Staying active during coronavirus
Updated 10 September 2020
Self-quarantining and new government measures have now meant that many individuals and families across Nottinghamshire now need to look at alternative ways of getting physical exercise.
As a team and a wider community, we're trying to build activity into our day as much as possible, and supporting those around us to be active in a way that suits them.
We have gathered the below resources to help those looking for ideas on how to stay active during this period.
A guide to staying at home during the coronavirus outbreak (PDF, 856 Kb)This booklet has been developed to support older people and those who are shielding to stay active and healthy at home.
15 ways to move more at home (PDF, 557 Kb)The We are Undefeatable team have produced this short guide to show 15 ways to move more at home.
Reaching out
We think it's really important to take care of our own and others' mental health too so are taking the time to speak to colleagues during the day, whether this be a work related or informal conversation so please do give one of us a call if you want to have a chat. Our individual numbers can be found here active notts staff
Official guidance
Exercise ideas
Local communities playing their part
Organisations and people in our local communities are all helping to get people active at home, here are some of the opportunities to try.
Active Nottingham home workouts
A range of home workouts covering a range of exercise types
Active Nation have expanded their library of FREE virtual on demand group exercise classes within the Active Nation App from 100 to over 800 sessions. Just check out the new 'Virtual Workouts' tile at the top of the app. This includes Body Combat, Body Pump, RPM, SH'Bam, Grit, Yoga and more. These will be live in the App for at least the next 8 weeks. So download the App now for free and get started!
Daily live yoga/wellbeing classes
TeamSUP are delivering daily live workouts on their Facebook page
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Ridewise have mobilised quickly to supply bikes, locks and lights to help NHS and keyworkers staff to get to work. Email customerservices@ridewise.org.uk if you could benefit from this help
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Jawaid has been doing daily boxing drills on his Instagram page
Zumba with Charm is offering virtual classes through Zoom via Facebook.
Personal trainer and Disability Specialist Rob Ghahremani is sharing ways of being active at home on his Instagram page.
Education resources
Ten principles to encourage activity at home
Activity Alliance’s Ten Principles support providers to deliver more appealing and accessible opportunities for disabled people in conventional sport settings.
Read On Nottingham- Literacy hub
Read On Nottingham has worked with schools to create educational materials, and they’re in contact with Small Steps Big Changes, helping to bring things together. Working with KPMG and with major publishers, they aim to get books distributed to young people.
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The National Literacy Trust has launched a new website called Family Zone. It provides the best of the NLT resources in one place, split into sections for Early Years, Primary Age, Secondary and Young Teens and is ideal for parents/carers, children and young people who are at home and want to engage in a range of reading and learning opportunities.
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Mindheart.co – the author Manuela Molina , has created this short book to support and reassure our children, under the age of 7, regarding COVID-19. The book can be downloaded in many languages.
Further resources
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