Get active, feel good!

• Couch to 5k: This is a 9-week running programme designed for complete beginners by the NHS.
• Gym-free workouts: Going to the gym isn't for everyone. Luckily, there are plenty of other ways to get active instead. The NHS have created routines that you can do anywhere, anytime including seated exercises, strength, balance and flexibility sessions.
• Parasport: Parasport have created accessible home workouts that are ideal for wheelchair users who are just getting started, or haven't been active for a while.
• #FITFANS: Delivered by the EFL and EFL Trust, #FITFANS is a series of online exercise sessions for adults who would like to get active at home whilst in lockdown. No equipment needed and limited space required.
• Fitness Blender: Here you can find over 500 free workout videos enabling you to choose the level of difficulty depending on whether you are new to exercise, or looking for something more advanced.
• Yoga with Adriene: Yoga instructor Adriene offers over 500 free YouTube videos from complete beginners to those of you who are more advanced.
• Join the Movement: Explore the new campaign which provides tips, advice and guidance on how to keep active in and around your home. Use #StayInWorkOut to share how you're getting active during this time.

• NHS 10 minute workouts: Only got a few minutes? The 10-minute workout ideas are perfect if you've only got a bit of spare time when you're at home.
• 10today: Tune in to 10 minutes of activity via the radio, online videos and on social media.
• British Heart Foundation 10 minute workout: Work up a living-room sweat in 10 minutes with the British Heart Foundation. You only need a small space and no fancy gym gear to take part.
• Active 10: A brisk daily walk is a great excuse to get outside and improve your health. The Active 10 app is a great way to help you monitor and gradually increase your brisk walking levels over time.

• Youth Sport Trust: Explore a range of YouTube videos with fun challenges and activities that can be adapted to the space you have available.
• Disney dance alongs: This Girl Can have partnered with Disney to provide dance workouts. You can learn their moves or put your own spin on their routines.
• Change4Life indoor activities: Shake Up games inspired by your kids' favourite Disney characters.

• A-Z activity guide: Looking to get active at home or in your garden but not sure where to start? Our A-Z activity guide includes an array of activities and most require no equipment.
• Get active bingo: Challenge yourself and tick of your achievements with our bingo sheet designed to help you move more around your home.
• Runners bingo: If you enjoy running, take a look at our runners bingo sheet and see if you can achieve a line or a full house by taking part in our suggested activities.
• Mindful walking: Sometimes it's good to stop and take notice of what is going on around you, and a mindful walk is a great way to do that. You can use this resource to help you complete your own.
• Mindfulness and yoga: Yoga encourages us to stop and take notice of how our mind and body are feeling. This activity sheet will help you plan for your own yoga practice, which you can complete at home or with a group of friends.
• Yoga at home: Our friends at Richmond Borough Mind have developed a yoga activity sheet to guide you through a few of their favourite movements.

Getting active doesn't have to be long or intense. You could mix things up by taking part in fun challenges individually, in a group, or even online. Moving more is the key to finding something fun. Why not try one of the following:

• How many "sit-to-stands", "step-ups" or other activities you can do in a minute? Record your total and challenge yourself to match it or beat it next time.
• Set yourself a challenge over a period of time, for example, walking or running a marathon distance within a month.
• Involve other people by doing your activities or challenges together over a video call or via a virtual event.
• Make space to get outdoors whenever you can.

See if you can add your own twist to something you already do, or you could create something completely new.

Developing a healthy relationship with physical activity can include building rest into your routine to allow your body and mind to recover.

Resources:

• Signs your relationship with physical activity is becoming unhealthy
• What to do when your relationship with physical activity becomes unhealthy

Blogs: 

• Exercise became the sole purpose of my day
• I was running away from my problems

Campaign: We will be running communications over a four-week period launching on the 17 January to reach out to the public and physical activity sector. View our Calendar of Events.