For some people, aiming for a couple of minutes throughout the day can help them get started and then you can gradually build up over time. Each day, listen to your body and do what feels comfortable to you.
Make the most of your good days. On your not-so-good days, you may need to do less. Small amounts of activity all add up.
Here are some starting points that can help you get moving:
- Start with our Five in Five booklet, which lets you mix and match the activities, so you choose the ones you enjoy.
- There’s a range of activities that you can build up gradually – Walk and increase the distance each time, try out online yoga before joining a class, or test out one of our online workouts.
- Start building movement into your daily routine – Do some gentle stretching while the kettle boils, try some seated movements during the TV ad breaks or put your favourite music on and dance while you do the dishes.
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Five in Five
Start building small amounts of activity into your day with Five in Five, a five minute mini-workout designed for people living with long term health conditions.
Workouts
Find accessible workouts and ways to get moving that naturally fit into your daily routine. Enjoyable, easy, and convenient, these movements aim to simplify and reframe what being physically active looks like.
Getting active at home
Who said you have to be outdoors to get moving? There’s plenty that can be done at home to stay active.