Exercises to suit all abilities
There are many types of exercise that can be done at home that will help improve your mobility and prevent falls.
Don’t worry if you haven’t done much exercise for a while, these exercises are gentle and easy to follow.
Sitting exercises
If you’re not sure if sitting exercises are suitable for you, check with a GP or a health professional involved with your care.
View sitting exercises on the NHS website.
For these exercises, choose a solid, stable chair that does not have wheels.
You should be able to sit with your feet flat on the floor and knees bent at right angles. Avoid chairs with arms, as these will restrict your movement.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and keep some water handy.
Build up slowly and aim to gradually increase the repetitions of each exercise over time.
Try to do these exercises at least twice a week and combine them with the other routines in this series.
Balance exercises
View balance exercises on the NHS website.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and keep some water handy. Build up slowly and aim to gradually increase the repetitions of each exercise over time.
Consider doing the exercises near a wall or a stable chair just in case you lose your balance.
Try to do these exercises at least twice a week and combine them with the other routines in this series.
Strength exercises
View strength exercises on the NHS website.
For chair-based exercises, choose a solid, stable chair that does not have wheels and that will not slip on the surface it is on.
You should be able to sit with your feet flat on the floor and your knees bent at right angles. Avoid chairs with arms, as these will restrict your movement.
Wear loose, comfortable clothing and keep some water handy.
Build up slowly and aim to gradually increase the repetitions of each exercise over time.