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Older Adults

10 today – a series of 10 minute workout videos for older people

Make Movement Your Mission: from Monday 23rd March – Monday 20th April there will be daily 10 minute workouts at 8am, midday (noon) and 4pm.

‘I CAN’ Active Calendar 2020 - Later Life Training have made their new 'habit forming, movement prompting, motivation thought provoking, strength and balance monitoring' 2020 calendar free to download.

Super Six - Exercises to improve your strength and balance - Six simple exercises that can help you stay steady and stronger for longer that can be done at home. You can view also view a series of home exercises to help you stay strong and steady

NHS sitting exercise for older people and those with limited mobility

NHS strength exercises

NHS balance exercises

NHS Fitness Studio

Healthy Sandwell

Sport England - Join the Movement

NHS flexibility exercises Movement for those with Osteoporosis or Osteopenia - You can watch and follow the online videos offered by the Royal Osteoporosis Society 

Move it or lose it - Founded by exercise instructor Julie Robinson, Move it or Lose it has created a series of fitness videos for older people

iCareiMove - Free video workouts for older people, including chair-based exercises and handy tips to improve your circulation and mobility

British Gymnastics - Seated activity programme, Love to Move, designed to get older people moving and functioning better, available online. You can now take part in the very first full session in the comfort of your own home. The programme is chair-based and helps to improve memory, balance, flexibility and co-ordination. It’s perfect for older relatives or loved ones that may be self-isolating at home during this difficult time.

INSIGHT HUB

Timely data and learnings in relation to physical activity and sport in the Black Country and the added value we can offer.

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ACTIVATION ACADEMY

Resources and training material to support the Black Country sport & physical activity workforce

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