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The National Institute on Aging reports that a major benefit of exercise for seniors is that it can help delay or even prevent some chronic age-related conditions like diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, stroke and dementia. It improves strength, flexibility and posture, which in turn helps with balance, coordination, and reduction of risk of falls. It can also boost mood, sleep quality and energy, Below are a range of exercises and workouts to suit seniors with different fitness levels and physical abilities. It is always recommended that you seek advice from your G.P. before starting any exercise programme.
The National Institute on Aging reports that a major benefit of exercise for seniors is that it can help delay or even prevent some chronic age-related conditions like diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, stroke and dementia. It improves strength, flexibility and posture, which in turn helps with balance, coordination, and reduction of risk of falls. It can also boost mood, sleep quality and energy, Below are a range of exercises and workouts to suit seniors with different fitness levels and physical abilities. It is always recommended that you seek advice from your G.P. before starting any exercise programme.
7-Minute Yoga Workout for Older Adults
This follow-along yoga workout for older adults builds strength, improves flexiblity, and boosts balance. Get instructions
This follow-along yoga workout for older adults builds strength, improves flexiblity, and boosts balance. Get instructions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEjiXtb2hRg
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The Body Coach TV 2020 The Home of Home Workouts Joe Wicks started the Body Coach TV with a goal to offer free home workouts to everyone. He has now reached millions of people all over the world and has some 250+ free You Tube workouts including a number of different types for seniors. |
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The Body Coach TV 2020 The Home of Home Workouts Click on the links for the workout videos. (Note the first video has BSL/sub-titles) 10 Min Chair Workout for Seniors 10 Min Home Workout for Seniors 10 Min Full Body Seniors Workout !0 Min Chair-Based Workout |
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How to Stay Healthy A 70+ Workout (10 mins) Part 1 A 10 minute gentle workout with Joanna, exercise physiologist, using your kitchen work surface for balance support. Ideal for less mobile seniors to support cardio health and muscle strengthening. Chair Based Workout Part 2 |
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British Heart Foundation 10 mins Workout Provides a short 10 minutes living-room workout starting with a gentle warm-up. Designed for cardiac exercise and muscle strengthening for more agile and active participants. |
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National Institute on Aging 60 mins Workout for Older Adults Go4Life fitness instructor Sandy Magrath leads a workout featuring a warm up; strength, flexibility, balance exercises; and a cool down with stretches. The video includes instructions on how to modify the exercises to meet different needs. |
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SilverSneakers 7 Minute Yoga for Older Adults This follow-along yoga video workout for older adults builds strength, improves flexibility and boosts balance. Easy to follow movements and clear instructions. A perfect video for daily, short and easy Yoga sessions. |
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Yoga for Seniors - Slow & Gentle Carve out some time for this relaxing and gentle 28 minute Yoga session with Adriene. Relieve stress, cultivate a clear mind and a strong body. It is perfect for tired or sore muscles, ideal for beginners, seniors or those seeking slow and mindful practice to provide life balance. |
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Standing Pilates for Seniors 60+ 30 mins session Developed by Rachel Lawrence in order to help alleviate stiffness, improve strength, coordination and balance, and to build confidence and a sense of well-being. Recommended to be followed at least twice a week. |
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Tai Chi 5 mins a Day (Modules 1-5 38m) Tai Chi combines deep breathing and relaxation with slow flowing movements. Originally developed as a martial art in 13th-century China, studies have shown that it can help people aged 65 and over to reduce stress, improve posture, balance and general mobility and increase muscle strength in the legs. |
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Move It or Lose It! Improve Your Balance in 5 mins Founded by award-winning fitness expert, Julie Robinson, In this video, Julie presents a range of exercises that help to improve balance - an aspect with which many/most people can experience difficulties as they age. |
