Supporting Others To Be Active
You can make a huge difference in people's active life.
Stairs, chairs and even a tin of beans can be used to create your ideal physical activity. Many people opt to get active at home because it’s convenient, flexible and usually free. If you have children, it’s also a great way to get them involved.
So, what can you do?
Being physically active alone is a great opportunity for some “me time”. It also means you’re in full control of what you do and don’t do, as well as the intensity of it.
The NHS has a many short, online workouts which don’t require much room or equipment.
Visit siteA mixture of cardio and strength exercises, Our Parks free 9-week exercise programme is for beginners, looking to ease into physical activity.
Visit siteDo you want to move to music? Dancing may the option for you! Our Parks have a free, 4-week programme exercise plan for beginners. The sessions are only 9 minutes long.
Visit siteWith over 773 videos, there’s a yoga session that suits your needs, abilities and schedule on this YouTube channel.
Visit siteChildren who are more active have more confidence, higher self-esteem and less anxiety. You don’t have to be ‘fast’ or ‘strong’ or ‘sporty’ to feel these things, you just need to move. And getting active at home is a really accessible way to do that.
This Girl Can teamed up with Disney to create dance routines to help you and your children get active.
Visit siteChange4Life also teamed up with Disney to create 10 minutes bursts of fun for your children.
Visit siteJoe Wicks’ ‘5 Minute Move Kids Workouts’ are great for busts of physical activity throughout the day.
Visit siteYou may recognise Oti from Strictly Come Dancing, now, she’s helping preschoolers get dancing from their homes.
Visit siteHealthier Families’ have lots of indoor games and activities to help children get their 60 active minutes per day.
Visit siteActivities that parents and children with SEND can do together to get active without leaving the house.
Visit siteWhether it's a rainy day or the school holidays, these activities will get you and your children moving together.
Visit siteBeing active as a family is a great way to strengthen family bonds while creating memories. It also helps children to make healthy choices when they become adults.
Following online videos together, doing the housework together or playing active games are a great place to start. Things like Twister, Charades and Scavenger Hunts are fun no matter what age you are!
Want to get active outside your home? Check out ‘Being Active As A Family’.
Cancelled buses, limited finances or a fear of not being able to keep up – being active at home can overcome all of that! Moving as an older adult can help you to live longer, stay independent and prevent falls. So, why not give these activities a try.
Want to get active outside your home? Check out ‘Being Active As An Older Adult’.
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy have shared some straightforward sets of exercises to help you stay active in your home.
Visit siteThis short home workout is designed for older adults who are looking to ease their way into moving more.
Visit siteWe Are Undefeatable and Age UK partnered to bring these 5-minute exercise sessions, using things you can find around your house.
Visit site10 Today is a physical activity broadcast. Sharing 10 minute routines to help you get active at home.
Visit siteBeing active at home means that you can stop when you want to stop and join in when you want to give something a try without feeling ‘left behind’ because you can just click pause.
Want to get active outside your home? Check out ‘Being Active With A Health Condition’.
We Are Undefeatable is a movement supporting people with a range of long-term health conditions. They have great insight and tips to help you find the right activity for you.
Visit siteEvery Body Moves have a range of online workouts to help you have fun, maintain agility and improve mobility.
Visit siteKeeping your muscles strong can help to reduce your risk of heart and circulatory diseases.
Visit siteThe British Lung Foundation has produced videos to help you start exercising. They are designed for people living with long term health conditions.
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