In this short video Leon and Janet demonstrate different ways of performing the Step Challenge including indoor and outdoor options and alternatives if you don’t have a step.
This challenge helps to mobilise and strengthen the joints and muscles of the lower body as well as improve the efficiency of the heart and lungs.
Why not keep track of your progress using our activity tracker?
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Remember to listen to your body and take it at your own pace. There are lots more movement videos and resources available on the Versus Arthritis YouTube channel and website.
I’m at that age of 55 when skin is starting to sag, everything feels floppy and I’m putting on weight around my tummy. Have OA in left ankle as well as my neck. Thinking of joining the gym so can you weight machines etc. Don’t know if it’s a good idea or not as after carrying heavy shopping & usually have a migraine from my neck OA. What do you think?
Join our amazing team of steppers, coming together in June to defy arthritis. With your help, support is available and there are many things people can do to live a fulfilling life.
Read more to see how you can get involved in the June steps challenge.
What a baffling disease. Whatever the exercise was, the one that kept my arms and legs strong enough for using the bath, it has gone. Whats gone is strange because its not like I don't move around either, because I do, except it's mostly around the house these days. I climb the exercise steps, 12 minutes until out of puff, no problem. I lift the kettle to brew up regular, multiple times a day, a bit of a struggle, but I'm a man, I can do it. But step into an empty bathtub, and I can't get in. It might as well be crawling with tomb raiding spiders, or carved from carbon dioxide ice. Can anybody cure this Ablutophobia.
This June, we bring you the Sit and Reach Challenge.
This challenge, presented by fitness professional Leon Wormley, together with his Mum Janet, is designed to help improve the flexibility of your lower back and hamstrings, reducing tightness and stiffness. Over time this can help with tasks like picking things off the floor or putting socks on.
Leon and Janet demonstrate different ways to perform the challenge, including seated and floor-based versions. They will also take you through additional exercises you can do to improve the range of movement in the lower back.
All our challenges are designed especially for those living with arthritis and joint pain.
Then I bought 2 marvelous gadgets, a Japanese hoe ( robust metal hook on a small handle ) and a folding stool. I can now weed vert efficiently sitting down !
Hope this may e hseful for some of you keen gardeners,
I have just completed 6 week hydrotherapy sessions via the physio department and would like to know if there are any hydrotherapy classes I can go to to follow on. I live in South Yorkshire. My physio has only been able to suggest Aqua-aerobics or Aqua zumba at my local leisure centre, both of which would not be suitable.
Thanks
My 12 week one hour a week Healthy Options a charity organisation funded by my GP referral ended today my GP made no offer of any further funds at all -paid direct by NHS / public purse. This organisation has offered me at a reduced price at £20 per month the above and additionaly Qi Gong a martial art but in essence only Tai Chi low impact course also aimed at those with health problems and Arthritis ( Please Community comments on effectiveness of Qi Gong for Arthritis sufferers - my research and discussion at length convince me its benificial. Bottom line is on £74 UC total income weekly "there is Zero money to pay £20 per month as poor. Healthy Options won't offer help with funding. How can i get this funding and which Charities. Is there a National UK sports charity. This is obviously a very small amount of Health training input.
Hi, newbie here :-)
I've had RA for 20 odd years, I'm 52 just now. I've always tried to stay active but sometimes RA has put its foot down lol
I have always wanted to walk the West Highland Way and I feel its maybe now or never but I don't know if it's just a step too far.
I have a year to prepare and obviously judge my body's reaction to longer hikes but just wondering if anyone has attempted/done this. The plan would be to do it over 7 days and stay in hotels so limited weight to carry and a hot bath at night.
Any advice appreciated, many thanks.
How can Versus Arthritis help you to plan time to exercise
How to exercise safely for those with painful joints
Neither your advice leaflet nor the local NHS leaflet mention this as a complication, and certainly my wife was not informed of this complication.
Had she known about this 4 years ago, she might well have got a considerable improvement in her quality of life and freedom from pain by the simple expedient of either insoles or built up shoes.
Why haven't Versus Arthritis highlighted this?
Hi all, so after a few days research I have found some physio exercise on YouTube & have begun doing them which do seem to be helping . I used to have a very active job till my mum who has dementia came to live with us 4 yrs ago & then my life totally changed I was in lockdown from then on as mum cannot be left by herself as a consequence my own health has been affected but I won't give in I will try all I can to improve my health also my own mental health which can be affected when I'm physically struggling, Wishing you all to be well X
Exercise and movement are one of the best ways to help you boost your physical and mental wellbeing.
You may have already started the Let's Move programme or perhaps you’re part way through.
The programme is designed to give you the tools you need to help get more movement in your life and give you more confidence.
To help you with any intentions you've decided on this year, here’s my advice on ways to find what works for you and tips to keep motivated.