Go for a Swim!

Simply being immersed in water tends to lower your blood pressure and heart rate. Exercising in water is a great way to build fitness and have fun.

Exercising in water is a great way to build fitness and have fun.

Regular physical activity is associated with a greater sense of wellbeing and lower rates of depression and anxiety.

Today, how about walking a bit more that you usually would.

Evidence shows moods can improve after 10 minutes of exercise.

Tomorrow morning, what about spending a few minutes rotating your wrists, shoulders then ankles.

This will gently wake up your body.

Try a new sport or hobby, it’s never too late to try something new.

Exercise releases chemicals in your brain that make you feel good.

Try yoga, go to a class, or search on YouTube and do it at home.

There is a close relationship between physical health and mental health. Keeping fit can improve our mental wellbeing too.

Put your headphones on, play your favourite song and dance, hum, tap or sing along.

Singing can increase oxygenation levels in your blood stream but also reduce stress levels.

Have you tried exercising regularly?

It can boost your self-esteem and help you concentrate, sleep, look and feel better.

When exercising be aware of when you breathe more deeply.

When you do, endorphins are released - a naturally occurring chemical that makes you feel good.

What about doing some simple stretches.

A small increase in your activity level can enhance your wellbeing.

Staying hydrated is important as your brain is more than 70% water.

Drinking water ensures your body has the energy it needs to be active throughout the day.

Keep an exercise diary.

See your confidence and fitness develop.