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Resistance bands exercises
Resistance bands are elastic bands that can be used for strength and balance training.
As little as 10 minutes twice per week of resistance band exercises can slow down age-related functional decline and make a huge difference to how you feel.
Living Well for Longer resistance band exercises aim to encourage over 50s in 香港六合彩资料图库 to stay active and well.
Collect your resistance band and booklet at your local library
Track your progress using resistance band exercises
The self assessment is very easy to follow, complete week 1 and week 12 assessments and track your progress.
How can resistance exercises benefit me?
Resistance bands can help you in the following ways:
- build muscle: improve physical function and strengthen muscle
- improve balance: reduce falls risk and improve mobility
- strengthen bones: increase bone mineral density reduces the risk of fractures
- healthy mind: reduced risk of cognitive impairment and reduced risk of developing dementia
- increase independence: can be modified for all abilities and be embedded within everyday activities
- improve mental health: improve self-esteem and confidence
Is this the right exercise for me?
The NHS recommend you do two strength and balance activities a week. Carrying out these exercises can count towards that target. Also, aim to do 鈥榤oderate intensity physical activity鈥 every week.
This means activity that makes you a little hotter and slightly out of breath. 150 minutes is the goal but remember, anything you can do will make a difference!
- use the resistance bands only for the intended purpose
- do not use the resistance bands if they are damaged
- speak to a GP first if you have not exercised for some time, or if you have medical conditions or concerns
Make sure your activity and its intensity are appropriate for your fitness.
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Resistance Band Exercises
Our video demonstrating the resistance band exercises circuit:
Download the Leaflet for all 8 resistance band exercises (PDF).
Who can I contact for further information?
Contact Living Well for Longer
What our customers have to say
鈥淭he resistance band has helped me to improve my muscle tone, flexibility and balance.鈥
鈥淎fter surgery in my shoulder, the resistance band improved my arm movements, and helped with my flexibility.鈥
鈥淭he strength I had built with the resistance band helped me to get up off the floor when I had a fall.鈥
鈥淚 have been attending a resistance band class. I have enjoyed meeting others. Both my mental health and physical health are improving and I feel much better than before.鈥