Strength and Flex exercise plan: how-to videos - Exercise
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - posture
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to have the correct posture.
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - warm up
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to warm up.
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
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- you have any concerns about your health
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- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - standing press-up
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do a standing press-up.
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - pull-up
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do a pull-up.
Media review due: 3 May 2022
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - squat
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do a squat.
Media review due: 3 May 2022
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - thigh stretch
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do a thigh stretch.
Media review due: 3 May 2022
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - calf stretch
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do a calf stretch.
Media review due: 3 May 2022
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - hamstring stretch
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do a hamstring stretch.
Media review due: 3 May 2022
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - chest stretch
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do a chest stretch.
Media review due: 3 May 2022
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - upper back stretch
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do an upper back stretch.
Media review due: 3 May 2022
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - tricep stretch
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do a tricep stretch.
Media review due: 3 May 2022
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - sit to stand
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do a sit to stand.
Media review due: 3 May 2022
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - wide squat
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do a wide squat.
Media review due: 3 May 2022
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - bench dip
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do a bench dip.
Media review due: 3 May 2022
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This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - wide pull-up
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do a wide pull-up.
Media review due: 3 May 2022
See exercise video safety information
This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Video: NHS Strength and flexibility - sit to stand with calf raise
In this video, Laura from the NHS Couch to 5K programme, shows you how to do a sit to stand with calf raise.
Media review due: 3 May 2022
See exercise video safety information
This exercise video is suitable for most people, but is not tailored to any specific condition, characteristic or person.
Get advice from a GP or health professional before trying it, especially if:
- you have any concerns about your health
- you are not sure if the exercises are suitable
- you have any pre-existing health problems or injuries, or any current symptoms
Stop the exercise immediately and get medical help if you feel any pain or feel unwell.
Page last reviewed: 24 October 2018
Next review due: 24 October 2021