Exercise Ribbons
$55.00
Six coloured exercise ribbons on wands for use in group movement sessions. Each ribbon supports upper limb range of motion and eye-tracking during music-based activity, with swivel attachments to prevent tangling.
These exercise ribbons for seniors are a practical addition to group movement sessions in aged care. Each ribbon is attached to a wand with a swivel fitting, which keeps the ribbon free-flowing and tangle-resistant during use. The set of six allows a small group to participate together, making them a useful exercise accessory for activity coordinators running structured movement programs.
How to use in sessions
Ribbons work well paired with music, encouraging participants to move their arms in time with the beat. The flowing movement supports upper limb range of motion and gives participants a visual focus point to track as they move. Coordinators can lead simple choreography or allow free movement depending on the group’s ability level.
Each set includes:
- Quantity: 6 ribbons in assorted colours
- Ribbon length: 90 cm per ribbon
- Wand length: 23 cm per wand
- Swivel fitting: Prevents tangling during movement
- Music and movement: Play familiar songs and guide participants to move their ribbons in time with the music — sweeping side to side, figure eights, or up and down.
- Follow the leader: The coordinator demonstrates a ribbon movement pattern and participants mirror it, supporting eye-tracking and coordination.
- Colour call-out: Call out a colour and ask the participant holding that ribbon to lead the next movement, adding a simple cognitive layer to the activity.
- Seated group exercise: Use ribbons in a seated circle format, with each participant performing gentle arm movements to a shared rhythm.
- Freestyle expression: Put on a piece of music and invite participants to move their ribbons however feels comfortable, allowing self-directed movement at their own pace.
- Quantity: 6 exercise ribbons
- Ribbon length: 90 cm
- Wand length: 23 cm
- Colours: Assorted (6 colours)
- Fitting: Swivel attachment to prevent tangling
- Format: Physical product
