Did you know that physical activity can help reduce your risk of developing health conditions and for people with health conditions, physical activity can help manage these conditions and their symptoms? Moving more also improves your general physical and mental wellbeing.
If you are inactive or have a long-term health condition and would like support to get more active, please get in touch with our Move Together team.
Useful Resources
Are you looking for further information and activities you could try at home? Here are some useful resources.
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Find out how to get active whilst living with a health condition. How to get started, ways to get moving and inspiring stories from people who've made changes.
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Information on how to get active with a disability and inclusive activities.
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This site has more information about getting active, including links to download the Couch to 5k app or Active 10 app, workout videos and more.
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Free, online, 9-week fitness plan if completing 30 minute sessions three times per week - you can take it at your own pace. The sessions are suitable for multiple fitness levels, with no equipment needed.
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Instructor-led exercise videos, including aerobic exercises, strength and resistance training, pilates and yoga.
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Information, videos and stories about strengthening activity from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.
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Find Your Active guides to physical activity during pregnancy and beyond.
Live Well Oxfordshire - Getting Active
Live Well Oxfordshire is an online guide to find services in Oxfordshire. This links straight to the "Getting Active" page with a list of services related to physical activity and getting out and about.
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Fun And Moving has over 1400 safe, medically-approved videos to get you moving, whatever your current level of fitness. Routines from a bed, chair or standing, rehab, memory care, yoga, dance, Tai chi, Pilates, balance and fall prevention, and more.
Fun And Moving 1 month free trial
Have a look at the Fun And Moving site above, then come back here to sign up for a month’s free trial.
Keep moving at home with the Move Together Activity Pack
Regardless of the season, it's important to keep moving, to protect our mental as well as our physical health and wellbeing. Whether you enjoy being outside and taking walks in the sunshine, or would like to stay indoors and be active in the comfort of your own home, there are so many ways that you can move more. Our Move Together Activity Pack is packed full of advice and tips to help you get started.
Move Together Activity Pack (PDF, 7.8 Mb)
Move Together EASY READ Activity Pack Level 1 (PDF, 2.2 Mb)
Move Together EASY READ Activity Pack Level 2 (PDF, 2.5 Mb)
Move Together EASY READ Activity Pack Level 3 (PDF, 2.1 Mb)
