About Chairobics® and Its Founder, Susan Evans
A Sit-Down Exercise Program Created From Experience, Purpose, and Care
Meet Susan Evans
Susan Evans is the founder and instructor behind Chairobics®, a chair-based exercise program designed to help seniors and individuals with limited mobility stay active safely.
Her early background in dance, ballet, and swimming shaped her understanding of how controlled, repetitive movement supports long-term strength, flexibility, and independence.
The Inspiration Behind Chairobics®
In the late 1980s, Susan was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), a degenerative neuromuscular condition that severely affected her mobility.
While receiving care at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, she realized the need for a safe sit-down exercise program that could rebuild strength without placing stress on the body.
From Small Classes to a Recognized Program
Susan began teaching seated exercise classes through her church and the Multiple Sclerosis Society in Cleveland.
She quickly saw that seniors and individuals with balance concerns benefited — and in 1988, Chairobics® was born.
Recognition & Advocacy
During the 2012 presidential campaign, Susan met Ann Romney at the Largo Cultural Center in Florida.
Susan shared a Chairobics® DVD and later received a personal letter expressing appreciation for the program.
Gratitude & Remembrance
Susan extends heartfelt gratitude to Kathleen Carmen, who helped launch Chairobics in Cleveland, Ohio.
Kathleen is no longer with us and now rests peacefully in heaven. Her belief in Chairobics will always be remembered.
Continuing the Chairobics® Mission
Today, Chairobics® continues its mission of helping seniors stay active, confident, and independent through safe, chair-based exercise built on compassion, experience, and respect for the body.
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