Week 1
- Mon · Supported strength
- Tue · Mobility
- Thu · Supported strength
- Sat · Easy conditioning
Use the lower end of every dose.
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3 weeks · 4 short days each week
Low-Impact Consistency
Practice showing up with quiet, joint-considerate sessions that can be done standing or supported.
- Level
- Any general-fitness level
- Setup
- Stable chair
- Best for
- Adults who prefer quiet, low-impact exercise and do not need a condition-specific program.
- Outside scope
- Fall-risk treatment, arthritis rehabilitation, cardiac rehabilitation, or individualized disability programming.
Your calendar
Progress without guessing.
Week 2
- Mon · Supported strength
- Wed · Mobility
- Fri · Supported strength
- Sun · Easy conditioning
Add one or two controlled repetitions.
Week 3
- Mon · Supported strength
- Tue · Mobility
- Thu · Supported strength
- Sat · Easy conditioning
Add one round only if the week still feels sustainable.
How to run each session
The table is the work. These are the guardrails.
- Warm up for 3–5 minutes.Use easy marching or another comfortable whole-body movement, then rehearse the first exercise with a smaller range.
- Keep most work at RPE 4–6/10.Finish strength sets with at least two controlled repetitions still available. Mobility work should feel easier.
- Take the listed rest or more.Start the next set when breathing is controlled and you can use the intended technique.
- Cool down for 2–5 minutes.Let breathing settle with easy movement. Stretch only in a comfortable range.
The complete sessions
Know every movement before day one.
Supported strength
22 min · A quiet full-body session with optional chair support.
| Movement | Dose | Rest | Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sit-to-stand | 2 × 6–10 | 60 sec | Chair-assisted rise |
| Wall push-up | 2 × 6–10 | 45 sec | Wall press hold |
| Supported hip hinge | 2 × 8 | 45 sec | Seated hip hinge |
| Supported knee drive | 2 × 6/side | 30 sec | Seated march |
Standing mobility
14 min · No-floor mobility with slow transitions and support nearby.
| Movement | Dose | Rest | Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing spine wave | 6 reps | None | Seated version |
| Supported ankle rock | 8 reps | None | Seated ankle movement |
| Standing chest rotation | 6/side | None | Seated rotation |
| Calf stretch | 30 sec/side | None | Shorter stance |
Easy conditioning
18 min · A talk-test-friendly sequence with no jumping.
| Movement | Dose | Rest | Alternative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step touch | 60 sec | 30 sec | Seated march |
| Low-impact jack | 45 sec | 30 sec | Side toe taps |
| Supported march | 60 sec | 30 sec | Seated march |
| Repeat sequence | 2–3 rounds | 60 sec/round | Stop after 2 rounds |
Recovery rules
The plan includes the space between workouts.
- Use enough support to make balance a non-event.
- Moderate effort should still allow conversation.
- If ordinary movement changes because of discomfort, stop and seek appropriate professional guidance.