Help the Aged exercise materials

Step to the Future DVD/Video

Step to the Future is an exercise programme devised to help older people to keep strong and active in later life.

You progress through the standing, chair-based and floor exercises in a programme that helps to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve endurance and balance. 

Presenter Seona Ross has over 65 years' experience teaching exercise, and is joined by an enthusiastic team of older people.

Available on VHS (in English only, with subtitles) and DVD (in English or Hindi, with English subtitles).

For more details and to buy your copy, please visit our Online Shop.  Alternatively, call 0800 169 1609.

Be Strong, Be Steady video

Be strong, Be steady is a complete and progressive programme of chair-based and standing exercises which will strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and improve balance.

Led by older people, the video is easy to follow, with clear instructions and demonstrations.

For more details and to buy your copy, please visit our Online Shop.  Alternatively, call 0800 169 1609.

‘Be strong, Be steady’ is available in English, Punjabi, Bengali and Cantonese. When you order, please state which language you would like.

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Exercise book

Strength and balance exercises for healthy ageing

This illustrated A4 work book contains descriptions of exercises to help maintain strength and balance. The book has a hard cover, comes with a stand, and is spiral bound at the top so that each page can be flipped over. Each exercise is clearly illustrated and described.

Order a hard copy from Help the Aged Publications for £6 plus £1.75 p&p.

Alternatively, download Strength and balance exercises for healthy ageing (PDF,699k) 

Please note: the comments in this book are for general information only and are not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. The illustrations are copyright protected. You should consult your GP before starting an exercise programme, and you may wish to perform the exercises for the first time in the company of an exercise specialist.

Other exercise materials

Balance training website

This website, designed by the University of Southampton and RioMed, enables older people to identify factors that increase their risk of falling, and to plan an exercise programme around their needs and requirements.

Visit the Balance Training website

Otago exercise programme to prevent falls

This exercise programme, originating in Dunedin, New Zealand, is proving popular amongst some falls practitioners in the UK.

Find out more on the Accident Compensation Corporation website