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May - Our sessions now include 'Squats'!

25/5/2026

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​Our Exercises for Fun classes on Mondays are now including SQUATS. 

We can’t avoid squatting in our daily life, e.g. getting out of a low chair, or gardening,
or getting up from the toilet.

Try to find time to take a look at this month's 'Exercise of the Month' video on doing squats safely:-
Have fun, and keep moving.

Helen
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A special thank you to Graeme Greed, plus May's 'Exercise of the Month'

30/4/2026

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With strong attendances continuing, Exercises for Fun is all about staying active, improving fitness, and sharing some fun and good company as we go.

Special thanks this month go to Graeme Greed  - U3A Benalla's 'sound equipment ' guru - for working with Elly to improve the sound quality of the music played during our session.

'Back Flare-Up?' is the topic of May's 'Exercise of the Month' selected from the wonderful 'Be Mobile Physiotherapists' YouTube site - 'Do These 6 Gentle Exercises' (Over 55's).'
Keep moving and have fun!

​Helen 
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Exercise of the Month 'How to Get Down & Up from the Floor'

27/3/2026

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Here's April's 'Exercise of the Month' recommendation!
Helen
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Recommended for October - '60-second movement snacks!'

25/9/2025

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Here are a few simple and effective exercises you can do in under a minute! 

Have fun and keep moving!

​Helen Jeffree
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Exercise of the month - September - Shoulder pain exercises

26/8/2025

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This month's videos focus on “How to fix shoulder pain”,(Rotator cuff tear), to help you on recovery by building strength and NOT avoiding movement.

The Physios' advice is:- DO SOMETHING RATHER THAN NOTHING!
​Don't forget to click on Exercise of the Month at the top of the right hand column to see all of the monthly exercises.
 
Helen Jeffree.
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August - 'How to get out of the car easier'....

28/7/2025

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It's the end of July, time to check out the exercise video to work on in August.  Scroll down and take a look at this next video on “How to get out of the car easier”.
You can check out other exercise videos by clicking on 'Exercise of the Month'.

​Come and join us on Monday at 9.30 am to keep moving.


Have fun.
​

Helen Jeffree
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July - Reducing Knee Pain

27/6/2025

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Helen
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Some exercise ideas for June from Be Mobile Physiotherapy

5/6/2025

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Have Fun and Keep Moving!

Helen
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Warm up for 7 minutes!  Be Mobile Physiotherapy Video

29/4/2025

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I'm thinking of using videos with physiotherapists during classes - here's an example!
Have Fun!

​Helen
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    Exercise of the Month

    About 'Exercises for Fun'

    Research shows that there are many benefits of exercising with a group.  Exercise can reduce the risk of falls and can increase our mobility, while maintaining our strength.  It can improve our mood too.

    Come along and join our Exercises for Fun group in the Seniors' auditorium and have fun!

    Meeting Times

    Exercises for Fun is held weekly in the main hall at the Benalla Senior Citizens Community Centre on Monday mornings from 9.30 to 11 am.   

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    Helen Jeffree
    ​0490 092 267

    Links

    At Home Exercises 55+ - Be Mobile Physiotherapy on YouTube 
    Liveup Exercises and Exercise Sheets - Australian Department of Health, Disability & Ageing

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