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Seated cardio
Some days the treadmill isn't an option. You can still move. Log the minutes; they count toward your habit.
A 5-minute seated routine#
- Seated marching: 1 minute.
- Arm circles and punches: 1 minute.
- Heel and toe taps: 1 minute.
- Seated knee lifts with arm reach: 1 minute.
- Slow marching and deep breaths: 1 minute.
Make it a bit harder#
Move faster, add light weights or water bottles, or put on music and keep time.
Log it#
Use 'I walked today' and log the minutes in Your corner. It's movement, and it keeps your streakConsecutive days you've walked. Ours lives on your own device, and syncs if you sign in. and habit going.
Ask your care team#
When walking will be safe again, and what to avoid while you heal.
Handy tools: Heart-rate zones · Realistic weight-loss timeline · Questions for your doctor
Chair strength moves → Walking after surgery →
Last reviewed October 30, 2026 · Updated November 1, 2026 · Sources · General information, not medical advice.