We are releasing home workouts to help you stay healthy whilst in lockdown.
Exercise during these challenging times are important for your physical and mental health. These simple ideas are to help you stay active whilst staying safe indoors.
Please leave a comment below! We hope you enjoy.
*This is for an adult at low risk. Should you have any health conditions, pregnancy, injuries or illness always check with your healthcare provider first before participating. If you are unsure, please check over the questions below and if you answer yes to any of the questions, this workout will not be appropriate for you today, but this doesn’t mean you can’t keep moving. A qualified exercise referral instructor will be able to give you bespoke exercises to suit your needs. An online search, call to your GP or local leisure centre will let you know of referral schemes in your area.
Preparatory Questions
1. Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?
2. Have you ever experienced palpitations or irregular heartbeats?
3. Do you feel pain, pressure, tightness or heaviness in your chest?
4. In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?
5. Do you regularly get lower leg pain during walking that is only relieved by rest?
6. Do you regularly get unexplained pain in the abdomen, shoulders or arm?
7. Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or episodes of fainting?
8. Do you have a bone or joint problem (for example, back, knee or hip) that could be made worse by a change in physical activity?
9. Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs? (for example, water pills, blood pressure tablets)
10. Are you receiving treatment for any diagnosed medical condition?
11. Have you had a major illness or injury on the last 3 years?
12. Do you get unusually short of breath from very light exertion?
13. Are you currently pregnant or have given birth in the last 6 months?
14. Do you know of any other reason why you should not do physical activity?