The definitive guide for chair-based exercise
Unique training you won't find anywhere else
Are you ready to elevate your fitness career and make a lasting impact on the lives of seniors? Our Chair-Based Exercise for Older Adults online course is your gateway to success in the rapidly growing senior fitness market!
This comprehensive program equips you with the skills and knowledge to lead engaging, effective, and safe chair-based exercise sessions for seniors and individuals of all mobility levels. Whether you're an experienced instructor looking to expand your repertoire or someone new to the field of older adult fitness, this course provides the perfect foundation for your journey.
Why choose this course?
- Capitalise on the growing demand for older adult fitness programs- Master over 300 diverse chair-based exercises
- Understand the research-backed benefits of this exercise style
- Earn valuable PDPs and CECs to advance your career
Course highlights
✱ Practical demonstrations for every exercise✱ Printable PDF handouts and sample 30-minute workouts
✱ 100% online learning at your own pace
✱ No video submissions required
✱ Simple multiple-choice quiz assessment.
Skills you’ll develop
✓ Comprehensive understanding of the benefits for seniors✓ Skills to adapt exercises for all fitness levels
✓ Ability to create diverse, effective workouts improving strength, flexibility, coordination, and cardiovascular fitness
✓ Insights into the exercise needs of growing older adult population
COURSE DETAILS
Normal Price: $379 with 12 months accessMember Price: $341.10 with ongoing access
Duration: 12 hours
Materials: 100+ page Course Workbook, class plan templates
Assessment: Multiple choice quiz with No Fail Guarantee!
+ MEMBER BONUS: 50 pages of handy exercise summary sheets to print off and take with you to class! Use your member code to claim once you've registered. Not a member yet? Take out a Professional Membership now for 10% off your online training!
Don't miss this opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of older adults. Whether you're enhancing your current offerings or embarking on a new career path, this course is your first step towards success in the expanding field of senior fitness.
Reviews
A life changer
Mandy Dempsey
I am new to older adults fitness and I am now sold on it. I would have been lost without this course but after completing the course and teaching my first 6 ...
Read MoreI am new to older adults fitness and I am now sold on it. I would have been lost without this course but after completing the course and teaching my first 6 classes I have decided to take my business in a different direction and focus on older adults. They appreciate life more, get so much more out of it and the benefits are so rewarding for them and me.
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Duncan Craig
I have been working solely with the older adults demographic as a group exercise instructor for almost five years now. I use chair-based exercise in a numbe...
Read MoreI have been working solely with the older adults demographic as a group exercise instructor for almost five years now. I use chair-based exercise in a number of my classes, including bodyweight, resistance band and dumbbell exercises. While I have a wide repertoire of exercises, I found that this course gave me lots of new ideas for varying my training offering. The course was well structured and presented. I considered it was money well spent.
Read LessAmazing course!
Lana Danilov
I’ve got so much from this course! Every morning I practice new exercises with my residents in aged care and they love it!
I’ve got so much from this course! Every morning I practice new exercises with my residents in aged care and they love it!
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Catherine Walters
I learned a lot doing this course and have used it when instructing low impact classes. The course meant I have been able to introduce a lot of variety which...
Read MoreI learned a lot doing this course and have used it when instructing low impact classes. The course meant I have been able to introduce a lot of variety which participants like.
Read LessVery enjoyable
Michele Elliott
Thoroughly enjoyed doing this course, so informative and well presented.
Thoroughly enjoyed doing this course, so informative and well presented.
Read LessGreat course!!
Maree Parker
Loved that I could complete at my own own pace. Lots of content with lots of different exercises. Especially loved video demonstrations! Thank you.
Loved that I could complete at my own own pace. Lots of content with lots of different exercises. Especially loved video demonstrations! Thank you.
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Lesley Grimes
Excellent course, not just for older adults but for utilising with any participants that chair exercise may suit. Very good for rehabilitation for general po...
Read MoreExcellent course, not just for older adults but for utilising with any participants that chair exercise may suit. Very good for rehabilitation for general population and also athletes could utilise chair as well.
Read LessGreat Informative Course
Mauretta Rixon
I loved that I could do this course in my own time and now completed I am able to incorporate the Chair Based Exercises into the existing classes that I take...
Read MoreI loved that I could do this course in my own time and now completed I am able to incorporate the Chair Based Exercises into the existing classes that I take. This course was well informed and easily explained throughout.
Read LessExcellent online training
Reaghan Petherick
This course was excellent for an online training course and made lots of opportunities for practical learning.
This course was excellent for an online training course and made lots of opportunities for practical learning.
Read LessAwesome course to do.
Graeme Tolra
Awesome course to do. You learn a lot and you keep the material for year so you can go back over everything as often as you want to.
Awesome course to do. You learn a lot and you keep the material for year so you can go back over everything as often as you want to.
Read LessWhy this course is a game changer
The senior fitness market is booming, and for good reason. As our population ages, the demand for qualified instructors who can deliver accessible, beneficial exercise programs continues to grow. Chair-based exercises offer a versatile, inclusive approach to fitness that can accommodate a wide range of abilities and health conditions.By mastering the art of chair-based exercise instruction, you'll be positioned to:
✱ Tap into a rapidly expanding market
✱ Make a meaningful difference in seniors' lives
✱ Diversify your skill set and increase your employability
✱ Create rewarding, long-term relationships with clients.
Don't miss this opportunity to transform your career and become a leader in the field of senior fitness.
Enrol now and start your journey towards becoming a sought-after chair-based exercise specialist!
Transform your career and start impacting lives today.
INCLUDES BONUS WORKBOOK!
Find all you need for your next chair-based class in our handy course workbook - write down your notes and ideas as you work through the course, then use our class plan templates to put together your next class!
GRAB YOUR FIRST 8 FREE!
Not sure about our chair moves? Download these now to get an idea of our exercises, descriptions, and technique tips. You won't find these in the course either!
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PAA 3 PDPs |
AUSactive 9 CECs |
FITREC 30 pts |
NZ Reps 10 CPDs |
BCRPA 12 CECs |
SPRA 12 CECs |
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Meet your trainers

Carol is an experienced chair-based exercise fitness instructor with a broad background teaching in fitness centres, aged care and retirement villages. With an all-around approach to strength, cardio, and core workouts, she has taught hundreds of chair classes for older adults. Carol believes there is no injury that cannot be accommodated for in a chair workout, and is passionate about making fitness accessible for everyone.
Trudi: The Seated Specialist
Trudi has extensive experience in teaching chair-based workouts and is always seeking creative ways to engage participants. She keeps her classes dynamic, ensuring they don’t get too comfortable before transitioning to standing exercises that utilise the chair for upper body, lower body, and balance challenges. Trudi knows the importance of providing options, so that participants of all abilities can improve their fitness in an inclusive workout environment.
Carol and Trudi unite their expertise and creativity in the Chair-Based Exercise for Older Adults course. Their combined knowledge provides you with invaluable insights and practical skills from industry leaders, empowering you to deliver effective, confidence-boosting chair exercise classes for seniors. With a focus on fun and engagement, you'll learn to incorporate dynamic seated and standing exercises into your routines, enhancing strength, mobility, and coordination for older adult participants.
GRAB YOUR CIRCUIT CARDS TOO!
Simplify classes with our 8-pack of physical A4 laminated circuit cards. Participants can work independently, and you can focus on what you do best. (P.S. We'll ship them free!)
OR SAVE WITH A MEMBERSHIP
Take out TAF/Pro Membership and save 10% on all our online courses. Access a huge library of resources, including our bonus Chair Exercises summary sheets!
Or purchase in a bundle and save even more!
Interest-free instalments available
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New Instructor Bundle
BundleNew to working with older adults? You'll need our intro bundle! Includes Mastering Older Adult Fitness, Chair-Based Exercise for Older Adults, and TAF/Pro Membership.
$505
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Chair Foundations Bundle
BundleBuild a new career in older adult fitness with our foundational chair courses, with all you need to understand seniors and teach relevant and effective classes. Includes Chair-Based Exercise for Older Adults, Mobility Bundle #1 & TAF/Pro Membership.
$500
Course curriculum
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Welcome
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Course Overview
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Course Logistics
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Warm up
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Lesson 1: Older Adults and Ageing
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Lesson 2: Introducing Chair-Based Exercise
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Lesson 3: The Physical Benefits
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Lesson 4: Mental and Emotional Benefits
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Lesson 5: Accessibility Benefits
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Lesson 6: Benefits for the Instructor
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Lesson 7: What the Research Says
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Lesson 8: Technique for chair-based workouts
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Lesson 9: Leading Chair-Based Classes
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Lesson 10: Hazards to Be Mindful Of
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Introduction
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Round 1: Lower Body Exercises
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Round 2: Upper Body Exercises
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Round 3: Standing Exercises
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Round 4: Combo Exercises
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EXAMPLE: SIT Cardio Medium Intensity Workout
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Introduction
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Round 5: Seated Lower Body Exercises
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Round 6: Seated Upper Body Exercises
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Round 7: Arm Exercises for Marching
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Round 8: Marching Variations
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Round 9: Pot Luck
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EXAMPLE: SIT Cardio High Intensity Workout
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Introduction
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Round 10: Standing Beside Chair
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Round 11: Standing Behind Chair
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Round 12: Using Chair
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EXAMPLE: COMBO Medium Intensity Workout
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About this course
- $379.00
- 61 lessons
- 2.5 hours of video content
More reviews from instructors
Excellent teachers, I learnt a lot
Stanley Adiele
It has been a great course , I have learnt a lot from this course, excellent teachers,well explainatory. I advise everyone into fitness to take this to impro...
Read MoreIt has been a great course , I have learnt a lot from this course, excellent teachers,well explainatory. I advise everyone into fitness to take this to improve their knowledge and grow in fitness as well
Read LessExcellent online training
Reaghan Petherick
This course was excellent for an online training course and made lots of opportunities for practical learning.
This course was excellent for an online training course and made lots of opportunities for practical learning.
Read LessHighly recommend Chair Based Exercise for Older Adults
Miriam Strickland
Terrific course. Informative and fun, with a multitude of suggestions for exercises and ways to dial intensity up or down to suit the class.
Terrific course. Informative and fun, with a multitude of suggestions for exercises and ways to dial intensity up or down to suit the class.
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Jayne Anderson
GOOD
GOOD
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Julie Gannon
Loved this course. Thank you.
Loved this course. Thank you.
Read LessGreat course
Elizabeth Snashall
Very comprehensive coverage.
Very comprehensive coverage.
Read LessSo Good & So much variety!
Claire Marie Tate
I really enjoyed the Third Age Fitness Chair-based Exercise Course. It gave me so many ideas for my classes and my clients loved the variety. Very glad I fou...
Read MoreI really enjoyed the Third Age Fitness Chair-based Exercise Course. It gave me so many ideas for my classes and my clients loved the variety. Very glad I found it. Thanks Trudi and Carol. xx
Read LessWonderful Course
Penelope Malpas
I found the course very enjoyable and could feel the passion from Carol and Trudi. The extensive catalogue of exercises was well presented. I have been work...
Read MoreI found the course very enjoyable and could feel the passion from Carol and Trudi. The extensive catalogue of exercises was well presented. I have been working with older adults for the last four years and am excited to bring something new to them.
Read LessGreat Course!
Courtney Ekkert
I completed the chair-based exercise for older adults course. The videos were fun and engaging, the materials thorough, and the demonstrations included how t...
Read MoreI completed the chair-based exercise for older adults course. The videos were fun and engaging, the materials thorough, and the demonstrations included how to ensure proper form as well as what to watch out for. I was pleasantly surprised to see how, ahem, challenging a chair-based workout can be and how much variety can be implemented! The assessment guide was extremely helpful in preparing for the quiz and I received a response to a question about the materials within a quick timeframe.
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Are these exercises suitable for all fitness levels and ages?
They sure are! We provide beginner and advance adaptations for many of the exercises, so you can tailor them to participants of different fitness levels and with different mobility issues. It also means your participants can improve over time and you can keep challenging themselves with harder variations.
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How long does it take to complete the course?
You can work through the course at your own pace, and come and go as many times as you need. Most instructors finish in 10-12 hours, depending on whether they join in on our sample workouts.
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Do I get any downloads with my enrollment?
For sure! There are handouts for you, summary sheets if you are a member, and class plan templates for you to print off and start using to build your classes. There is also a Course Workbook with all the exercises included.
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Is there an assessment on the theory?
To receive your certificate you will need to successfully pass a multiple choice quiz. We want to make sure you understand the important concepts and information in the course, especially around good technique and things to be mindful of when adapting chair exercises in older adults classes.
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What if I fail the quiz?
Don't worry! You can take the quiz as many times as you need to, so we guarantee that you will be able to complete the course and claim your certificate, even if it takes you a little longer!
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Is 'Chair-Based Exercise for Older Adults' accredited?
Yes! Accreditation points are currently available for PAA (3PDPs), AUSactive (9CECs), FITREC (30pts), NZ Reps (10CPDs), SPRA (12CECs), and BCRPA (12CECs).
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If I sign up now can I do the course later?
You sure can! Our Professional Members have ongoing access to all their course enrolments. If you're not yet a member, you have 12 months to work through the course. You can come back as many times you want to during that 12 months for a refresher or new ideas.
Chair-based exercise is great for older adults!
Not sure why chair-based exercise is so great? See Trudi & Carol discuss their top 10 reasons for why you should be offering chair-based exercise in your classes now!
What people say about our courses
MUST DO!
Helen Kuru
This was an excellent course packed with many band exercises to work the entire body. The instructors were fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
This was an excellent course packed with many band exercises to work the entire body. The instructors were fantastic and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Read LessAwesome course to do
Graeme Tolra
I have just done this course and you learn a lot. Especially variations which is helpful if a person has an injured hip or other injuries.
I have just done this course and you learn a lot. Especially variations which is helpful if a person has an injured hip or other injuries.
Read LessWell-researched and executed
M'Liss Steel
Another well-researched and executed course. Easy to follow, excellent resources, and practical exercises that are very relevant for older adults (of any age!).
Read MoreAnother well-researched and executed course. Easy to follow, excellent resources, and practical exercises that are very relevant for older adults (of any age!).
Read LessI will be back to do more!
Lyn Reid
I found the course to be well-structured, informative and entertaining. I'm looking forward to putting my new knowledge into practice and will be back to do ...
Read MoreI found the course to be well-structured, informative and entertaining. I'm looking forward to putting my new knowledge into practice and will be back to do more of your courses.
Read LessAbsolutely fantastic!
Kaye Elias
Wow, this was a fantastic course. I would never have thought you could do so much with a theraband. The course combined theoretical knowledge, thorough note...
Read MoreWow, this was a fantastic course. I would never have thought you could do so much with a theraband. The course combined theoretical knowledge, thorough notes and practical demonstration. This meant I got a complete understanding of the ways to incorporate bands into an exercise program. The exercise notes are printable making them a useable reference for future use. The format of the course was a real strength. Trudi clearly explained each resistance band exercise and Carol covered the practical side, demonstrating each exercise showing clear and precise movements. This meant that good technique and control was always a focus. So all in all a great course for instructors looking to widen their knowledge of how to effectively use resistance bands in their exercise programs.
Read LessComprehensive and useful
Sharon Cooper
Comprehensive amount of exercises which will be useful in my classes.
Comprehensive amount of exercises which will be useful in my classes.
Read LessSo many exercises! And great workbook.
Kaye Elias
Wow! This course has so many exercises and so much to offer. It gives us fantastic exercise ideas for our older adult classes, some exercises are quite chall...
Read MoreWow! This course has so many exercises and so much to offer. It gives us fantastic exercise ideas for our older adult classes, some exercises are quite challenging. Through video demonstrations and notes, we can see how to do each exercise and the correct technique. Carol and Trudi present sample class videos so we can see what a standing bodyweight class can look like. I liked the workbook to check back on exercise pics and notes and the templates are good to help in planning a class.
Read LessLots of great ideas!
Jim McDuffie
Have started using news exercises in my Osteofit classes already.
Have started using news exercises in my Osteofit classes already.
Read LessReally enjoyed the variety
Heather Walker
I really enjoyed the variety of exercises and the combination of cardio/strength and flexibility. It was great fun.
I really enjoyed the variety of exercises and the combination of cardio/strength and flexibility. It was great fun.
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Susan Haviland
This is excellent. Lots of new ideas and perfectly explained and demonstrated. Videos are excellent.
This is excellent. Lots of new ideas and perfectly explained and demonstrated. Videos are excellent.
Read LessFun and Informative
Susan Whitfield
Love the course, so many new ideas and exercises. I feel confident teaching a band class now, knowing exercises that are appropriate for Older Adults.
Love the course, so many new ideas and exercises. I feel confident teaching a band class now, knowing exercises that are appropriate for Older Adults.
Read LessThe content of the course was fabulous
Enza shaw
Great exercise ideas and easy to understand with the demonstrations.
Great exercise ideas and easy to understand with the demonstrations.
Read LessLooking for something else?
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