Staying Active

Discover essential guidelines and practical advice tailored to older adults looking to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle, while reducing the risk of falls.

There are two evidence-based programmes in the UK which have been proven to reduce falls and the risk of future falls. These are called the ‘Otago Exercise Programme’ led by trained Otago Leaders, and the ‘Falls Management Exercise Programme (FaME)’ led by Postural Stability Instructors (PSIs).

Gentle sitting exercises can be conveniently performed on your bed or chair, in the comfort of your home.

Straightforward strength exercises are a great way to keep your muscles strong and healthy and help maintain or improve your mobility.

Improve your flexibility and general fitness with simple exercises that you can easily complete at home.

Including balance exercises in your routine is an important part of improving your stability when walking and preventing falls.

Together with our range of strength, flexibility and balance activities, these general exercises will help keep you maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.

Whether you're already active or looking to start your journey, community-based exercise classes offer a fantastic way to maintain and improve your strength, balance, and fitness.

We Are Undefeatable helps you find ways to be more physically active that can be as simple and enjoyable as moving more whilst going about your day-to-day activities at home.

Start building small amounts of activity into your day with Five In Five from We Are Undefeatable. These mini-workouts help you move in whatever way works for you.

STRONGER at HOME is a series of instructional videos focusing on building strength, maintaining muscle mass, and improving balance.

View our featured exercise videos from partners, including Move It Or Lose It, We Are Undefeatable and STRONGER at HOME which will help you maintain an active and healthy lifestyle.