There are for most people many opportunities to build activity into their week. Whether that be house cleaning, gardening, walking to the shops or playing with their children or grandchildren.
In addition to these so-called ‘incidental’ activities, you may also want to add in some leisure time and exercise activities. For many people, community-based sessions and activities bring along extra benefits including making new friends, peer support and feeling a greater sense of achievement. In most cities, towns and villages across Wales, there will be a variety of classes and groups on offer, suitable for all different ages and abilities.
Some useful places to contact to find out what might be on offer near you are:
- Local authorities
- Local leisure centres
- Charities such as Mind Cymru
- Local libraries and community centres.
If you prefer or would like to try some home-based exercise, then have a look at the following workout videos by Sports Wales.
There are thousands of free exercise and fitness videos on the internet, on platforms like YouTube and Vimeo. It’s always worthwhile having a skip through the various sections of a video before starting just to make sure it is suitable for you and if possible, only use content that is endorsed or approved by official and reputable organisations such as the NHS or Sport Wales.
Remember, if you are currently inactive or haven’t done any exercise for a while then the safest and most sensible way is to build up slowly over time. If you have any concerns or doubts, please talk to a healthcare professional.
