Chair Fitness

Chair fitness is an all encompassing form of exercise that can be include yoga, dancing, weight lifting, stretch, balance and more. Some classes are done seated the whole time, others use the chair as balance. Whatever you are comfortable with is what it will be for you. That's why chair fitness is accessible to everyone. Below are some of the local chair fitness options. 
 

• On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at Ron Rosner YMCA, 5700 Smith Station Road, there is an EnhanceFitness class (gentle fitness ideal for seniors) from 1-2 pm. You must have a YMCA membership, BUT many seniors have access to a free monthly membership through their insurance in the way of a Silver Sneakers or other similar program. Contact your insurance company to see if you qualify.  Click here for more information about the YMCA.
   

• On Mondays at the Fredericksburg Food Co-op, 320 Emancipation Hwy, there is a chair yoga session from 10-10:45 am and 11-11:45 am. Come build balance, strength and flexibility! Dress in comfortable workout gear. No fee; however, a donation for Food for All is appreciated. Click here for details.
   

• On Mondays at Christ Episcopal Church, 8951 Courthouse Road, there is either Chair Yoga or Qi Gong from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm. There a few instructors who rotate classes. Visit Trish's Facebook page or email for more information and to learn which is happening on the day you wish to go. 
   

• On Wednesdays at the Lake of the Woods Fitness Center, Kristin Douglas offers a chair yoga class from 10:30 am - 11:15 am. $8 cash at the door. Email Kristin for more information and to gain access to the facility. 
   

• On the 4th Thursdays of the month at Berkeley Community Center, 5969 Partlow Road, there is a Chair Yoga/Fitness class offered by Stephanie with Old Dominion Humane Society (no doggies), through the Spotsylvania County Parks & Rec from 12 - 1:30 pm. The instructor asks (but it is not required) that participants bring a non-monetary donation item of paper towels, disinfectant wipes, laundry detergent, or puppy pads. Registration preferred by calling 540-507-7533 or emailing RHamm@spotsylvania.va.us or visit the Parks and Rec website to register.