Keep fit, stay well

Even if you’re feeling unfit right now - there are some simple steps you can take to get you started. Jane Dowling (fitnessforeverybody. co.uk) is a clinical exercise specialist and has over 25 years’ experience helping people to stay fit and well, including those suffering from heart disease and osteoporosis. “It’s good to remember physical activity helps with mental health – and it doesn’t have to be a formal workout. Play musical statues with the kids; have an online dance-off; play music and dance as you do the housework – it all counts.”

Play music and dance while you do the housework – it all counts

20 minutes a day

1Set

an alarm on your phone each hour and walk around the house for ten minutes.

2If

you’re working from home, “walk to work“by take a 20-minute stroll in the fresh air before sitting down at your desk.

3If

you don’t feel up to exercising one day, remember that tomorrow is another day

– small steps are better than no steps.

4Press-

ups and tricep dips are great for wrist strength – they can be performed against a wall, on the edge of a sofa or coffee table, or even a park bench as well as the floor.

TAKE A SEAT

You can even use a park bench for your press-ups