Find the Right Exercises for Your Body and Goals

Not all exercises are suitable for everyone. Your fitness level, health conditions, mobility, and goals all play a role in determining which exercises will be most beneficial — and most enjoyable. This short quiz matches you with the right exercise types based on your specific situation.

Whether you're recovering from surgery, managing arthritis, looking to improve your balance, or simply want to stay active at home, the quiz will point you toward exercises that are safe and effective for you.

Exercise Categories We Cover

Based on your answers, the quiz may recommend one or more of these exercise categories from our library:

  • Chair exercises: Full-body workouts you can do seated — ideal for beginners and those with limited mobility
  • Balance exercises: Standing and seated movements that improve stability and reduce fall risk
  • Seated cardio: Heart-pumping exercises you can do from a chair to improve cardiovascular fitness
  • Arthritis-friendly exercises: Gentle movements designed to reduce joint pain and stiffness
  • Fall prevention exercises: Targeted movements that build the strength and balance needed to prevent falls
  • Leg strengthening: Focused exercises to build lower body power for walking, climbing stairs, and standing
  • Core exercises: Seated movements that strengthen your midsection for better posture and stability

How the Quiz Works

The quiz asks about your current activity level, any health conditions or limitations, your exercise goals, and what equipment you have available. Based on your answers, it recommends specific exercise pages from our library with programmes tailored to your needs.

The quiz takes less than 2 minutes. No email or signup required — your personalised recommendations appear instantly. If you already know you want a structured programme, you can also visit our which book is right for me page to find a complete exercise book matched to your goals.

For a quick assessment of your fall risk, try our fall risk assessment quiz — it evaluates 12 key risk factors and provides personalised safety recommendations.