Whilst most of us are still unable to get back to our previous fitness routine it is more important than ever we all remain active and healthy right now.

The following advice has been put together by Sports England which I wanted to share with you all;

1. MOVE MORE

However you choose to move, it’s all good for your health and wellbeing.

Making small changes to your routine by including small bursts of activity across your day all add up. So whether it’s a 10 minute yoga workout in the morning, a cycle or walk with your household at lunch, playing with your children in the garden if you have one or even moving when talking on the phone – continuous movement throughout the day all adds up.

2. SELECT ACTIVITIES YOU ENJOY

Doing something that you enjoy means you’re far more likely to keep doing it.

Try out different activities until you find one you like and that works for you. Moving with your household if you live with others can help when motivation dips, and listening to music while getting active can also lift your spirits and make it more enjoyable.

3. SET YOUR OWN GOALS

Setting goals to include how, when and where you’ll get active can really help to motivate you by trying to achieve your targets or improve your PB.

It doesn’t have to be a fully-fledged personal training programme, but just focusing on what you want to do a bit more of, or less of, each day can make a difference. So whether it’s walking for a set amount of time at lunch, every day for a week, or sitting down for no longer than you decide, at any one time – giving yourself a target can help with motivation.

4. BUILD UP GRADUALLY

When moving more, you may feel warmer or even slightly breathless at the time, with muscles and joints getting a little sore a day or two after.

Don’t worry, this is normal. But if you start slow and gradually increase the length and intensity of your activity over time, then you can help to avoid this. For structured activities, a warm up and cool down can also help to prevent muscle and joint soreness.

5. LISTEN TO YOUR BODY

Only do what feels comfortable for you, particularly if you have a health condition.

Then on your good days you could do a little more when you feel you can, and on ‘down’ days you can do less. Just remember that small amounts of activity all add up. If you feel you’ve done too much, make a note to do slightly less next time until you gradually build it up.

6. CREATE NEW HABITS

Repeat the bits you enjoy daily and keep trying new activities that inspire and motivate you.

Doing activities at the same time every day can help you build activity into your routine. Regularly taking the time to recognise how what you’re doing is helping you to meet your goals can also help to create a habit.

Stay safe and stay healthy everyone!

Dave

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