Exercise

We've chosen a mixture of exercises to encourage people who are reasonably fit but not regularly working out. By varying the length of the sessions, sometimes combining it with music, and providing the option to sit instead of standing, these exercises are appealing to many.

Whichever exercise routine you're interested in trying, we recommend that you watch the whole video completely before considering whether it is suitable for you (and/or your caree). If in any doubt, please consult your medical professionals.

Here's our shortlist:

Sitting Down Warm Up Activity for Older Adults (6min 29sec) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=df0izSq1cu4&list=PLLZIMks-sz0F3DBMlUU-uBF6efHAtdbQo

This next video combines dance with exercise in a short routine:

Hand Jive (split screen with standing and seated version).(3min 7sec) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otrnZ5hNavM&list=PLLZIMks-sz0F3DBMlUU-uBF6efHAtdbQo&index=8

Next here’s a longer lively workout (33min 39sec) using a few household items for Strength Training for your Arms https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Pjhw5yeVGU&t=64s 

Then, if your legs have been feeling they want to join in too - the good news is here’s a great Chair-based Aerobics workout (32min 18sec) for them https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9NQc0LYrwE

And finally back to dance again with two short routines for Bollywood Dance (Seated) (3min 53sec) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMyt0JcBq1E&list=PLLZIMks-sz0F3DBMlUU-uBF6efHAtdbQo&index=9 and

Bollywood Dance (Standing) (3min 45sec) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umALsVAmyu0&list=PLLZIMks-sz0F3DBMlUU-uBF6efHAtdbQo&index=10