Strengthening Exercises
The benefits of body strengthening are often overlooked by healthcare professionals and people living with a long-term condition.
But research tells us that providing physio-approved, evidence-based advice and guidance would encourage more people to get started. Stronger My Way is a behaviour change campaign set up to help patients access basic exercises to do strengthening on a more regular basis.
The benefits Strengthening can have will help with ongoing symptoms and future health:
- maintain a healthy heart
- increase brain power
- maintain bone density
- improve balance
- reduce joint pain
- Reduce condition flare ups
- improve mental health
You do not need previous fitness experience. Exercises can be simple and gradually increased. It can be done at home or as a class/group.