Printed guide developed by the University of Manchester to provide information to those who may be digitally excluded.

The free resource is specifically targeted at those who are currently unable to go outside, or have limited or no access to online resources.

The booklet contains practical information on home exercises, mental wellbeing, nutrition and hydration and how to stay connected to others.

Designed in close collaboration with members of the Greater Manchester Older People’s Network.

Print guide for older adults on falls prevention and tips on staying safe.

Some information on local services is Scotland specific. Seek advice from your GP for local support to you.

by Health Scotland and Age Scotland

Simple daily exercise programme – 8 exercises focussed on strength and balance. Developed by Physiotherapists in the Irish Health Service.

A downloadable print  guide to staying active at home during the coronavirus outbreak. The website, developed by the University of Sheffield and partners, also provides general information and links to other resources.

A variety of fitness videos including aerobic exercise, strength and resistance, pilates and yoga. Workouts vary from 10 -40 minutes. 

These exercises are not specifically designed for people with health conditions. If you have any reservations about doing these exercises then please consult your GP/Healthcare provider.

A series of exercises in a 12 minute video to help prevent falls presented by New York City Health and Hospitals. Developed by Falls Prevention Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.

Suitable for anybody with impeded balance. Aims to improve balance, strength and posture and reduce risk of falling.

This video is based on the Otago Exercise Programme which is a validated falls prevention exercise programme, usually delivered by Physiotherapists.

Health advice is given at the start of the videos including advice on checking with your own GP or healthcare provider before completing at home. Exercises are fairly gentle with no additional equipment needed.

A rehabilitation programme for older people with chronic knee, hip and/or back pain.

Integrates simple information about the problem and how people can self-manage it, with a supervised exercise programme.

Participants learn how simple exercise/physical activities can reduce pain, improve activity, general wellbeing and reduce social isolation. 

3 progressive exercise circuits which have been designed to start from a low level and gradually improve fitness. Circuits are 50 minutes long with a 30 minute stretching programme. 

These videos and resources have been developed by clinicians at the Royal Marsden NHS Hospital and are particularly designed to support people living with cancer. However, the exercises are also useful for older adults and those living with long term conditions.

Please follow advice from the hospital staff – It is very important to always do a warm up and cool down. Although every effort  has been taken to select exercises which are safe and effective, there may be situations where the circuit may be inappropriate or need adapting to your specific needs. If you have any concerns or any pre-existing medical conditions, please contact your, GP or physiotherapist before starting.  

If you develop any symptoms of pain, excessive shortness of breath, chest pain/discomfort or dizziness and light-headedness, sit down and wait for the symptoms to pass. If these are new symptoms stop doing the programme and seek medical advice.

NHS Physiotherapist-led home exercise programme. 12 minute video includes simple exercises to keep mobile and maintain muscle strength. Does not require any equipment.

Follow advice/guidance from professionals in the video and if any concerns, speak to own GP/Physio. 

40 minute exercise programme developed by NHS Physiotherapists to support people living with movement disorders Requires large bath towel and small pillow.

Please follow advice given at the start of the video.

A variety of activities to stay healthy at home. Developed by medical doctor,  Professor Rachel Batterhan and exercise therapists from UCLH NHS Trust.

Take care to ensure that you’re doing the right level of activity for you. Pay attention to information at the start of the video which explains the three exercise programmes.

Exercise programme designed by BBC Sport, Demos  and Sport England. The programme consists of 10 minute daily exercises to help protect against poor health and disease, improve mental health and maintain independence whilst at home.

Listen to advice/disclaimer at the start of the video and seek medical advice if any concerns. 

Online videos and fact sheets for bone and muscle strengthening, keeping steady and caring for your back. 

Wide range of activities and exercise types (yoga, strength and balance, aerobic exercise) supported by the NHS, Arthritis Action and Nuffield Health. 

Find a specific programme to suit your own needs and abilities. 

Age UK have collated a number of resources which provide web-based information and exercise videos for low-impact exercise. 

Please familiarise yourself with the information within each link and advice about suitability of exercise programmes. 

Resources to maintain good mental health. Some resources are physical exercise.

Various exercise videos to aid muscle strengthening.

British Lung Foundation ‘Stay Active, Stay Well’ exercise videos include step-by-step aerobic and strength exercises as well as how to warm up before you start, and cool down and stretch at the end.

Exercise videos are designed for people living with a lung condition. Videos are categorised into Level 1-3, with Level 1: For people who get short of breath during activities like showering and dressing and moving around their home; Level 2: For people who get out of breath doing things like carrying light groceries, mowing the lawn and hoovering and;Level 3: For people who feel short of breath after doing high energy activities like walking up hills and carrying heavy groceries.

Please follow advice on the webpage from BLF. 

A four minute animated video which demonstrates how six simple exercises can keep people mobile and independent as they age. Developed by the UK’s Physiotherapy Professional Body, the CSP. 

Exercise Programme designed by Physiotherapists at Parkinson’s UK. 30 minute home-based exercise programme.

Silverfit is a charity led by older people for older people; promoting happier, healthier ageing through physical activity. Silverfit was founded by 77 year old Eddie Brocklesby, the UK’s oldest Ironman Triathlete. Prior to the pandemic the charity was delivering a lrage number of diverse exercise and fitness classes across London. They have quickly moved many of these online during the pandemic. 

Suitable for older adults, able to engage with a variety of exercise videos, from pilates and yoga to dance and cheerleading. Videos are 20-30 minutes long.

Individuals will need to assess their own ability to engage with the various levels of exercise and consult their physiotherapist or GP if they have any concerns. 

Online videos and fact sheets for bone and muscle strengthening, keeping steady and caring for your back. 

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26 minute video. Low impact aerobic class, walking a virtual 1 mile.

Consider discussing with your GP if your balance or cardio fitness are particularly compromised.

Personal training videos – many are fairly advanced strength and fitness based videos. 

Not designed specifically for individuals with health conditions.

Consider checking with GP/Healthcare provider before starting these videos because they are fairly advanced. 

A variety of fitness classes and social opportunities online, including specialist 50+ exercise, fun fitness, chair-based exercise and aerobics, walking groups, cycling groups, Couch to 5K running, active bingo, boccia, arthritis rehabilitation, fitness boot camps and dementia-friendly exercise.

Online classes are hosted on Facebook so an account is necessary. Otherwise, other classes are available on Youtube. 

Online guide

Whole Body Therapy: Advice and Guidance: Month 2 update

https://www.wholebodytherapy.org.uk/month-2-update

Printable Exercise and advice resources, breathing exercises for COVID-19 patients 

Those who are shielding and those suffering with mild COVID-19 symptoms.

Private provider who provide specialist, evidence based, effective exercise

training for health and exercise professionals working

with older people, frailer older people and stroke survivors. 

Provided 3 x 25 minute exercise videos a day during lockdown. Now available on youtube.

Videos longer than some. Caveated by disclaimer: These ‘Make Movement your Mission’ live and recorded activity snacks and the iCAN calendar with some suggested movements and activities, are not designed as a structured Home Exercise Programme. You take responsibility for your own use of this calendar or watching and taking part in the movements within the videos. The authors and advisors of the activities in this calendar and videos accept no liability. Neither Bex (Rebecca Townley) or Later Life Training Ltd. will be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of this movement initiative, online videos, or information shared on our website.  This includes emails, videos and text.  All content is provided for general information only – and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own GP or any other health care professional.

A guide including videos taking you through exercises to help you stay healthy at home. 7 exercises specifically for over-70s, led by Fitness Lead at Nuffield Health.

Individuals will need to assess their own ability to engage with the various levels of exercise and consult their physiotherapist or GP if they have any concerns.