Five Minutes for Change

A self-directed approach to gentle, strength-focused movement for people with mobility challenges.

Five Minutes for Change offers a simple, self-guided way to rebuild strength, balance, and a sense of connection in the body — just five minutes at a time.

Shared through short, easy-to-follow YouTube videos, it’s designed for anyone living with mobility limitations, especially those who haven’t found lasting help through traditional physiotherapy. Whether you spend much of the day lying down, struggle to sit upright, or have very limited movement, this approach provides a safe and accessible starting point.

At its foundation is the body’s centre: the transversus abdominis (TrA), a deep core muscle essential for posture, stability, and even breathing. When this muscle weakens, everyday movements become harder, and balance and coordination can suffer.

How it works:

This self-directed practice uses small, safe movements, gentle isometric contractions, and short, focused sessions to help the body remember how to support itself. Each small effort strengthens the link between mind and muscle, encouraging coordination, confidence, and gradual improvements — naturally, at your own pace.

A note about my experience:

I’ve developed this approach after years of experiencing profound muscle deconditioning due to extended periods of rest, heightened sensitivity to medications, and other factors, including MS. Despite this, there is no structural damage preventing recovery, and my consultant neurologist has assured me that full mobility is achievable. This personal journey inspired the creation of Five Minutes for Change — to help others reconnect with their own strength when traditional therapies have fallen short.

It’s a quiet, intelligent way to begin again — made for anyone who wants to move more freely, rebuild safely, and rediscover what’s possible.