Physical activity can help mental well being and can be done in many forms, it can help you to remain calm and help to protect your health at this time. Gardening, household chores such as climbing the stairs are all great ways to keep moving.
For online workouts Sport England have a detailed resource around what on demand activities are available which are broken down depending on what you are interested in: https://www.sportengland.org/stayinworkout#get_active_at_home
If you can get outside there are some free, easy to use apps to help keep you motivated.
• Active 10 from the NHS allows you to track and increase your walking: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/active10/home
• Couch to 5K from the NHS is great for building up to running 5K over 9 weeks: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/couch-to-5k-week-by-week/
Visit Cherwell District Council Wellbeing Hub which has a wealth of activities for people of all ages and abilities: https://www.cherwell.gov.uk/Activity-and-wellbeing-hub
GO Active is another great resource for a roundup of popular apps, activities and fitness plans: https://www.getoxfordshireactive.org/staying-active-at-home
If you or someone you know needs mental health crisis support during this time visit ➡️ https://www.oxfordshiremind.org.uk/help/crisis-help/
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Last Updated 23 July 2020
