However, there are small, easy ways that you can incorporate activity into your routine in ways that suit you.

Whether you’re doing star jumps and stretches whilst the kettle is boiling, or trying out a new hobby such as jogging, it all counts.

Check out our tips below for some easy ways to keep active.

Getting active at home

Do an online tutorial

Why not grab your phone, laptop or even set your TV up for a home workout? We have lots of different online classes to try here. From strength and flexibility to relaxing yoga to calm your mind and improve your wellbeing, there’s something on there for everyone.

Do you have a health condition? Enjoy a wide range of classes that support your life and condition.

Have a kitchen disco

Kitchen, living room… anywhere in fact! Pop on some of your favourite songs and have a dance. Get the kids and dog involved! Combine it with washing the pots or making dinner but whatever you do, have fun and move your body to the beat. Music and dancing release endorphins (the happy hormone) and it’ll be an instant mood booster, as well as being great for your physical health.

Walk the dog

Or go alone, with a friend or with the kids. And don’t let the British weather put you off! Instead, embrace the elements come rain or shine; getting fresh air is always great.

(Image by Sport England.)

Try a new walk

Getting outside for a walk, even just for a short one, is hugely beneficial mentally and physically.

Why not look for a new walk to try, or go for a quick walk before or after walk for some fresh air.

The NHS has some useful tips for getting into walking.

Try a new hobby

Getting started with running

Running is a brilliant way to keep active; it’s free and you can do it almost anywhere. Regular running has a great range of benefits from boosting your mood and helping to keep your weight under control, to reducing your risk of long-term illnesses, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and stroke.

Getting started with swimming

Whether you want to go for a swim every now and then when the time suits you, or you want to start regularly going, everyone can find their own way to enjoy swimming. It’s a great way to keep active as it gives you an all-round workout, working almost every part of your body. It is also a great way to relax.

Getting started with cycling

Whether you want to enjoy peaceful rides locally or you want to aim to take part in a a cycling event eventually, there is a way for everyone to enjoy cycling.

It helps to keep you healthy physically as well as mentally, and is an easy way to ‘clear your head’ and explore locally scenery.

Gardening

Regardless of your age or fitness level, getting closer to nature can health improve your strength, reduce stress levels, and even support your memory as you get older.

Try a new fitness app

There’s a huge variety of fitness apps out there, with something for everyone. Why not have look on your App Store and see what you fancy trying? There are plenty of free options too.

We’ve put together our choice of top fitness apps below.

We hope this has inspired you to find new ways to get active in your everyday life. Whichever new way you try, remember to take it at your pace – and enjoy it!

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But that doesn’t have to mean you can’t be active!

These days, there are more ways than ever to be active at home. Sometimes all it takes is a little imagination…

Use what you have

Being active at home doesn’t have to mean big investments in fancy equipment. Just have a look around you and see what you have to hand. If you have stairs, going up and down a few times can help get your heart rate up. Or you can use the bottom step for some low-impact stepping exercises.

A can of baked beans is ideal as a small weight for doing some arm curls while watching telly, or your coffee table may give you a handy circuit to navigate.

Be creative and you’ll be surprised what you can use.

Get online

There has been an explosion of online exercise videos over the last few years, with something for every fitness level and health condition. We have a great curated selection here on Active My Way, but have a nosey on YouTube or the NHS Fitness Studio to find videos which work for you.

Be cautious if you’re new to exercise though because it can be easy to overdo it; make sure you listen to your body and stop when you need to.

Make it fun

Video games are often thought of as a pretty inactive hobby. But did you know there’s a whole range of games that get you up and active? From dancing to bowling, there are more options than ever for you to try out new activities from the comfort of your home. They’re really user friendly and you do actually get a good workout!

Have a look at the Nintendo Wii for games like Wii Sports and JustDance to get you started, but there’s loads of options available.

Every minute matters

We all have days where even a small amount of exercise seems impossible. That’s ok. But even on those days, the biggest favour you can do for yourself is try to sit a little less throughout the day.

Sitting for long periods of time can have a negative impact on your health, so getting up, even for a minute, can really help.

Set a timer to remind you to stand every hour, and move around of you can to help your circulation.

Just remember, do whatever you can, even if it doesn’t feel like much. When it comes to being active, every minute matters.

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