Downloadable resources
READY.STEADY.BALANCE for class participants
This resource has been designed for older adults who can stand with minimal support. Version 1 is an introductory programme, version 2 builds onto the initial exercises. Each exercise is low impact that will help improve leg strength and balance. We recommend completing this programme (or an equivalent strength and balance class) twice a week.
Games, skills and drills for instructors
We've created a booklet full of games, skills and drills for our Live Stronger for Longer, Community Strength and Balance class instructors to use.
Watch the videos for the activities:
Coordination/cognitive activities
- Finger switch | video 1 | video 2
- Air dictionary
- Arm rotations
- What’s the word?
- Paper, scissors, rock
Advanced drills
- Alternating hand clap & Hand to foot clap
- Individual catching drills
- Lunge balance drill
- Bean bag foot tag
Advanced games
- Hula hoop chain game
- Poi rakau
- Pool noodle balance
- Hole tarp
- Frogs across the pond
- Time machine
- Loggers
