Chest press
Press the palms together at chest height for 3-5 seconds, breathe, release, and repeat.
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Upper-body strength
Practise these four exercises slowly from a stable chair and stop before pain.
Side arm raises
Raise straight but soft arms to shoulder height, then lower without shrugging.
Wall press
Face a wall from the chair, place palms at chest height, bend the elbows slightly, then press away gently.
Biceps curl
With empty hands or optional 0.5 L bottles, bend the elbows and bring the hands toward the shoulders.
Helpful cue
Move slowly, keep the joints soft, and let your breathing stay natural.
Do not do this
Do not force the range, lock a joint, move quickly, or hold your breath.
Who should take extra care
Stop with pain, pressure, unusual shortness of breath, or dizziness.
Safety first
- Ask your doctor before starting if you have heart disease, uncontrolled blood pressure, dizziness or fainting, a fall in the last 6 months, surgery in the last 3 months, diagnosed osteoporosis, a hip or knee replacement, a painful joint, or pregnancy.
- Pain is a stop sign. Stop with burning, pressure, or sharp pain; normal muscle tiredness is different from pain.
- For seated work use a sturdy, armless, wheel-free chair with a firm seat against a wall. Keep both feet flat; use a stable book support if needed.
- For every standing or balance movement keep a fixed support within one arm's reach.
- Never hold your breath. Breathe with the movement and return to normal breathing when effort rises.
- If you feel dizzy, sit down, wait one minute, and end the session for that day.
- Drink water, practise at least one hour after a meal, and use non-slip shoes or a non-slip bare-foot surface.
- Use a comfortable range. Forward bends come from the hips with a long, neutral spine; avoid sudden twisting.
- This programme is not medical treatment and does not replace physiotherapy.
Exercise groups
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Educational movement guide; not medical treatment or physiotherapy.