Osteoporosis Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (Asthma, bronchitis) Cardio Vascular disease High cholesterol Diabetes High blood pressure (Hypertension) Non specific low back pain Total joint replacement
Reduced joint pain and stiffness - Increased flexibility Increased muscle strength - Reduced de-conditioning of muscle Increased aerobic fitness and endurance Decreased pain Reduced disability Decreased risk of cardio-vascular disease (heart failure, stroke) Decreased reliance on medications Reduce high blood pressure (hypertension) Reduce high cholesterol levels (hypercholesterolemia) Increase Range of movement of a joint Reduce body fat
Cardiovascular Swimming Walking – Indoors treadmill - outdoors Cycling - Indoors bike – outdoors
Resistance Swimming Free weights Body weight Bands
Flexibility Mobility
Shopping Housework Games Dancing Using the stairs Walking