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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There are plenty of ways you can get active in a way that suits you, whether that’s outdoors or indoors. Increasing your activity levels has a whole host of benefits both physically and mentally.

It may be that you have some experience being active previously, or maybe you don’t, and that’s okay! Getting some movement into your day is a great thing to do, no matter how much you have tried before. We hope that you can find something here to inspire you.

Walking

Walking is one of the most accessible forms of exercise; most people can add a little bit more walking into their day, and no matter how much you do, it all helps! As Spring approaches, walking is brilliant way to enjoy your local scenery and help clear your mind. Check out our tips on getting into walking. The NHS also has some useful advice.

Running

Running is another great way to keep active; it’s free and you can do it almost anywhere. However, it can be tricky to get started. Or, the idea of starting may be a bit daunting. We’ve put together some tips on getting started with running. Couch to 5K is a running plan for beginners that will help you gradually work up towards running 5km.

Cycling

Cycling is another brilliant way to get moving. Whether you want to enjoy peaceful rides locally, or you want to aim to take part in a a cycling event, or join a club, there is a way for everyone to enjoy it. Here are some of our tips for getting started.

Image by Sport England.

Swimming

Swimming is a brilliant way to keep active as it gives you an all-round workout, working almost every part of your body.  Whether you want to go for a swim every now and then or you want to start regularly going, everyone can find their own way to enjoy swimming. It is also a great way to relax. Check out our tops tips on getting started.

Online exercises for beginners

There may be days when you don’t have enough time to exercise out of the house; that’s where home workouts can be a great option. Check out our top picks of free virtual classes to help get you started.

Top Fitness Apps

Many of us find the new year the perfect time to set personal goals, or have an interest in trying something new. Becoming more active is a brilliant goal for the new year, or in fact, any time of the year. Here are our top selection of fitness apps.

Getting the family involved

If you have children in your family, we have put together some tips for keeping kids active outdoors in the winter. Embracing the season has incredible positive impacts on both the physical and mental health of adults and children alike.

Disney’s 10 Minute Shake Up games are also a fun and easy way to help them stay active. The boredom-busting activities featuring their favourite Disney characters will help them reach the 60 active minutes they need each day.

We hope we’ve helped you find a new activity to try, or maybe give something a go again that you used to enjoy in the past. However you chose to get active, it’s important to remember to take it at your own pace. The NHS has put together some physical activity guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64, and physical activity guidelines for children and young people. Their website also provides other exercise guidelines including physical activity guidelines for children under 5 years, fitness advice for wheelchair users, and guidance on ‘Why we should sit less’.

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