These resources are designed to help you start strength training at home. There are mixture of flashcards and videos, as well as ready made programmes for you to try.

Before you start it is important to watch the ‘Hints and tips’ video. If you would like to explore further, we have also created two other videos to help you understand more about strength training.

Contact the mykidneysandme@uhl-tr.nhs.uk email if you would like some exercise bands!

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Hints and tips
What is repetitions to maximum
How to individualise my training

Warm up and cool down

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Warm up video
Cool down video

‘Do it with me’ session videos

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Beginner session I
Beginner session II
Intermediate session I
Intermediate session II
Equipment free session
Advanced session I
Advanced Session II

Main exercises

Lower body

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Videos

Standing knee curl
Sitting knee curl
Side step
leg push I
Leg push II
Lunge
Sit to stand
Squat
Wall squat
Standing leg press
Calf raise

Forearm

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Videos

Wrist curl I
Wrist curl II
Wrist curl III

Whole body

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Seated row
Wall press
Standing row

Upper body

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Shoulder raise front
seated shoulder raise double (side)
double arm shoulder raise (side)
single arm shoulder raise side
Pull apart I
chest pull
Pull apart II
Back pull
Chest press
Arm curl
Pull back