Exercising from Home: Strength & Cardio
Get moving from wherever you are with this 25 minute seated workout! This video will guide you through several strength and cardio activities to increase your heart rate and help you meet your physical activity goals. Source: National Center on Health, Physical Activity and Disability (NCHPAD)
Exercising to Reduce Falls
For older adults, multicomponent physical activity, that emphasizes functional balance and strength training is important to improve physical function and decrease the risk of falls or injury from a fall. Source: Exercise Works
Exercising with a Stoma
If possible, start walking daily after your surgery. Walking stimulates the return of bowel function and helps you regain muscle and stamina lost while in hospital. Source: Exercise Works
Exercising with Alzheimer’s disease
Regular exercise helps to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Improvement in your general health and wellbeing is an important part of an overall exercise plan, as it helps maintain your ability to perform the activities of daily living. Source: Exercise Works
Exercising with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Regular exercise strengthens healthy muscle, helping you develop and maintain your strength and ability to undertake the activities of daily living. Source: Exercise Works
Exercising with an aneurysm
Regular exercise can significantly reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, obesity, stroke, somecancers and help relieve anxiety and depression. Source: Exercise Works
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