Get Active with These Exercises
Participate in a wide range of sports and exercises to stay active. Caregivers are advised to review these exercises for suitability prior to carrying them out with seniors.
Kindly note that all listings indicate minimum mobility status (e.g. an activity suitable for someone who is bedbound will also be suitable for a wheelchair user).
Seeking activity ideas? Check out this link to explore activity toolkits produced by AIC!
For a compilation of resources (including activity booklets) to support persons living with dementia and their caregivers, please visit this page.
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Active Health Programme for SeniorsJoin a wide range of activities for seniors by Sport Singapore’s Active Health. This includes workshops, walks, movement screening and the “Combat Age-Related Loss of Muscle (CALM)” programme. Target Audience: Public (Seniors) Find out more here. Photo credit: Sport Singapore |
Move It Feel Strong [Part of Health Promotion Board’s Live Well Age Well]Join the Health Promotion Board’s “Move It Feel Strong” exercise sessions in the neighbourhood and feel more energetic with kakis. Learn strength, balance and flexibility exercises to grow stronger, reduce risk of falling, joint pain and stiffness. Target Audience: Public (Seniors) Find out more here and download the Healthy 365 app to sign up. For enquiries regarding seated exercise options, email hpb_mailbox@hpb.gov.sg Photo credit: Health Promotion Board |
National Steps Challenge™Stay active daily with the Health Promotion Board’s National Steps Challenge™. Simply clock steps and Moderate to Vigorous Physical Activity (MVPA) minutes and be rewarded, all year round. Target Audience: Public Find out more here and download the Healthy 365 app to sign up. Photo credit: Health Promotion Board |
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Stroke Support Station Virtual ProgrammesGet active through free virtual seated workout programmes curated by Stroke Support Station for persons recovering from stroke, seniors and wheelchair users. Participants should be accompanied by caregivers, where required. Target Audience: Public and Community Care Organisations Find out more here. Photo credit: Stroke Support Station |
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Managing Bone HealthThis resource by the Singapore General Hospital features easy to follow home exercises to aid in bone health. Each exercise is clearly described with step-by-step instructions and illustrations. Target Audience: Public and Community Care Organisations Find out more here. Photo credit: Singapore General Hospital |
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Frailty Exercises by St Luke’s HospitalSedentary lifestyles pose significant health risks due to prolonged inactivity, potentially leading to frailty and mobility issues which can affect daily activities. Employing proper exercise techniques to strengthen our muscles and reverse muscle loss is crucial. Combat frailty with these eight simple yet effective exercises developed by Physiotherapists from St Luke’s Hospital. Target Audience: Public and Community Care Organisations Find out more here. Photo credit: St Luke’s Hospital |
Mobility Workout for SeniorsFor those experiencing stiff joints, doing some mobility exercises may help to improve the range of motion and correct muscular imbalances. Join the energetic instructors in this 30-minute exercise video by Sport Singapore. Target Audience: Public (Seniors) and Community Care Organisations Find out more below: Photo credit: Sport Singapore |
Stay Home Workout VideoWatch these recorded exercises by Dementia Singapore to keep active with your loved ones. Target Audience: Public and Community Care Organisations Find out more here. Photo credit: Dementia Singapore |
Stronger For Longer Exercise VideosThis is a video series from VintageRadio.sg to help beat Sarcopenia, a condition characterised by loss of muscle mass, strength and function as individuals age. The videos include a warm-up episode, followed by 5 episodes focusing on exercises for different parts of the body. Target Audience: Public and Community Care Organisations Find out more here. Photo credit: VintageRadioSG |
Tai Chi for ArthritisLearn basic Tai Chi moves through this collection of 12 videos by the National Arthritis Foundation featuring basic Tai Chi moves to help ease joint pains, stiffness, and improve overall wellbeing. Target Audience: Public and Community Care Organisations Find out more here. Photo credit: National Arthritis Foundation |
Video Playlist: Easy Workout for Seniors (Low Intensity)Follow the Active Health exercises in this playlist of 15 videos by Sport Singapore. Chair options are also available. Target Audience: Public (Seniors) and Community Care Organisations Find out more here. Photo credit: Sport Singapore |
Video Playlist: Seated Workout for Seniors (Low Intensity)Enjoy a compilation of 34 exercise videos with chair-based exercises by Sport Singapore. Target Audience: Public (Seniors) and Community Care Organisations Find out more here. Photo credit: Sport Singapore |
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AIC Activity Repository
This page was created to provide a one-stop site for seniors, healthcare staff, volunteers and caregivers to discover a wide range of activities and resources that can be enjoyed by seniors with limited mobility.
