Carers Active’s online video sessions are an opportunity for carers and the people they care for to access a range of movement or stretching based activities. These videos are replays of live Carers Active online sessions and can be viewed at any time. You don’t need any special equipment and you can do the sessions from the comfort of your home.
Notice on exercise:
Before taking part in physical activity, make sure you have a safe space around you. Take breaks whenever you need to and do as little or as much of the activity as you choose.
Zumba fitness
Join Jane Alexander who will lead you through this fun and inclusive Zumba session. ZUMBA ® is a Latin-inspired, dance - fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, which create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness system! This class format combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body in an aerobic/fitness fashion to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits. The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow choreography from around the world that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. All abilities can enjoy it and no experience is needed. Have a little sweat and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong!
Tai chi
A Tai Chi session with Sandra Shaw, a Clinical Exercise Specialist. Sandra demonstrates simple movements designed to improve mobility, balance and a general sense of wellbeing.
Mr Motivator
Mr Motivator leads a 12-minute fun, accessible, and motivating workout for carers, followed by a short Q&A. This session was organised by Carers UK and Age UK Islington.
Cardio and Strength
A fun introduction to cardio and strength based exercises.
Energising fitness
Get your body moving with a fun and accessible fitness session to help re-energise your week. Sophie, a certified personal trainer and fitness coach, will warm you up with some mobility, get you working on your strength and cool you down with some flexibility.
FLexercise
Enjoy these aerobic and stength building exercises with Alison.
Beginners Latin dance
Enjoy our first beginners Latin dance session, led by dance teacher Mauricio from Latin Motion. Covering both Bachata and Salsa, this session give beginners a solid base of all the most commonly used steps and turns, helping uplift both your mental and physical wellbeing.
In this second session, Mauricio from Latin Motion gives beginners a solid base for Bachata and Salsa, and a brief introduction to Cha-Cha-Cha.
Daytime Disco
Take part in a fun and uplifting dance session.
Seated yoga
Yoga instructor Sangeeta Bhandari provides an introduction to Hatha Yoga breathing techniques and gentle seated exercises.
Pilates for beginners
A flowing Pilates sequence that builds suppleness and flexibility across the joints led by Emma Marks. Suggested props - a mat, a large pillow and a hand towel.
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