Advice from health professionals
Below are some online exercise resources that come directly from health professionals and provide evidence-based advice and recommendations.
There is no substitute for personalised advice. Contact a health professional if you have an injury or need individual advice.
The Safe Exercise at Home website has free videos and resources which have been developed by physiotherapists.
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The NSW Healthy Ageing and Fall Prevention Network has some great online exercises focused on falls prevention as well as some resources on healthy ageing. ​
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Exercise Right has some recommendations for exercise that helps with falls prevention.
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Exercise & Women's Health is a free e-book published by Exercise and Sports Science Australia, discussing the benefits of exercise for women's health.
Get Up and Go is a guide to staying steady by SAGA that provides some information on falls as well as specific strength and balance exercises you can do at home.
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The Conversation has a good article on why your muscles ache after exercise.​