Low Impact
Physical activity offers numerous benefits, enhancing muscle strength, endurance, reaction time, bone density, and posture throughout life. As we age, staying active becomes especially important. Regular exercise can significantly improve overall health and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
If you've experienced a fall or are concerned about the risk of falling, exercises focused on strength, balance, and flexibility can help you become stronger and more confident on your feet.
The resources provided on this page link to exercise routines specifically designed for older adults or those seeking lower-intensity options to stay active.
Stevenage Football Club Foundation deliver Strength and Balance classes incorporating exercises to help maintain independence. They run virtual classes as well as in person sessions.
Move it or lose it are classes which have been developed with experts to help improve your flexibility, aerobic health, and strength and balance. All the workouts can be done seated or standing.
A set of fun, 10-minute audio and video workouts, intended to easily fit into your day, that help you get stretching and moving at home.
Simple balance exercises that can be done at home to help improve your health and mobility.
Fun & Moving has over 1400 safe, medically-approved videos to get you moving, whatever your current level of fitness.
HILS Exercise at Home is a referral only programme for those unable to attend exercise classes outside their home.