Exercise courses by Versus Arthritis

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Why is exercise important?

How can Versus Arthritis help you to plan time to exercise

How to exercise safely for those with painful joints

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/

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Stretching Course

10 videos which cover stretches for parts of the body and ends with 3 sessions on full body stretching - for morning, afternoon and evening

https://www.youtube.com/c/VersusArthritis

1) Shoulder exercises 17 mins

Exercises for the shoulders | Versus Arthritis

2) Knee exercises 18 mins

Exercises for the knees | Versus Arthritis

3) Finger, hand and wrist exercises 11 mins

Exercises for the fingers, hands and wrists | Versus Arthritis

4) Neck and back exercises 17 mins

Exercises for the neck | Versus Arthritis

Exercises for the back | Versus Arthritis

5) Elbow exercises 12 mins

Exercises for the elbows | Versus Arthritis

6) Hip exercises 17 mins

Exercises for the hips | Versus Arthritis

7) Ankle, foot and toe exercises 24 mins

Exercises for the toes, feet and ankles | Versus Arthritis

8) Full body Morning exercises 30 mins (use link at the top of the page)

9) Full body Afternoon exercises 30 mins (use link at the top of the page)

10) Full body Evening exercises 30 mins (use link at the top of the page)

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Let's move with Leon

This was one of our first courses. Leon and his Mum go through 6 x 30 minute sessions on different parts of the body. Links to each lesson is here, with some helpful explanations.

https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/exercising-with-arthritis/lets-move-with-leon/

1) Mobility

2) Movement for life

3) Adaptation and Exercise

4) Lower body

5) Upper body strength

6) Core strength

7) Cardiovascular and respiratory fitness

8) Balance and coordination

9) Posture and stability

10) Principles of training

11) Flexibility

12) Celebrating success

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Tai Chi

This is a short course of 3 sessions of the Tai Chi exercise led by fitness professional Daphne Richardson, who will walk you through gentle movements with a focus on breathing and relaxation. Tai Chi incorporates fluid movements designed to build strength, improve balance and increase joint

Introduction to Tai Chi with Daphne - Session 1 - YouTube

Introduction with Tai Chi with Daphne - Session 2 - YouTube

Introduction to Tai Chi with Daphne - Session 3 - YouTube

Each session is approx 30 minutes

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Circuit Training

There are 3 sessions in the Circuits with Kayleigh series. Led by personal trainer, Kayleigh, who underwent a double hip replacement due to osteoarthritis, you will go through an exercise class using body weight only. All you need is a glass of water and something soft for the floor, such as a mat or a towel.

Circuits with Kayleigh – Session 1 - YouTube

Circuits with Kayleigh - Session 2 - YouTube

Circuits with Kayleigh - Session 3 - YouTube

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Versus Arthritis supports ...

We know that the way your arthritis affects you can be unpredictable, which makes the little victories important, even when it comes to being active. It doesn’t matter whether it’s something small and new, or just that little bit more of something you already do, being active is about what works for you. However you get moving – it all makes a difference.

https://weareundefeatable.co.uk/ways-to-move

We are supporting the We Are Undefeatable campaign, along with 15 leading health and social care charities and backed by expertise, insight and National Lottery funding from Sport England, because we know the difference getting active can make.