General Exercises

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

Getting Started

To ensure your safety, consider performing exercises near a stable chair or surface (such as a kitchen worktop) just in case you need support. Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows for freedom of movement, and have a bottle of water within reach to stay hydrated during your workout.

Progression and Consistency

Remember that progress happens gradually. Begin with a manageable number of repetitions for each exercise, and as you become more comfortable, aim to incrementally increase the repetitions over time.

To get the most out of exercise, aim to do it regularly and make it part of your daily routine. ‘Little and often’ may be the best approach to start with. You can increase or decrease the amount or frequency, depending on how you feel – listen to your body. 

Video Resources

Move it or Lose it - Wake up routine

Move it or Lose it - How to stay active (Part 1)

Move it or Lose it - How to stay active (Part 2)

Move it or Lose it - Healthy joints

Move it or Lose it - The cuppa routine 

Move it or Lose it - The cuppa routine 

Move it or Lose it - Easy exercises to build in everyday 

Move it or Lose it - Handy exercises

Move it or Lose it - Hand and finger

Links and Resources

Explore our Sitting Exercises

Explore our Strength Exercises

Explore our Flexibility Exercises

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