Exercises

Find an activity that's right for you

Choose an activity level for strength and balance exercises that best match your ability
Unsure about your activity level? You can always choose a lower level and work your way up when comfortable. Please click on bolded words to access exercises.

You can also scroll down for recommended exercise videos.

Level 1
You are usually sedentary, use a mobility aid, and need help to get up from a chair
  • Supported Hold – good for balance, getting up, standing activities
  • Knee Lift – good for lower body strength, getting up
  • Toe & Heel Raise – good for lower body strength & balance, walking, stepping over things
  • Arm Curl – good for upper body strength, getting up, using a mobility aid
  • Bridge – good for core/pelvic strength, getting up, rolling over, bladder & bowel control
Level 2
You walk occasionally, use a mobility aid, and need to use your arms or rock to get up from a chair
  • Supported Sway – good for balance, walking on a slope, regaining balance, reaching
  • Chair Stand 1 – good for lower body strength, getting up
  • Clamshell – good for lower body strength, using stairs, curbs, getting in/out of tub
  • Row – good for upper body strength, getting up from chair/car, using a mobility aid
  • Bridge – good for core/pelvic strength, getting up, rolling over, bladder & bowel control
Level 3
You are comfortable with light to moderate activity, do not use a mobility aid, and can get up from a chair without using your arms
  • Backward Walking – good for balance, using stairs, opening doors, turning
  • Chair Stand 2 – good for lower body strength, getting up
  • Step Out – good for lower body strength, moving side to side, turning
  • Arm Extension – good for upper body strength
  • Bridge – good for core/pelvic strength, getting up, rolling over, bladder & bowel control
Level 4
You regularly participate in moderate to vigorous activity, no significant health limitations
  • Choose a Level 3 exercise and add weight – or resistance
  • Add cardio activities – like walking, running, biking, tennis, etc.

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