Dementia-Friendly Seated Walking Workout
Tutor: Sam Godfrey, Nordic Walking and online fitness instructor
Join fitness trainer Sam for a Dementia-Friendly Seated Walking Workout, a fun, easy-to-follow way to move your body, get some steps in and feel fabulous! Take part seated or standing, this class is fully adaptable. Why not put on a pedometer or smartphone step-counter to count your steps as you go! Sam’s session includes a warmup, the workout, and cooldown and stretch.
This session was part of Dementia Action Week. You can find other Dementia Action Week sessions on our Dementia Action Week 2025 page.
If you enjoyed this session, visit our Dementia-Friendly Exercise Classes Playlist on YouTube for more activities!
Preparation
Make sure you have plenty of space to move and clear any potential hazards; use a sturdy, stable chair if doing a seated workout.
Video time
30 minutes
Benefits of Exercise for Dementia
Although exercise cannot slow down or prevent Dementia once a person has the condition, physical activity can offer the opportunity to spend time with other people and maintain independence - Alzheimer's Society.
Regular physical activity can improve self-sufficiency, self confidence and cognition, and can also help to build or maintain muscle strength and balance, helping people living with dementia maintain their independence for longer - Dementia UK.
Physical exercise can also help to improve mood, by reducing anxiety, stress and depression and increasing endorphins which make us feel good.
- Nothing required for a standing workout
- A sturdy, stable chair for a seated workout
More from Dementia Action Week 2025
This May we're supporting Dementia Action Week, an Alzheimer's Society campaign that brings people together to take action on dementia and to raise awareness of the importance of a timely and accurate diagnosis for people affected by dementia.
We are marking Dementia Action Week at the Virtual Village Hall with a programme of sessions designed to support people living with and affected by dementia.
