Carers Active’s online video sessions are an opportunity for carers and the people they care for to access and enjoy a range of movement or stretching based activities. The video sessions below are replays of live Carers Active Share and Learn 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, at any time that suits you.
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.
Carers UK or the session facilitator does not accept liability for any injuries caused by participating in the sessions below. If you have any current medical conditions/injuries or are pregnant, you may wish to consult your doctor for specific advice before taking part in the session.
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.
Functional fitness
An inclusive class led by Sophie Tosone that will help improve your mobility, strength and stamina with specific movements which you can use in everyday life. The class is open to all abilities and fitness levels so all you need is your own body and a small space.
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.
Active walking
Looking for quick and simple ways to build physical activity into your day? Aimed at all fitness levels, join us for an online walking for fitness session with qualified personal trainer Ben Cucax. You will follow a series of exercises, including warming up and cool down with stretches. This session is supported by Sport England.
Seated martial arts
Instructor Sifu Nick Martin from Stay Safe Global will help you discover how outer balance and control can be developed through inner focus and breathing exercises. You will be encouraged to create your own internal and external exercise routines and gain confidence through martial skill acquisition exercises. The session is ideal for carers of all levels and fitness.
Love to Move
Love to Move is a seated exercise programme for fun, social engagement, strength, flexibility and core stability. Love to Move works the brain as well as the body, helping with memory, cognition and wellbeing. Originally designed to benefit people living with dementia, it’s an activity that you can take part in with the person you care for or on your own. You will hear from a carer who joins regular sessions with her husband and an instructor who will give you a taster of the exercises, so make sure you are sitting comfortably!
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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