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  1. Embracing at-home exercise

    “Short exercises can be a game changer for midlife and beyond.” Personal trainer Lavina Mehta MBE’s workout videos are removing barriers to help older people be more active. Since beginning her own fitness ... mental and physical wellbeing. “It’s about exercise for sanity not vanity,” Lavina says of her ethos. “Even just a minute of exercise is beneficial.” But with her workout videos

  2. Exercise and physical activity classes

    life is important for so many reasons. There's something to suit everyone at Age UK's wide range of exercise classes.

  3. Getting active when you find exercise difficult

    straightening your knees. Sit down again. Repeat this as many times as you feel able. Try to do this exercise 3 to 5 times a day. Try some gentle stretching It's a good idea to do some gentle stretching everyday ... each day. Chair-based exercise classes Lots of local Age UKs run chair-based exercises classes, where a trained instructor will take you through a series of simple, fun exercises to music you'll love.

  4. Exercise for everyone: the age-friendly gym

    our one-to-one assistance. We’re always available to help, but it means they can come in and exercise independently.” John I think that the body was designed to move, and the less you move it ... the level that’s right for each person. Some customers who come in have been told they must exercise by their doctor or physiotherapist, and you can see their anxiety and trepidation. They think we’re

  5. Inspirational women on International Women's Day

    Age UK profiles seven women enriching later life - as inspiring examples, carers or campaigners raising awareness.

  6. Osteoporosis symptoms, risk factors & treatment

    Age UK provides information and advice on osteoporosis, osteoporosis treatment and osteoporosis exercise.

  7. Women and caring

    Caroline Abrahams, Charity Director at Age UK, asks why caring responsibilities so often fall to women, and what we can do to better support carers.

  8. Women on a mission

    This International Women’s Day, we speak to 3 Age UK volunteers about helping others and – inspired by this year’s theme, ‘Give to Gain’ – what they’ve gained from giving back.

  9. Volunteers providing exercises by phone

    introduced Active Chats, which sees volunteers provide telephone befriending with gentle seated exercise.

  10. International Women's Day 2020

    To celebrate International Women's Day, Age UK introduces four women whose inspirational lives and pioneering work continues to help the many sides of later life.

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