The day getting out of a chair turns hard does not arrive out of nowhere.
It builds up over quiet weeks. Gentle Wellness sends six small activities a week by email so those weeks stop adding up: three ways to move on Monday, two for your mind on Wednesday, one person to reach on Friday. Free, and nothing to buy.
- 3 Monday exercises
- 2 Wednesday for the mind
- 1 Friday connection
Start this Monday
Your first activity arrives as soon as you confirm.
What creeps up, and what we send for it
“The stairs have started to feel like a decision.”
Leg strength and balance work, in ten-minute pieces. Every exercise has a seated version, and standing ones use a chair or a wall.
“I forget things I never used to forget.”
A puzzle set in large type, or a few minutes of breathing. Something absorbing enough to sit down with properly.
“Some weeks the phone does not ring at all.”
One specific person to reach, and something to say. Sometimes that is a friend you have not spoken to in a month.
This is Monday’s actual email
Nothing is behind a login. You can read one before you sign up.
Nothing to buy
A kitchen chair, and sometimes a tin from the cupboard.
Nothing to install
No app, no password. It arrives in your email.
Light on data
Small text emails that open on a basic phone.
Safe to try
A seated version of every exercise, and skip whatever does not suit you.
Common questions
Is Gentle Wellness really free?
Yes. It is completely free, there is nothing to pay now or later, and we never ask for card details.
How many emails will I get?
Three a week: Monday, Wednesday and Friday. That is six activities in total — three on Monday, two on Wednesday and one on Friday. We will not send you anything else.
What if I have trouble standing?
Every exercise includes a seated version, so you can take part safely whatever your mobility. Nothing asks you to get down onto the floor.
Do I need any equipment?
No. Every activity uses what you already have at home — usually just a sturdy chair.
Will this use a lot of my data?
Very little. The emails are small and mostly text, with no large videos, so they open quickly even on a slow connection.
Is my information safe?
We store your email address, and a record of which emails you opened and which activities you clicked, so we know what is worth sending. We never sell or share it, and you can ask us to delete all of it at any time. We follow POPIA, South Africa's data protection law. See our Privacy Policy.
Can I stop the emails?
Any time. Every email has an unsubscribe link at the bottom. One click and the emails stop, with no questions asked.
Should I check with my doctor first?
If you have a heart condition, recent surgery or any concern about exercising, please speak to your clinic or doctor first. Our activities are gentle, but they are general guidance and not medical advice.
Six small things a week, starting Monday
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