Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably. You can use a wall or railing to support yourself, if necessary. This activity can improve balance, making tasks such as reaching high shelves easier. 10. Heel walking with no support Alternatively, you may wish to dedicate your practice to someone who means a lot to you or simply end by bowing your head. If keeping the right arm stretched overhead is a strain, place the right hand to the right hip, but still maintain the twist. With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

You can use a wall or railing to support yourself, if necessary. This activity will improve your sideways movements. 9. Toe walking with no support Balancing activities usually make you concentrate on staying upright. They include dancing, tai chi, bowls and exercise classes that include standing and moving. 1. Front-knee strengthener During the warm-up, you should keep moving and avoid holding any position for an extended period. 3) Warm-up – part 2: Modified Chair-Based Sun Salutation Activities involving strength and balance will help improve mobility. Doing simple activities, like the ones in this article, at least twice a week in addition to your daily physical activity, can help you stay strong and balanced. They can be incorporated into your daily routine. For example, try some knee bends while waiting for the kettle to boil. Sitting on front third of the chair, spine erect, bring the right arm to your side and stretch the arm overhead.Stand up straight in front of a bench or table. Bend one knee, bringing your foot slowly towards your bottom and hold for a slow count of three. Keep the knee of your bent leg slightly behind the knee of the straight leg. Slowly return to starting position.

Variation 1: Sit on the front third of the chair, facing forwards. Gently stretch the right arm up towards the ceiling, keeping the left hand on the left thigh, fingers facing inwards. First lean the torso forwards before twisting to the right shoulder, right arm and head towards the wall on the right. Hold for 3-5 seconds. You can do this activity while sitting watching TV or listening to the radio. Raise your leg straight out in front of you, then lift it another inch, hold for a slow count of three, and then slowly lower it. Repeat five times with each leg. Build up to 10 times per leg. Both of these knee exercises strengthen the large muscles in your thigh that help you stand up and sit down. Developing these muscles will help with walking and climbing stairs. Muscle-strengthening activities usually make muscles feel warmer and you may get a ‘shake’ or ‘wobble’ during the activity. The next day, you will feel as if the muscles have been used. Strength activities include climbing stairs, tai chi, heavy housework or gardening.Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.