Daily Stretching
Short sessions to improve flexibility.
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Mobility, rehab & life stages
Stretching, balance, rehab and life-stage programmes. Gentle options for back care, falls prevention, bone health, heart recovery and pregnancy. Get advice from a clinician if you have a health condition.
Mobility, rehab and life-stage exercise is gentle, practical movement for flexibility, balance, recovery and special stages of life. Our 16 programmes cover stretching, balance and falls prevention, back care, bone health, heart recovery, pregnancy and life after having a baby, and they suit many older adults and people with health conditions.
Short daily sessions are often enough to make a difference. Get advice from a GP, physiotherapist or other clinician if you have a health condition. Each guide explains how to start, how to progress and the cautions to know, so you can compare the options and find a safe place to begin.
16 regimes
Foam Rolling
Self-massage using a foam roller.
Mobility Flows
Joint-by-joint ranges of motion routine.
Posture and Core Stability
Targeted work to support spine and pelvis.
Back Care Exercises
Gentle exercises used for common back pain.
Pelvic Floor Exercises
Controlled contractions for pelvic floor strength.
Physio Rehab Programme
Therapist-prescribed exercises after injury or surgery.
Balance Training
Single-leg stands, heel-to-toe walking and beams.
Otago Exercise Programme
Home programme proven to reduce falls in older adults.
Strength and Balance Class
Community class for older adults, often NHS-linked.
Chair Exercises
Seated exercises for strength and circulation.
Osteoporosis Bone-Loading Programme
Heavy lifting and impact work for bone density.
Cardiac Rehab
Supervised graded exercise after heart events.
Parkinson's Exercise (Boxing/LSVT BIG)
Large-amplitude and boxing-based therapy classes.
Pregnancy Exercise
Gentle, adapted strength and cardio for pregnancy.
Postnatal Recovery
Gradual return to activity after birth.
Mobility, rehab & life stages: pros and cons
What to like and what to watch for, so you can decide whether this type of exercise is right for you.
Best for: Older adults, people with aches and pains, new parents, and anyone getting back into movement or recovering.
Pros
- Gentle, so it suits almost any age and many health conditions
- Supports back care, balance, falls prevention and recovery
- Short daily sessions are enough to make a difference
- Good for pregnancy and life stages when other exercise is hard
Cons
- Does little for cardio fitness or strength by itself
- Needs regular practice, and results are slow and subtle
- With a health condition, advice from a clinician is best