social media are poses that require a level of flexibility and strength that many people do not have, especially as beginners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since yogi instructors have adapted chair yoga, this practice is better suited for older adults who may not be strong enough to engage in strenuous exercise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This adaptability isn\u2019t just beneficial to seniors alone. According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Medical Evidence,<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medical professionals (i.e., doctors, nurses, and health care providers) should use chair yoga (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/jome\/fulltext\/2021\/02030\/chair_yoga.16.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They stated that since you can do it anywhere without any specialized equipment and it has the same benefits as traditional yoga, professionals in this field can use it to help relieve work stress and add some physical activity to their lives to prevent leading a sedentary lifestyle (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/jome\/fulltext\/2021\/02030\/chair_yoga.16.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_You_Lose_Weight_Doing_Chair_Yoga\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-61238\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chair-yoga_seniors_3-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Can You Lose Weight Doing Chair Yoga\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chair-yoga_seniors_3.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chair-yoga_seniors_3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chair-yoga_seniors_3.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/chair-yoga_seniors_3-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Improves_Balance_Reduces_The_RiskFear_Of_Falling\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improves Balance &amp; Reduces The Risk\/Fear Of Falling<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we age, many of us will experience declines in <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/balance-exercises-for-seniors\/\">our balance<\/a>. Experts say that we start slowly losing our balance at around the age of 50 (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uclahealth.org\/news\/article\/balance-begins-to-decline-as-early-as-age-50\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and once we hit 75 years, the loss can become more rapid (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2075-1729\/13\/5\/1193\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Falling over due to a lack of balance can lead to both fatal and non-fatal injuries which greatly affects the quality of senior living. It also reduces self-efficacy, forcing older persons to lead more sedentary lives due to avoiding activities that may lead to falling (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3410195\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An older study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Journal of Yoga <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">found that when older adults were encouraged to participate in yoga, their anxiety and fear of falling greatly reduced to a point where they were less reliant on their mobility devices and some even eliminated these assistive devices altogether.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The researchers then concluded that chair yoga was a safe and practical tool that could help improve balance in older adults, which consequently reduces their anxiety and fear of falling (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3410195\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read more:<\/em> T<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/top-10-balance-exercises-for-seniors-at-home\/\">op 10 Balance Exercises for Seniors at Home<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Help_Reduce_Stress_Levels\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Help Reduce Stress Levels<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is research suggesting that of all the mental illness problems that affect the older population, stress is the biggest culprit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show that several factors ranging from familial relationships, financial status, social or community environment, physical health, and chronic illness all cause severe stress in seniors (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7122445\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Psychological Association<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, stress, when left unchecked, affects all areas of your body, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nervous system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The muscular system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The respiratory system<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiovascular systems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gastrointestinal health<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reproductive health (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/topics\/stress\/body\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research also shows that unchecked elevated stress levels can also contribute to the obesity crisis through the increase of cortisol secretion and through the interference of cognitive processes like self-regulation which controls what you eat and how much of it you consume (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9362746\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully, chair yoga can help reduce stress levels in all persons, including seniors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An older study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> journal showed that doing just 15 minutes of chair yoga in the office can help improve physiological and psychological markers of stress in the office workers (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3265094\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more recent study done on nursing professionals found that the group that was assigned 20 minutes of chair yoga, 5 days a week for two months recorded reduced levels of stress and improved sleep quality (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/369910837_Effect_of_chair_yoga_on_heart_rate_variability_perceived_stress_and_sleep_quality_among_nursing_professionals_from_a_tertiary_care_hospital\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reasons why BetterMe is a safe bet: a wide range of calorie-blasting workouts, finger-licking recipes, 24\/7 support, challenges that\u2019ll keep you on your best game, and that just scratches the surface! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_You_Lose_Weight_Doing_Chair_Yoga\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Start using our app <\/a>and watch the magic happen.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_Improve_Functional_Fitness_Quality_Of_Life\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Improve Functional Fitness &amp; Quality Of Life<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experiencing a decline in physical efficiency and body composition is something that happens naturally with age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The older we get the more we lose muscular strength and peak power output, which appears to be related to the loss of muscle mass caused both by the aging process as well as neuromuscular changes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These bodily changes cause issues with balance and loss of lower-extremity muscle strength (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7709664\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">), affecting your functional fitness and quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study published in 2023 saw that engaging in a 12 week chair yoga exercise program can help improve functional fitness in older female adults with knee osteoarthritis, which then enabled them to increase their daily life activities (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10094373\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To put it simply, this low-impact exercise can help with reducing pain and tenderness from knee osteoarthritis which then leads to physical function and range of motion.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less pain equals better use of lower limbs, better self-confidence, and life enjoyment (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC10094373\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_You_Lose_Weight_Doing_Chair_Yoga\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-60853\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Chair-Yoga-App-for-Home-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Can You Lose Weight Doing Chair Yoga\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Chair-Yoga-App-for-Home.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Chair-Yoga-App-for-Home-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Chair-Yoga-App-for-Home.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Chair-Yoga-App-for-Home-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Lose_Belly_Fat_With_Chair_Yoga\"><\/span><b>Can You Lose Belly Fat With Chair Yoga?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can. Although no form of exercise can spot-reduce fat in a specific area, chair yoga can contribute to an overall weight loss strategy, which includes a reduction in belly fat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Belly fat is one of the main reasons why many people start working out. If you are thinking about using chair yoga exercises for weight loss in order to reduce abdominal fat, you may experience positive results for the following reasons:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chair_Yoga_Burns_Calories\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair Yoga Burns Calories<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair yoga may be a gentle low-impact workout, but it\u2019s still a form of exercise like any other and engaging in a workout routine will burn calories which may lead to fat loss if combined with a healthy diet and other positive lifestyle factors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard Health<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, 30 minutes of Hatha yoga can help you burn anywhere between 120 to 168 calories depending on how much you weigh.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tai Chi, another low impact workout often recommended to seniors, also burns the same number of calories in just 30 minutes (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diet-and-weight-loss\/calories-burned-in-30-minutes-for-people-of-three-different-weights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies on the effect of yoga on belly fat also show that this exercise can help you get rid of excess fat in this area and reduce your waist-hip circumference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a study published in 2016, researchers found that engaging in a 12-week yoga intervention program helps women significantly reduce their abdominal circumference.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from this, the group of women who engaged in this program also saw positive changes in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their waist\/hip ratio<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BMI<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body fat percentage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Body muscle mass percentage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Subjective stress (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5098025\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more recent study looking at the effects of yoga in women with abdominal obesity agreed with the findings above that such a routine can help participants reduce their BMI.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The researchers also stated that practicing yoga increases physical activity (calorie burn) and encourages better eating, a lifestyle change that reduces waist circumference (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0965229921000820\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Read more:<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-diet-for-women-over-60\/\">Best Diet for Women Over 60: Embrace Health, Vitality, and Your Best Self<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chair_Yoga_Reduces_Stress\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair Yoga Reduces Stress<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As explained in the benefits section, elevated stress levels may cause fat and weight gain due to increased cortisol secretion in the body as well as impaired self regulation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When participating in chair yoga for weight loss for seniors, they reduce their stress levels, along with anyone who wants to try deep breathing and stretching.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You shouldn&#8217;t concentrate on chair yoga belly fat workouts to lose the tummy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spot reduction is a myth and thus working out one part of the body will not give you the desired results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engage in full-body weight workouts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintain a calorie deficit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See better results this way<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Get_In_Shape_With_Chair_Yoga_Only\"><\/span><b>Can You Get In Shape With Chair Yoga Only?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The answer depends on what your personal definition of \u201cin shape\u201d is, as well as how you\u2019ve structure your chair yoga program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although most people do not perform chair yoga at a high enough intensity to significantly improve endurance and strength, you can design your plan to provide progressive overload and adequate volume in both domains.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the other hand, perhaps being \u201cin shape\u201d does not involve improved strength and endurance for some, and is more focused on flexibility, energy levels, and mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If so, low-intensity chair yoga can get you where you want to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">For those whose primary goal is weight loss, chair yoga (and any other form of exercise) cannot undo a bad diet.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will not lose weight if you consume more calories than you burn. Although research has shown that yoga can help reduce BMI and fat loss, exercise alone does not guarantee weight loss.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study published in 2015 showed that weight loss protocols combining diet and exercise were more effective than those that employed just a hypocaloric diet or exercise alone (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4429709\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A more recent study published in the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journal of Obesity &amp; Metabolic Syndrome<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stated that an energy deficit is the most important factor in weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8017325\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_You_Lose_Weight_Doing_Chair_Yoga\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-60859\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-Yoga-Chair-Exercises-for-Seniors-To-Keep-Them-Healthy-and-Fit-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Can You Lose Weight Doing Chair Yoga\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-Yoga-Chair-Exercises-for-Seniors-To-Keep-Them-Healthy-and-Fit.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-Yoga-Chair-Exercises-for-Seniors-To-Keep-Them-Healthy-and-Fit-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-Yoga-Chair-Exercises-for-Seniors-To-Keep-Them-Healthy-and-Fit.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-Yoga-Chair-Exercises-for-Seniors-To-Keep-Them-Healthy-and-Fit-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regarding weight loss, your exercise routine will only be effective if you eat on a calorie deficit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is to say that while chair yoga can be a good strategy to help older adults lose weight, the progress may be slow or even impossible if their diet is not checked.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_get_a_muscular_and_fuller_buttock_with_chair_yoga_for_glutes\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can get a muscular and fuller buttock with chair yoga for glutes .<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_a_range_of_chair_yoga_exercises_to_grow_your_glutes_including\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a range of chair yoga exercises to grow your glutes including:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seated pigeon pose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair donkey kicks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair crescent lunge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair bridge pose<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can add resistance bands to continue growing your glute muscles as you practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out our article here to learn how to do each chair yoga glute exercise (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-for-glutes\/#:~:text=Chair%20yoga%20for%20glutes%20involves%20a%20combination%20of%20strengthening%20and\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Calories_Does_30_Minutes_Of_Chair_Yoga_Burn\"><\/span><b>How Many Calories Does 30 Minutes Of Chair Yoga Burn?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of calories burned during a workout session depends on individual factors such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Current weight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Muscle mass<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Workout intensity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, it is hard to give one umbrella answer to this question.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Harvard Health <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">states that 30 minutes of chair yoga can help you burn between 100 and 200 calories in 30 minutes, depending on how much you weigh (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/diet-and-weight-loss\/calories-burned-in-30-minutes-for-people-of-three-different-weights\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Many_Times_A_Week_Should_You_Do_Chair_Yoga\"><\/span><b>How Many Times A Week Should You Do Chair Yoga?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The optimal frequency of your chair yoga practice depends on your goals.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are using chair yoga as your primary form of exercise and you are otherwise generally sedentary, consider incorporating it into your routine at least 5 days per week for at least 30 minutes each session.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since it is typically a very gentle exercise, you can do it daily without any issues. As always, it\u2019s important to listen to your body and take rest days as needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those who are active in other ways, such as those with active jobs or hobbies, or those who exercise regularly with other forms of higher intensity training, chair yoga can be used as a supplemental form of exercise at a frequency that works best in your schedule (use it as \u201cactive rest\u201d).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_You_Lose_Weight_Doing_Chair_Yoga\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-51325\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Regain-Flexibility-And-Build-Strength-With-Guided-28-Day-Chair-Yoga-For-Seniors-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Can You Lose Weight Doing Chair Yoga\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Regain-Flexibility-And-Build-Strength-With-Guided-28-Day-Chair-Yoga-For-Seniors.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Regain-Flexibility-And-Build-Strength-With-Guided-28-Day-Chair-Yoga-For-Seniors-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Regain-Flexibility-And-Build-Strength-With-Guided-28-Day-Chair-Yoga-For-Seniors.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Regain-Flexibility-And-Build-Strength-With-Guided-28-Day-Chair-Yoga-For-Seniors-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Regain-Flexibility-And-Build-Strength-With-Guided-28-Day-Chair-Yoga-For-Seniors.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_chair_yoga_count_as_exercise\"><\/span><strong>Does chair yoga count as exercise?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it does. It might be on the gentler side of workouts but it still counts as exercise especially if the person engaging in the workout is a person who generally leads a sedentary lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_do_chair_yoga_everyday\"><\/span><strong>Is it okay to do chair yoga everyday?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As stated above, doing this exercise everyday will likely not cause any adverse effects. However, it\u2019s crucial that you pay attention to what your body is telling you. If you are feeling constant aches and pains as a result of chair yoga, it\u2019s important to take more rest days or modify your chair yoga sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_chair_yoga_strengthen_your_core\"><\/span><strong>Can chair yoga strengthen your core?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, it can. Research shows that selected yoga poses like <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ardha Phalakasana, Warrior Pose, Chaturanga Dandasana, Purvottanasana, Setu Bandha Sarvangasana<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help strengthen the core muscles (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5433114\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/322643294_A_Comprehensive_Review_of_Yoga_and_Core_Strength_Strengthening_Core_Muscles_as_Important_Method_for_Injury_Prevention_Lower_Back_Pain_and_Performance_Enhancement_in_Sports\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_really_lose_weight_doing_chair_yoga\"><\/span><strong>Can you really lose weight doing chair yoga?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair yoga exercises for weight loss are a component of reaching your goals. However, this practice can\u2019t do the job alone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chair yoga, like any other form of exercise, can help increase caloric expenditure, which plays a role in improving your chances at losing weight, but it can\u2019t be done without a healthy, calorie deficit diet and other positive lifestyle factors.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2160&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Can_You_Lose_Weight_Doing_Chair_Yoga\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line_Can_You_Lose_Weight_Doing_Chair_Yoga\"><\/span><b>The Bottom Line: Can You Lose Weight Doing Chair Yoga?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can. This type of workout can help you lose weight and it is especially useful for older adults and persons with disabilities and mobility limitations who may be unable to engage in more high impact workout routines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combining the workout routine with a healthy calorie deficit diet can help boost the effects of the exercise leading to better results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, because of how low impact it is, the results may take longer to appear and thus if you can, try and supplement this workout with other forms of exercise like resistance training, walking, or cardio exercises.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is chair yoga? It\u2019s a gentle form of yoga you can do while seated or standing and using a chair for balance. Seniors or people struggling with mobility primarily do this gentler yoga variation as it provides many of the same benefits as regular yoga but with more accessibility. However, because this form of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":66462,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[203,52],"tags":[],"coauthors":[109,221],"class_list":["post-66461","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chair-yoga","category-yoga"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Can You Lose Weight Doing Chair Yoga? The Effects Of This Gentle Exercise On Weight - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u2605 CAN YOU LOSE WEIGHT DOING CHAIR YOGA \u27a4? 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Kamau\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#\/schema\/person\/e6dd0d89aa92189bcfcce96605ad901f\"},\"headline\":\"Can You Lose Weight Doing Chair Yoga? The Effects Of This Gentle Exercise On Weight\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-10-17T11:33:44+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/\"},\"wordCount\":2165,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-lose-weight-doing-chair-yoga\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/6-2.png\",\"articleSection\":[\"Chair Yoga\",\"Yoga\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"articleBody\":\"<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">What is chair yoga? It\u2019s a gentle form of yoga you can do while seated or standing and using a chair for balance. Seniors or people struggling with mobility primarily do this gentler yoga variation as it provides many of the same benefits as regular yoga but with more accessibility.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span data-sheets-root=\\\"1\\\"><\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">However, because this form of exercise is so gentle, many often wonder if this kind of exercise plan can help you shed those extra pounds.<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">So, can you lose weight doing chair yoga? Read on to learn more!<\/span>\\r\\n<h2 style=\\\"text-align: center;\\\"><b>How Effective Is Chair Yoga?<\/b><\/h2>\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Do not let the term \u2018gentle\u2019 make you disregard this type of exercise. It\u2019s important to remember that instructors derived <a href=\\\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/chair-yoga-positions\/\\\">these chair yoga positions<\/a> from traditional yoga positions.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">They modified the movements into alternatives to make them more accessible for older adults and persons with disabilities and mobility limitations.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Modification does not necessarily change how effective a workout is, it just makes it more accessible.\u00a0<\/span>\\r\\n\\r\\n<span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Research on the effects of traditional yoga show that engaging in this practice has benefits on both your mental and physical health. 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