Stay Active Programme 1

Please perform each exercise safely and within your limits.

Main session:

Level 1| 1 set    

Level 2| 2 sets

Level 3| 3 sets

Warm up: 10 minutes

1. Marching

To increase intensity try to go faster

Main session: x10-15 repetitions

To increase intensity

Glutes – squeeze for longer
Sit to stand –  perform without chair

1. Glute squeezes

1. Sit to stand

2. Lateral raises

To add resistance hold water bottles/tinned food in each hand

3. Leg extension

To increase intensity
Hold extended position for 2-5 seconds

4. Bicep curls

To add resistance hold water bottles/tinned food in each hand

Stretches: hold for 15 sec

1. Side bends

To increase intensity
Add resistance e.g. water bottles/tinned food

2. Knee to chest

To increase intensity
Hold stretch for longer

Programme 1 is demonstrated by Team Member Harriet.

Harriet first joined The Reach For Health Centre in 2015 as an apprentice whilst playing semi-professional football for Derby County’s 1st team.