Before you start
- Please read the Adult Pre-Screening Tool (APSS), if you answered “Yes” to any of the questions. Please refrain from undertaking any unsupervised exercise, contact one of accredited exercise professionals for advise on what exercise will suit you.
- If you have any concerns please stop your workout and talk to your local GP or accredited exercise professionals where possible.
- Exercise should be indivualised for anyone living a chronic condition or injury. Please take this as generic advise only.
Falls Prevention: Workout 1
This workout is designed to assist with strength and balance to reduce your risk of falls.
Session provided by Angela, Accredited Exercise Physiologist at MET Phys
Falls Prevention: Workout 2
This workout is designed to assist with strength and balance to reduce your risk of falls.
Session provided by Bodytrack in Toowong, Brisbane.
Exercises for Osteoporosis and Bone health
Osteoporosis affects a lot of older Australians, and this workout is designed to help strengthen your bones at home.
Session provided by Tenikka Mogno, Accredited Exercise Physiologist at Sports & Spinal
Mobility Exercises
Feeling stiff? This gentle workout is designed to keep you moving and improve your mobility.
Session provided by Matt Hurley, Movement Matt
Ball and Chair workout – Strength
This workout is designed to help strengthen your muscles. You just need a chair and a soft ball to get started.
Session provided by Richelle Street, Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Balance Exercises
This workout is designed to improve your balance, which will help to improve your confidence and independence.
Session provided by Richelle Street, Accredited Exercise Physiologist
RESOURCES
We’ve created some resources to help you learn about the importance of regular exercise and help you to stay active at home.
About Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA)
Founded in 1991, Exercise & Sports Science Australia (ESSA) is the peak body for exercise and sports science in Australia. Our mission is to enhance performance, health and well-ebing through the science of exercise and sport. We are also committed to establishing, promoting and defending the career paths of tertiary trained exercise and sports science practitioners.
Disclaimer
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