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Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the UK and the fourth largest cause of death in the UK.

While acute rehabilitation in your first 6 months focuses on immediate recovery, post-stroke rehabilitation is equally important to regain your independence and improve your quality of life. At Longevity Health & Fitness, we support stroke survivors in their secondary rehabilitation after being discharged from neurophysiotherapy, helping them continue to make progress toward their goals.

Exercise after stroke

The Stroke Association strongly encourages exercise following stroke, due to the numerous benefits it can provide survivors. Not only does exercise reduce the risk of another stroke and other heart-related conditions, exercise improves walking, mobility and balance which are almost always affected by stroke. In addition to the physical benefits, exercise helps to lift your mood and reduce depression – a common challenge for stroke survivors.

Recommended exercise types for stroke

Cardiovascular

This form of exercise is one of the most effective ways to improve overall heart and lung function, enhancing blood circulation throughout the body and improving brain function. Exercises including walking, swimming and cycling can help restore function, independence and promote overall well-being.

Strength

Strength exercise has been found to be beneficial in building and maintaining nerve pathways between the brain and body. This form of exercise can also help improve muscle function to improve mobility, motor control and overall independence. Examples may include sit to stand, seated row and wall push-ups.

Mobility

Mobility exercises are important to help restore functional movement, decrease and prevent muscle stiffness and enhance circulation. Exercises may include yoga, cat cow and hamstring stretches, and can also assist with overall posture and gait.

Coordination

Exercises that focus on coordination, including ladder and cone exercises or step-ups, can help restore the body’s ability to move in a controlled manner. Coordination exercises can help rebuild and maintain neural pathways to improve overall motor control, balance and movement patterns.

Kind words from our clients

"I found Longevity by chance when looking for an exercise professional who could understand the needs of my husband. He had a stroke many years ago, has mobility limitations and overall osteoarthritis. He was becoming less and less active and I needed to find the right person to gently motivate and push him. It has made such a difference to his strength and stamina and is allowing him to maintain more independence. I couldn’t recommend Longevity enough!”"

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How we can help

At Longevity Health & Fitness, we specialise in helping stroke survivors regain strength, mobility, and confidence through targeted clinical exercise programmes. With our bespoke approach, you’ll be guided safely through exercises tailored to your needs and abilities.

Our process

Initial consultation & assessment

Personalised program delivery

One-to-one sessions

Home exercise support

This is where we begin. We’ll review your medical history, assess your current fitness levels and movement, and discuss your goals. From there, we’ll create a personalised exercise plan tailored to your needs.

Your plan will be delivered through one-to-one sessions and supported with home exercises. This combined approach provides structure, maintains progress and encourages accountability between sessions.

Your exercise practitioner will guide you through structured one-to-one sessions targeting all key areas of your fitness. Each session is adapted to how you’re feeling on the day and can be adjusted for symptoms, injuries or other health considerations.

Between one-to-one sessions, your practitioner will provide exercises to reinforce your progress and support you to make long-term, sustainable progress.