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Step to the Future is an exercise programme devised to help older people to keep strong and active.
The programme progresses through standing, chair-based and floor exercises that help to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve endurance and balance. They are demonstrated by an enthusiastic team of people in later life.
The programme's presenter, Seona Ross, has over 65 years’ experience teaching exercise.
Available on VHS (in English only, with subtitles) and DVD (in English or Hindi, with English subtitles). £12 + p&p.
For more details and to buy your copy, please call 0800 169 65 65 (state whether DVD or video required).
Available in DVD format
Be Strong, Be Steady is a complete and progressive programme of chair-based and standing exercises that strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve balance.
The exercises, demonstrated by people in later life, are easy to follow.
Available on DVD (in English only, with subtitles). £12 + p&p.
For more details and to buy your copy, please call 0800 169 65 65.
This illustrated A4 workbook presents a series of exercises to help maintain strength and balance.
The book’s hard cover, into which the pages are spiral-bound at the top, turns into a stand, so you can flip over each page during a workout. Every exercise is clearly described and illustrated.
Order a hard copy from Age UK Publications for £6 plus £1.75 p&p. Alternatively, call 0800 169 65 65.
Alternatively, download Strength and balance exercises for healthy ageing (see 'Useful information to download').
Please note: the contents of this book are for general information only and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice.
You should consult your GP before starting an exercise programme, and you may wish to perform the exercises for the first time in the company of an exercise specialist.
The publication is copyright-protected.
Download our Strength and balance guide (PDF 699 KB)
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Help stay active with these simple-to-follow strength and balance exercises.
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