EXERCISES: for Older People

exercise-imageExercises for older people is a brand new guide from the NHS.

Keeping active into older age is the key to staying fit, mobile and independent. This NHS Guide provides step-by-step instructions for exercises focusing on strength, flexibility and balance, with a set of sitting exercises to get you started.

Exercise is also very rewarding, relaxing and gives you a strong sense of being in control of your own body. Many people find a regular exercise routes rapidly becomes a very important part of their daily routine.

Either visit the online version of the guide on the NHS website, or download the PDF file linked below and follow the very clear and well illustrated instructions.

NHS_ExercisesForOlderPeople (PDF download)

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