Exercise

Being active is hugely important for our physical and mental wellbeing. Daily exercise is encouraged (whilst keeping an acceptable distance from others) and it can take many forms – including walking, gardening, running and cycling.

You can also exercise within the home and get the whole family involved – take a look at some of the ideas here.

#DoingOurBit fitness platform
A free online fitness hub dedicated to NHS staff – class range from yoga and pilates, to family sessions, to high intensity workouts.
NHS One You - Move More
Tips and advice about things you can do to keep moving including home workout videos.
Sport England - Stay In, Work Out
Campaign to get active in and around your home. Join the movement and use #StayInWorkOut to share how you're getting active during this time.
Northumbria Couch to 5K staff support group
Get moving with the support of a team of fellow couch to 5kers over on Facebook.

Move More - Active at home guide
A handy guide for staying active at home during the COVID-19 pandemic.
We Are Undefeatable
A movement supporting people with a range of long term health conditions, developed by 15 leading health and social care charities.
This Girl Can - Ways to Get Active
Campaign to get all women active no matter what your shape or size - browse lots of activity ideas including exercising at home.

Children's exercises

Take a look through some of the best and most popular exercise links we've found to keep your kids energetic throughout the crisis.

BBC Supermovers

10 min Disney Shakeups

This Girl Can - Child

Jump Start Jonny

C4L Indoor Activities

C4L Accessible Activities

Exercise

#DoingOurBit fitness platform

NHS One You - Move More

Sport England - Stay In, Work Out

Northumbria Couch to 5K staff support group

Move More - Active at home guide

We Are Undefeatable

This Girl Can - Ways to Get Active