We know that moving regularly when you’re living with a health condition can sometimes feel hard, as the way you feel changes day-to-day. But building in activities to your everyday routine, like stretching while you watch TV or walking down the stairs instead of taking the lift, can make movement easier to fit in and are things you don’t have to think too much about. The most important thing is to do what feels good for you on any given day.
Let us help you find little ways to keep you moving.
Hints and Tips
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Building activity into your routine
Getting active doesn’t need to be about doing traditional exercises. It can just be about doing things that fit into your daily routine, as and when you can. Building activity into your regular routine is one of the best ways you can start to build a new habit.
Ways to get moving outdoors
Take in some fresh air while you get active. The outdoors provides a huge variety of ways to get moving and offers a refreshing change of scene.
Being active together
Being active doesn’t have to be done solo. Grab a friend, family member or even your neighbour and get moving together. This comes with added benefits of being able to connect with people, stay motivated, and have more fun.
Finding ways to be active for free
Moving more doesn’t mean you need to splurge on buying fancy equipment. There are plenty of ways to be active that don’t require you spending any money at all.
Relevant resources
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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.
My Daily Undefeatable
My Daily Undefeatable is designed to be a companion in your physical activity journey. It’s a simple 3-step check-in about how you feel when you get moving.
Our stories
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Mahesh's story
Mahesh has recently turned to online yoga to help manage some of the symptoms of his conditions, including diabetes.
Meg’s story
Meg fits in little moments of activity into her daily life while living with type 2 diabetes.