Tone your core and slim your waist—all from a chair. These 5 seated moves are beginner-friendly and low-impact.

Incorporating these seated core exercises into your daily routine can help to prevent health issues caused by prolonged sitting. Lindy Royer, PT, physical therapist at Balanced Body, adds that ...

So when I say this is one of my favorite exercises to build a stronger core and hip flexors, I mean it. I won’t hold you in suspense any longer — it’s the overhead seated leg raise.

Seated Core Workout by AdaptX. Perfect for wheelchair users, disabled people, and able-bodied people alike, AdaptX's core workout does require a weight for an extra challenge.

Seated sit-ups: For this exercise, start by sitting on the edge of your chair, with your feet flat on the floor. Extend your arms out away from your body and engage your abs.

Forget sit-ups — 3 seated ab exercises that build your core muscles using one dumbbell; I’m a personal trainer — I use this seated ab exercise to build my lower abs without weights; ...

You can do this seated routine on the couch or in a chair. The arm exercises require one set of dumbbells. I’m using 3-pound weights, but you can go up to 5 or even 8 pounds.

Seated Core Workout by AdaptX. Perfect for wheelchair users, disabled people, and able-bodied people alike, AdaptX's core workout does require a weight for an extra challenge.

Seated exercises that activate your core muscles include: Tummy twists; Sitting bicycle crunches; Captain’s chair; Side bend stretch; Balloon Squeeze; Working your core after an injury.

Core exercises improve posture, enhance strength, and prevent injury. ... Seated side bends. Sit on a chair with your spine erect, feet level on the ground, and your hands by your sides.