[For Seniors] Christmas Dance to Classic Songs That Will Get Everyone Excited, Plus Plenty of Seated Exercise Ideas

Santa Claus the Scatterbrain

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This activity involves moving your body to the song “Awatenbō no Santa Claus,” which depicts a comical Santa Claus.

It’s an easy, seated dance, but be sure to do proper warm-up exercises so you can move your body broadly.

In addition to expressing the lyrics through movement, incorporating simple exercises like marching in place and stretching your arms helps train the whole body in a balanced way.

Another key point is to focus on the onomatopoeic sounds that appear in the lyrics and use your movements to clearly convey the song’s humorous atmosphere.

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Silent Night

Silent Night: Easy to do while seated! “Comes with 2 DVDs & a CD: 32 Energetic Exercises for Seniors with Seasonal Songs, Full Color” #26

Let’s move our bodies along with Silent Night, a hymn that carries the sacred air of Christmas.

The tempo of the song is very gentle, so you can focus on making big, deliberate movements.

In a simple routine centered on bending and stretching, it’s also important to incorporate gestures like a prayer pose to help everyone feel the Christmas atmosphere.

Since this exercise emphasizes upper-body movements, it puts relatively little strain on the legs and lower back even when done standing—an important point to note.

Keep good posture in mind and move your body with broad, expansive motions.

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snow

Singing Exercise for Seniors – Super Easy! A 1-Minute Singing Exercise: “Yuki” (Children’s Song, Snow)

Let’s move our bodies thoroughly to the children’s song “Yuki,” which evokes the chill of winter.

Because it has a gentle rhythm, it’s recommended to focus on large movements and really engage your muscles.

The routine centers on simple motions like extending your arms to the sides, and by gradually making the angles and sequences more complex, you can also expect brain-training benefits.

By keeping the rhythm while paying close attention to posture, this may lead to improved everyday posture and smoother movement.

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Siren Toiv

[Chair Exercises] Let’s Get Energized with Christmas Classics! / Kayō de Nice Taiso #38

This is an exercise set to “Silent Eve,” a signature song by Midori Karashima and a classic Christmas tune.

In keeping with the gentle melody, focus on your breathing while gradually making your movements larger.

By progressing from small motions to bigger ones, you’ll feel various parts of your body—starting with the arms—stretching.

Doing it seated in a chair is also a key point, encouraging you to aim for large movements within a comfortable, safe range.

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Santa Claus Is Coming to Town

Kizuna Day Service Warm-up Exercises: “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town”

This is an exercise routine done to one of the classic Christmas songs, “Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.” It combines choreography inspired by the lyrics with simple movements for the arms and neck to add a fun accent to your usual workout.

Since the basic position is sitting in a chair with your hands on your hips, it also helps you focus on maintaining correct posture with a straight back.

The music is light, but the choreography is slow, so you can make big movements and really work your body.

It’s also recommended to incorporate combinations of hand and foot movements to add a brain-training effect.

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Exercise/dance to the song “Koibito wa Santa Claus”

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Gymnastics set to Yumi Matsutoya’s winter classic “Koibito ga Santa Claus” will likely be even more enjoyable for those who know the song.

Although the movements are repetitive, the tempo is fast, so make sure to warm up beforehand so you can keep up.

If you can’t quite catch the rhythm, your movements may become small; in that case, try adjusting the tempo or using other tweaks.

If you have energy to spare, sing along while you move—this not only makes it more fun but also helps stimulate the brain.

Give it a try!

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Gentle 5 a.m. Rhythm Exercise (December/Tuesdays: Joy to the World) [Supervised by: Harakai Medical Corporation, Hara Hospital]

As December arrives, many facilities decorate their interiors to evoke the Christmas spirit.

Some older adults may feel their hearts lift at the lively decorations.

Here, we’d like to introduce an exercise that’s perfect for Christmas events.

Try raising both arms and twisting your spine to the hymn “Joy to the World.” Moving your body to pleasant music can help refresh your mood.

Of course, it’s also recommended as a December exercise even outside of Christmas events.

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