Flexibility Exercises

Improve ease of movement with gentle stretches that help you stay mobile and comfortable.

Flexibility is important for everyday comfort and mobility. These simple stretching exercises are designed to help keep your joints moving freely and your muscles supple, making it easier to bend, reach and turn.

Whether you're getting dressed, tying your shoes or reaching into a cupboard, a little more flexibility can make a big difference to how confident and capable you feel.

These movements are low-impact and suitable for most people. Just go at your own pace and don’t push into pain.

Before You Begin:

• Wear loose, comfortable clothing
• Find a quiet, safe space to move in
• Move slowly and avoid bouncing
• Stop if you feel any discomfort or strain

Chair Yoga for Flexibility

Sit-to-Stand Exercises

Foot Exercises

Exercises for Healthy Joints

Useful Links and Contacts

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NHS Flexibility Exercises

These flexibility exercises can be done at home to help improve your health and mobility.

View NHS Flexibility Exercises

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Looking for more?

Find local exercise classes and other online video resources to help support strength, balance and movement.

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Staying Active Help and Contacts

These organisations offer advice and support on a wide range of topics, including ageing well, staying independent, managing health conditions and accessing care services.

Find Staying Active support

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With thanks to Move it or Lose it it for providing these helpful videos. Visit their website to explore more ways to stay active: Move it or Lose it