Virtual
- Government guidelines for exercise
- Walk with a Doc (national)
- A grassroots effort with a model based on sustainability and simplicity, Walk with a Doc is a global effort to inspire communities through movement and conversation. A doctor gives a brief presentation on a health topic while leading participants on a walk at their own pace.
- Dance for Parkinson's Disease
- This program offers specialized dance classes to people with Parkinson's, their families, friends, and care partners online and in-person, in New York City and in more than 300 communities across 25 countries.
- NIH Exercise and Physical Activity (NIH’s physical activity page)
- ACE exercise database and library
- Learn proper position and execution of exercises for different body parts, using weights, bands, or body weight, for beginner, intermediate, or advanced levels.
- Includes a video specifically to teach balance exercises.
- Exercise bands for strength training at home
- Lift with Cee
- Step-by-step weightlifting for women.
- Cancer Fitness
- Expert-led, research-backed exercise programs for cancer patients and survivors to boost strength, reduce recurrence, and improve quality of life.
- Founded by surgical oncologist Dr. Jay Harness; includes educational videos and a global community promoting movement as part of cancer care.
- CancerFit for Survivors
- Virtual fitness classes led by certified exercise-oncology trainers. Designed for cancer survivors to rebuild strength, stamina, and confidence after treatment.
- CancerFit Live — join real-time classes ($5 per session)
- CancerFit On Demand — access workout videos anytime ($5/month)
Exercises to improve function and pain in back, neck and various joints
Links to exercises for seniors
- Go4Life videos on YouTube: (940) Go4Life Exercise Videos
- Online Classes — Free for Medicare Advantage
- Sit and Be Fit — Low impact exercise program for Osteoporosis, Arthritis, Neuropathy, Parkinson’s
- Tai Chi Exercises for Arthritis | Arthritis Foundation
- Chair Yoga
Strength training to combat osteoporosis
- Exercise Recommendations for Osteoporosis - Free course
- Stronger Bones, Stronger Body (Amazon.com, Movies & TV)
- Strength Training for Osteoporosis - Susie Hathaway
Link to exercises for POTS disease (Autonomic dysfunction)
- Exercises for POTS disease
- Program developed by CHOP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia); final pages of the PDF include a pacing schedule for both cardiovascular exercise and strength training.
- Exercises for Dysautonomia Patients
- Free, medically-reviewed exercise program for POTS and other forms of dysautonomia to improve symptoms and safely build endurance.
- Includes a structured, progressive plan to increase blood volume, enhance circulation, and support daily functioning.
Links to exercises for hip pain
- Hip (trochanteric) bursitis exercise guide
- Step-by-step stretches and strengthening moves designed to relieve pain on the outside of the hip and improve mobility, especially for those with trochanteric bursitis.
Intense and short time commitment exercises for busy people
- Short fitness videos — 10–20 minutes targeting different exercises (not free).
Subscription programs
List of certified trainers and exercise physiologists.
To find reliable trainers and/or exercise physiologists, check the US Registry of Exercise Professionals and look for those who belong to: National Strength and Conditioning Association and The American College of Sports Medicine and who have the following certifications: CSTS (Certified Strength Training Specialist), EP (Exercise Physiologist), CEP (Clinical Exercise Physiologist).
Exercise Physiologists (bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology or equivalent) and Clinical Exercise Physiologists (master’s degree in exercise physiology or equivalent) are trained to work with patients with injuries, chronic diseases, strokes, and other medical conditions. You can also find them via the exercise physiologists registry certified by the American College of Sports Medicine.
