Seated Abs Workout: Chair Exercises for Your Core

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From www.SparkPeople.com and featuring "America's Top Personal Trainer to Watch," Coach Nicole.
Coach Nicole leads you through a fun and effective toning workout that targets your abs and core. Perfect for all exercise levels! For more exercise ideas and workouts, including a free diet and fitness program, visit www.sparkpeople.com today!
Shooting location thanks to Benefit Studio in Cincinnati: www.benefit-studio.com

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  • @mrronnjn9036
    @mrronnjn90369 жыл бұрын

    SHE REALLY IS HELPFUL WITH THIS CHAIR EXERCISES. SINCE AFTER MY SURGERY THIS IS A PLUS FOR ME.

  • @husainjam
    @husainjam7 жыл бұрын

    The way you instruct about the breathing is excellent. Breathing at the right time in your movement makes it more effective.

  • @crystalemeralddiamond9571
    @crystalemeralddiamond95716 жыл бұрын

    These are the best exercise yet that I've found for core work. I really liked that it doesn't need weights here because they cause more injury and pain for me. Being at home in a wheelchair plus having rotator cuff injury in both shoulders and with limited exercise opportunities I found this workout hard and I felt every movement but it was not painful and the length of each movement was just enough for me. Thanks for this, I'm going to do these regularly and see if they can help me with strength. Thanks.

  • @devorahfriedlander9139
    @devorahfriedlander91395 жыл бұрын

    Love your workouts! after suffering a foot injury, your workouts are perfect. :)

  • @lauragriffin6512
    @lauragriffin651210 жыл бұрын

    I was suffering from terrible back pain at work from sitting at my desk all day long. I've only been doing these exercises for a week (morning when I wake up and right before I go to bed) and already I see a huge improvement. These are easy to do and when no one is around, I sneak in a few of them during the day at work. Thanks.

  • @victorpavlov5140

    @victorpavlov5140

    6 жыл бұрын

    +Laura Griffin Winner of a video, I been tryin to find out about "exercises for hip muscles" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you heard people talk about - Niyaden Niybigail Blaster - (do a google search ) ? Ive heard some pretty good things about it and my cousin got amazing success with it.

  • @Poetry4Peace

    @Poetry4Peace

    Жыл бұрын

    HEHEHEHE yasss i use gym ball at home or planks balls better but sitting epic as can watch shows n exercise in peacee. Needa do at work

  • @lyndelafquir9892
    @lyndelafquir989212 жыл бұрын

    This is so great for centering and helping my lower back pain!!! I LOVE all Coach Nicole's limited mobility exercises I can do right here in my chair... I can really feel the immediate effect of these videos and the tingling all over my body!!! I wasn't doing ANYTHING to be mobile. Thank you ever so much for giving me renewed hope and a place to start!!!

  • @TheShenell37
    @TheShenell37 Жыл бұрын

    This is a great one for me i can feel it deep in my stomach core and my back thank you I’ll be doing this everyday

  • @theloonlady11
    @theloonlady116 жыл бұрын

    Excellent pacing, and clear, concise explanation of how to do this core workout. Wow 1st time doing these exercises, I can really feel a lot of core muscle activation happening here! Nicole, in appreciation for sharing a great seated workout!

  • @chrissy4752
    @chrissy47525 жыл бұрын

    This is fantastic!!! Has really helped with my back pain!!

  • @mkenyon1978
    @mkenyon197811 жыл бұрын

    Love this! I hate crunches so this is a great alternative to those.

  • @deborahhall4848
    @deborahhall48485 жыл бұрын

    Love this chair exercise and thank you for this routine!

  • @gaillarsen2771
    @gaillarsen277111 жыл бұрын

    Want to thank Spark People & especially Coach Nicole. I have illnesses that prevent me from walking far. I am very grateful for all the seated exercise routines. I'm up to 45 minutes/day and feel much better. Thank you.

  • @9darryls
    @9darryls11 жыл бұрын

    Awesome workout routine, I injured my back over 25 years ago and I had been trying to find a workout that I could do for my mid section that wouldn't cause me so much pain, I found it in this workout. I am very happy with this video!

  • @kalfromcal
    @kalfromcal8 жыл бұрын

    Excellent instructor. Recovering from 4 knee surgeries and worries]d about losing core strength and balance (I'm 72). This is VERY helpful.

  • @stevenhilton6255
    @stevenhilton625511 жыл бұрын

    I'd just like to thank you for this video. I started using it about a month ago and I can already see a dramatic improvement in the shape of my waist and "spare tyre". I've always been curious about pilates but assumed I needed to book into an expensive class, but this is clear and easy to follow, and for me, it works. Thank you.

  • @janetk.4379
    @janetk.43796 жыл бұрын

    I really liked this workout. I'm just starting an exercise regimen after a few months off, and this subtle exercises were just perfect. Kudos to the instructor.

  • @4musikable
    @4musikable3 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful, my back has been hurting and although I do cardio etc I needed to add something simple that didn't require standing for a few days, but engaged my core.

  • @koranda100
    @koranda1009 жыл бұрын

    quick easy and effective love it

  • @bgirlurma
    @bgirlurma11 жыл бұрын

    I loved this! I'm so happy to have found your video.

  • @MrPhilFeedback
    @MrPhilFeedback10 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting this video

  • @srinards.8185
    @srinards.81856 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Nicole. Your instructions are clear and steps by steps easy to follow. I will keep discipline workout follow your vdo.

  • @susan97701
    @susan977017 жыл бұрын

    Hi Nicole, this is such a great core video for those of us who need to do seated. Thank You for making this available.

  • @marcelabejarano5076
    @marcelabejarano507610 жыл бұрын

    wonderfull! thanks you

  • @heatherv4126
    @heatherv41267 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this video! I was on the hunt for core exercises for my father who suffers from low back pain as well as a slew of other issues, and who has also never exercised in his life. I'll supervise him through this and he should be on his way to some relief!

  • @ismaelmurillo3269
    @ismaelmurillo32694 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful video, I had a great abb workout! With nothing but a chair! Thank you so much!

  • @motherlandjamsbellydanceof6598
    @motherlandjamsbellydanceof65984 жыл бұрын

    These are excellent!! Thank you so much for sharing!!

  • @ashanaraine
    @ashanaraine5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this

  • @miradalynn4078
    @miradalynn40785 жыл бұрын

    These are extremely helpful for core muscles that are much needed and hard to make work without pain. Thank you, Spark People! Janie 61 years young.

  • @JaeChristineOfficial
    @JaeChristineOfficial11 жыл бұрын

    Love this!

  • @melissalayne5439
    @melissalayne54392 жыл бұрын

    Coach Nicole! I miss you so much! Are you doing any recent/live videos now? You got me started exercising on sparkPeople way back in 2008! I miss your wonderfully cued (verbally) workouts! Did this one to help strengthen my core after a back injury! Thanks!!

  • @poptartplease456
    @poptartplease45612 жыл бұрын

    Thank You so much, This is perfect for what i needed on a Tuesday Morning! :D

  • @fredyfox2000
    @fredyfox200010 жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I really appreciate this video!!!!

  • @lmichelin3
    @lmichelin38 жыл бұрын

    this is a great chair ab work out thank you

  • @vishalgrg1
    @vishalgrg17 жыл бұрын

    thankx Nicole ... need more chair workout ..... thanku

  • @universe6834
    @universe68343 жыл бұрын

    Excellent thank you 🙏

  • @lafitte56
    @lafitte5612 жыл бұрын

    Love it and 12 minutes and you're done!

  • @MegaMusical10
    @MegaMusical1011 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic~Thank you!

  • @scruzchic8810
    @scruzchic88107 жыл бұрын

    god bless u! I can hardly walk. OMG thank u- great help for me!

  • @gailtilghman5954
    @gailtilghman59548 жыл бұрын

    I was looking for a chair cardio, and this is gr8. I started doing some upper body weights. Still in recovery mode from a knee replacement in Oct 2015, and preparing for the other in May 2016. I need a regular regimen of exercise. So this is a gr8 addition to my weights, and the 10 minutes a day on my spinning bike.

  • @inmablancofont329
    @inmablancofont329 Жыл бұрын

    Excellent!!

  • @koranda100
    @koranda1009 жыл бұрын

    love it easy quick and can feel it

  • @dageaux1957

    @dageaux1957

    7 жыл бұрын

    did this for the first time today!!! Feeling it in my abs already!! will be using this video again!!! thanks!!!

  • @vxwall
    @vxwall12 жыл бұрын

    Coach Nicole strikes again! Love having the disabled recognized and brought into the fantastic fitness videos.

  • @SarahSkilton
    @SarahSkilton8 жыл бұрын

    I have just tried the seated abs workout. The two weights were just for show there is no equipment used and because of the types of movement my fitbit didn't register any of it. It is much gentler. Nice stretches for my SI joint or if I am not feeling as well, but prefer the seated cardio video. Thank you Nicole. x

  • @cherylcosgrove511
    @cherylcosgrove511 Жыл бұрын

    Great cuing and imagery !❤

  • @ritarowe9460
    @ritarowe94602 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this.

  • @jeanlivesey6312
    @jeanlivesey63128 жыл бұрын

    I loved this workout, hoping it might get rid of some of my belly fat.

  • @TruthVibes88
    @TruthVibes886 жыл бұрын

    Very nice. Thank you.

  • @gillshort5707
    @gillshort57076 ай бұрын

    Love this work out I used to be so fit nice starting point to get back to it my tummy and my back need this 😂

  • @mikephd92
    @mikephd926 жыл бұрын

    Wow! That was excellent.

  • @JosieSanelly
    @JosieSanelly8 жыл бұрын

    I do this at work every morning, thank you! :)

  • @Elizabeth-st4xk

    @Elizabeth-st4xk

    4 жыл бұрын

    Did it give you abs???? 😍

  • @stevenhilton6255
    @stevenhilton625511 жыл бұрын

    I totally agree, the video isn't aimed at people wanting to "bulk up" or "loose weight" pilates is about toning up. You loose inches, not pounds.

  • @Survivingyour60s
    @Survivingyour60s3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent

  • @LindaKing-lf8nk
    @LindaKing-lf8nk2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much. This is something an older person can do who even has some back problems

  • @nordiskkatt
    @nordiskkatt3 жыл бұрын

    This was surprisingly brutal, in the best possible way. Thanks!

  • @gdcleanfun
    @gdcleanfun2 жыл бұрын

    That felt pretty darned good!

  • @Thegreatkayak
    @Thegreatkayak2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video thank you! I had abdominal surgery almost 3 years ago and I let me abs go. Now I have Diastasis recti as a male, so I’m trying different things to fix that

  • @drxcreatures
    @drxcreatures8 жыл бұрын

    I like this one.

  • @SharronRose
    @SharronRose7 жыл бұрын

    Coach Nicole, you are very clear with your instructions when raising the knees and twisting to each side to keep my back straight. I'm asking you this question because other teachers (like Paul Eugene) who I have watched with your similar exercises instruct the crunch with raising the knees and bending toward it. Is their instruction going to hurt my low back? or is there a difference between your method and their instructions because they are targeting a different muscle group? Sharron

  • @demelzapoldark3035
    @demelzapoldark30355 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for *not* putting music over your instruction. I can't believe how many people ruin videos in every category on You Tube with music.

  • @mlkirkl09
    @mlkirkl0911 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for making this video. I severely broke my ankle 16 years ago and have no cartilage left and have severe arthritis. I can no longer do full aerobics due to the jumping. I also have tachycardia and lymphedema. I needed something easy, yet challenging that wouldn't aggravate my problems. I'm hoping these exercises will keep me from having extra skin as I lose weight. We'll see how it goes!

  • @fitnessxpro8332
    @fitnessxpro83329 жыл бұрын

    Nice video and keep it up.

  • @2855buster
    @2855buster10 жыл бұрын

    I instruct active over 50 adults, great stuff, more please, great video :)

  • @bmwusn
    @bmwusn7 жыл бұрын

    Good job, well done Nicole.*****

  • @naydarodriguez8616
    @naydarodriguez86163 жыл бұрын

    I like that you did your sitted workout slowly. I feel i can do them correctly & thus loose fat more quickly 😊..God bless 🙏

  • @REE872
    @REE8726 жыл бұрын

    Wow, I actually feel these working.

  • @cheyneeddy5162
    @cheyneeddy51627 жыл бұрын

    So happy i can still watch videos although i lost all Hearing in both ears. loved this.

  • @portuguese-translator

    @portuguese-translator

    7 жыл бұрын

    If you click on CC on the bottom of the video screen, you wil get automatic captions of the audio. It is not perfect, because it's a machine doing it, but it helps. Ideally, the channel owner would add subtitles and even translated subtitles.

  • @carlostoro2768

    @carlostoro2768

    7 жыл бұрын

    Lovely video content! Sorry for the intrusion, I would appreciate your opinion. Have you tried - Chireetler Breathtaking Exercises Rule (Sure I saw it on Google)? It is a great one off guide for uncovering a unique workout for seniors to look good and feel younger minus the headache. Ive heard some unbelievable things about it and my mate after many years got cool results with it.

  • @carolynhill3570
    @carolynhill35704 жыл бұрын

    had to giggle a bit when you said to imagine a steel rod along your spine - I don't have to imagine! I HAVE a steel rod along my spine from scoliosis surgery in 1980 :) Thanks for the lesson for a fat ol' girl working on her abs and core :D

  • @androstempest
    @androstempest11 жыл бұрын

    This is just what I've been looking for, how often do you recommend doing this routine, I'm planning on doing it daily but is that too much or not enough?

  • @ImaniBrammer
    @ImaniBrammer2 жыл бұрын

    This is perfect for those of us who have to do limited exercises. Does this really give you abs tho? I'm really working towards a defined body

  • @valleriewhite6164
    @valleriewhite61644 жыл бұрын

    I like these chair work outs because I sit at work.

  • @dsa2591
    @dsa25915 жыл бұрын

    This really worked out my shoulders too. Had to stop at one point to rest them.

  • @ALtheDoctorWho
    @ALtheDoctorWho11 жыл бұрын

    very good exercise when all you have is a chair Thank you for posting c]:-)

  • @z1rc86
    @z1rc863 жыл бұрын

    can i do this for my diastasis recti?

  • @francesfrylinck4257
    @francesfrylinck42579 жыл бұрын

    This is great! Thank you. How many calories does this burn?

  • @MelindaCross2
    @MelindaCross211 жыл бұрын

    I have a right ip fracture and how can I use this to excise when I can just get can get my leg off the ground!!

  • @ednaurbina546
    @ednaurbina54611 жыл бұрын

    wow this is hard for someone that cant move a leg or arm like normally but its a workout!!!!

  • @bryanaloeza8017
    @bryanaloeza801710 жыл бұрын

    How often should i do this to get results in a week.

  • @TheAbStand
    @TheAbStand11 жыл бұрын

    There are two things that I really like about this workout. The first is that they can be done at the office. The other is that they are great for anybody who has back or neck pain. We have a machine that works similarly as this workout. Visit our channel to learn more!

  • @marisalouise6476
    @marisalouise6476 Жыл бұрын

    How many days is this okay to do? I want to do this everyday but I just do it once in a while. I know bad.

  • @barbaralysaght863
    @barbaralysaght8636 жыл бұрын

    I am so out of shape, but I am keeping at it!

  • @stevenhilton6255
    @stevenhilton625511 жыл бұрын

    I'd just like to ask the 16 people who disliked this video whether they did so because of the presentation style, the content, because they are sceptical about pilates / seated workouts or were just being trolls. Without trying it how can anyone know if it works? Like any exercise, doing it once will not show results, I've used it for a month and I can SEE a difference. Plus 12 minutes, that's nothing, everyone can find 12 minutes spare a day.

  • @denise4646crn50
    @denise4646crn5011 жыл бұрын

    I'M IN A WHEELCHAIR WILL THIS WORK FOR MT TOO,I'M A DOUBLE AMPUTEE AND NEED TO LOSE FAT AND WEIGHT AND GAIN UPPER BODY AND LOWER BODY STRENTH,CAN YOU HELP ME WITH THIS AND HELP ME LEARN TO WORKOUT IN MY CHAIR,PLEASE HELP ME AND THANKYOU

  • @lisaahmari7199
    @lisaahmari719911 ай бұрын

    Are these safe if you have a quadruple threat: bulging, herniated, spinal stenosis and sciatica?

  • @crystallewis9888
    @crystallewis98888 жыл бұрын

    Has anyone actually lost any weight (specifically stomach area) with this workout?

  • @ishitachandra176
    @ishitachandra1766 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, for this video, I can even do it in office..........

  • @32yluj
    @32yluj4 жыл бұрын

    Hello @SparkPeople. I haven't seen new videos this year posted. :(

  • @gemmadidit4118
    @gemmadidit41184 жыл бұрын

    Comments from grown folks are refreshingly literate and well spelled! Not relevant...but true😲😁

  • @mrstocks
    @mrstocks7 жыл бұрын

    I'm pregnant, it's a heineken! I love to this in the norming so in the evening i tell mysel i can crack myself one with buds as i did the workout. Thx live savior.

  • @bbistto_
    @bbistto_ Жыл бұрын

    4:30 by doing this does your body shake?

  • @androstempest
    @androstempest11 жыл бұрын

    I did a google search and a couple of websites confirmed that Mr Pilates who invented the practice said 3 times a week was sufficient but it's safe to practice daily.

  • @angel101netta
    @angel101netta12 жыл бұрын

    Is anyone seeing results???

  • @izukubf
    @izukubf7 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much cause i used to be a fat blob

  • @barbaralysaght863

    @barbaralysaght863

    6 жыл бұрын

    How long have you been at it? I am a fat blob, too.

  • @1984tatin
    @1984tatin10 жыл бұрын

    This works for men too right? Can this hit the "love handles" as well?hehe :)

  • @Marilyn_Monster
    @Marilyn_Monster9 жыл бұрын

    Could I do this with a broken leg?

  • @jacquelineflynt8491

    @jacquelineflynt8491

    9 жыл бұрын

    I was eating yam and spat it out when I read your comment

  • @Marilyn_Monster

    @Marilyn_Monster

    9 жыл бұрын

    Desperate times my friend

  • @sweeney13todd

    @sweeney13todd

    9 жыл бұрын

    Bobbi Mae i broke my leg too, can't walk lol

  • @Marilyn_Monster

    @Marilyn_Monster

    9 жыл бұрын

    awwww that sucks xc

  • @bmwusn

    @bmwusn

    7 жыл бұрын

    I am not a doctor, but if you dont involve your bad leg during your ab exercises there should nt be a problem at all. bmw

  • @mahiimalik2319
    @mahiimalik23198 жыл бұрын

    I felt it more in my legs, am i doing something wrong?

  • @ImvuSNSD

    @ImvuSNSD

    8 жыл бұрын

    I feel it more in my legs too 😟

  • @susan97701

    @susan97701

    7 жыл бұрын

    Try not lifting legs and just focus on abs

  • @bkesyakami7177
    @bkesyakami71777 жыл бұрын

    I have spent months investigating senior exercises and discovered an awesome resource at Seniorcises (google it if you are interested)

  • @vladimirdula
    @vladimirdula10 жыл бұрын

    Hiyaaaa! Have you tried Cobrian Ripped Abs Workout (do a search on google)? Ive read some amazing things about it and my mate achieved worthwhile results with it.

  • @SlimThuggah99
    @SlimThuggah9910 жыл бұрын

    I do this every time i take a shit

  • @jacquelineflynt8491

    @jacquelineflynt8491

    9 жыл бұрын

    Hahahabhaaa

  • @sharonrakestraw1610
    @sharonrakestraw161011 жыл бұрын

    ive just tried this i lost maybe 20 pounds

  • @UzairSyed1
    @UzairSyed110 жыл бұрын

    Holla! Have you found out about Cobrian Ripped Abs Workout (should be on google have a look)? Ive read some unbelievable feedback about it and my BF enjoyed worthwhile results with it.

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