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Stroke

Stroke affects everyone in different ways. This can include how your body works and how you think and feel. Being physically active after a stroke can be challenging because of fatigue or muscle weakness. But starting to move more can help with your recovery and wellbeing.

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Benefits of moving more

After a stroke, taking steps to be more active can be a real boost to your recovery and confidence. Even a small amount of extra movement can make a difference to your wellbeing. 

Being more active can have lots of benefits, including: 

  • Improving your balance and muscle strength.

  • Reducing fatigue and building up stamina.

  • Helping to boost your mood.

Ways to get active

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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.

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Kitchen Routine with Bill Bailey

Whether you're waiting for the kettle to boil or the microwave to ping, work up a sweat in the kitchen with these bite-sized movements from Bill Bailey!

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Balance with Sandra

Improve your balance and coordination with Sandra as she guides you through a series of full-body stretches to centre both your body and mind.

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Hints and Tips Stay motivated

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.

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Our stories

Our stories
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Phil’s story

After experiencing a stroke and cancer diagnosis, Phil's family encouraged him to use home exercise as motivation for recovery.

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Our stories Stroke Getting active at home

Zoe’s story

After her stroke, Zoe found that being consistent with her exercises helped her to recover and get back to doing the things she loved.

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Stroke Association

The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year.  We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

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