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Physical Activity

Increasing your Physical activity
Get a minimum of 150 minutes moderate exercise each week or 70 minutes intense exercises

This can be anything from intense housework or gardening, youtube workouts to follow along at home, going for a jog, going to the gym or doing a class. Remember this is a weekly recommended amount of time so can be split into several shorter sessions.

2 strength sessions weekly

These are sessions where all the major muscle groups in the body are working against a force to build or maintain strength. This can be body weight, weights (dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells etc.) resistance bands, resistance/ weight machines etc.

Try and get some fresh air

Whether its going for a jog, joining an outdoor class or just having a walk with friends or family there a numerous benefits to getting some fresh air.

Make the time for flexibility and mobility exercises

Doing a few mobility exercises daily can really help to relieve tension in the body- especially the joints. Back pain can often be reduced by performing mobility exercises that target the hips and the upper back.

Have fun

Being physically active doesn’t have to look the same for every individual. If running isn’t your thing and you don’t like the look of the gym there are many options out there to get you moving.

Things like:

  • Spin classes
  • Local sports teams or clubs (football, netball etc.)
  • Trampette class
  • Jumprope/ skipping
  • Zumba
  • Dance classes
  • Martial arts

If your exercise isn’t something you find enjoyable then it is unlikely something you will be able to keep up consistently, so try a few things out and when you find something you enjoy work hard and stay at it.