Get active indoors
Many of us are spending a lot more time at home than we might like, which is why staying as physically active as possible is more important than ever. We could all do with a boost to feel better right now – and you don’t even need to leave the house to do it!
Join the Movement
Join the Movement is a campaign with lots of resources for people of all ages and abilities, including those living with a long-term health condition, to help you keep active at home.
Couch to Fitness
A nine-week at-home exercise plan for beginners. The Couch to Fitness programme consists of three videos every week, each with three coaches all working at different energy level, so you can get fitter at your own pace.
Park Yoga
In 2020 Park Yoga ran weekly Virtual Park Yoga session in place of their usual outdoor events. These are all now easily accessed, for free, via their YouTube Channel. The videos are also available in British Sign Language, in partnership with Deaf Get Active.
Free Fitness Apps
FitOn – free exercise videos and workout plans led by celebrity trainers, including cardio, strength training, HIIT, yoga, and Pilates.
Her Spirit – designed especially for women and girls, this app focuses on nurturing your “body, mind and fuel” and helping you to find your spirit.
Daily Yoga – guided classes of yoga, Pilates, meditation, 50+ workout plans that suit from beginner to advanced which provides health benefits for both your mind and body.
5 Minute Home Workouts – Short home workouts, offering quick routines with timed rest and exercise periods.
EXi – an NHS approved app which prescribes a personalised physical activity programme tailored to any number of 23 health conditions, with an extensive library of workouts including home workouts ad outdoor guided activities.
Find more fitness and activity apps using the ORCHA App Finder.
