This is the first video in a 5-part series of Strong Foundations: Express Workout videos.
Video Series
Strong Foundations: Express Video 1 (with bands)
Side Step with Squat
This exercise will strengthen the important muscles in your legs and hips. It will also improve your balance. You don’t need any equipment, so try it with me now!
Brain Boost: Backwards Alphabet
Our Brain Boosts are fun and challenging. They get your brain working, helping it to become more flexible and versatile. For added challenge, try walking on the spot, tapping your toes out in front or standing on one leg when you do this.
Band Row For Back Strength (standing)
Do you want to feel stronger everyday and improve your posture? This is a slightly more challenging exercise to strengthen the important muscles in your back.
Band Row For Back Strength (seated)
This exercise will strengthen the important muscles in your back. Having strong back muscles will help you to feel stronger for everyday activities. You will also find yourself standing up taller with better posture.
Toe Balance Walk
Try this balance exercise with me now! It’s more interesting than standing on one leg, and is a great balance challenge.
Shoulder Snake
Do you have stiff, tense shoulders? Are the muscles in your upper back or neck tight? Join me now for this super-short video which will mobilise your upper back and relieve tight shoulders.
Balloon Breathing
If you are feeling stressed , anxious or like you just can’t calm your mind, this will help you. You can do this simple breathing exercise in less than a minute. It doesn’t sound like it’s long enough but try it and see how you feel. You’ll be surprised how quickly it works.
Heel Raise (two up, one down)
This exercise is a variation on the Heel Raise that we often do. It will help to strengthen your ankles. Having strong, stable ankles is crucial for good balance and will help you to feel steadier on your feet.
Move More Easily: Back, Neck and Posture
The Back, Neck & Posture videos include Move More Easily exercises which are chosen to help mobilise your spine, relieve tension in your neck and shoulders and improve your posture.