Our Brain Boosts are fun and challenging. They get your brain working, helping it to become more flexible and versatile.
Video Series
Brain Boost – Opposite Arm Challenge (video)
Supple Shoulders (three quick exercises to relieve stiffness and tension)
Join me now for this short video – with 3 quick exercises to get your shoulders and upper back moving. Great as a quick warm-up in the morning or after you have been sitting still for too long. This video will help to relieve stiffness and tension in the shoulders . You will feel more flexible
Tandem Stand with visual tracking (balance exercise video)
You have probably done one of our tandem stand exercises before. This is a new version with added challenge. It’s only 3 minutes long so grab a pen and click play on the video above to do the exercise together!
Move More Easily video 2 (exercises for stiff joints, arthritis and just getting moving)
If you want to get moving, relieve stiff joints and feel more flexible, this 7-minute video is the one for you. It’s a great way to start your day! It also works after you’ve been sitting down for a while or as a warm-up before something more vigorous.
Heel raise with mini squat (ankle strength and balance exercise video)
This exercise is a good (slightly advanced) variation on the Heel Raise that we often do. It’s really good for strengthening your ankles, which is crucial for good balance.
Ankle circles – balance & mobility exercise (exercise video)
This is such a great exercise to do. Apart from anything else, it just feels good! You can do this anytime and anywhere. We do it as part of the warm-up in our Strong Foundations classes. I know people who do it before they get out of bed in the morning.
One Leg Stand with ball roll (balance exercise video)
This balance exercise is a variation on the one leg stand. Better balance means you can feel confident and steady on your feet. It’s easier to go out, see friends and actively participate in life when you aren’t worried about your balance.
Seated Trunk Twist – spinal mobility stretch (exercise video)
This simple exercise will mobilise your middle and upper back. It’s great as a warm-up exercise, whether before doing other exercises, or just when getting ready for your day.
Hip mobility exercise (exercise video)
This gentle exercise will lubricate your hip joint, reducing stiffness and allowing you to move more easily. Keeping your hip joint healthy and moving well will help you to feel stable and confident on your feet. It may also reduce pain and discomfort in your hip joint.
Back of Neck Stretch – for good posture and pain relief (exercise video)
This simple exercise will improve your posture and relieve neck pain and stiffness. It’s a great one to do regularly throughout the day, and especially after you have spent time on your computer or tablet, when you may have been holding your neck in an uncomfortable position.