Resistance band exercises 

The Department of Health and Aged Care recommend completing at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most days no matter your age, weight, or health condition.

This is because exercise has so many benefits! Exercise helps you:

• Manage existing health issues
• Reduce the risk of developing chronic health conditions
• Reduce the risk of falling
• Maintain your independence
• Manage pain and improve mobility.

Find out more about how exercise can help you in this article.

1. Wrap the band around the bottom of your foot.
2. Firmly hold on to each end of the band.
3. Keep your leg straight and your heel on the ground.
4. Start with your arms straight in front of you.
5. Pull the band until your hands are at the side of your chest.
6. Gently return to the start position.

You can do up to 10 reps of this exercise. If you want to another set, remember to build up slowly and work to your fitness level.

The chest press is a great upper body exercise that strengthens your chest, shoulder, and arm muscles.

1. Wrap the band around a chair or around your upper back.
2. Firmly holding onto each end of the band.
3. Start with your hands at the side of your chest.
4. Push both arms out in front of you.
5. Slowly return hands to the start position.

The bicep curl focuses on improving the strength of your arm muscles.

1. Place the middle of the band underneath both your feet.
2. Firmly hold on to each end of the band.
3. Start with your hands down by your side.
4. Bring your hands towards your shoulder while bending your elbows.
5. Slowly return to the start position.

You can do up to 10 reps of this exercise. If you want to another set, remember to build up slowly and work to your fitness level.