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Keeping Active

Our ancestors were really active, walking daily and carrying out vigorous work. They were much less likely to get conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Adding more physical activity to your day is one of the most important things you can do to improve your health.

Physical activity has many benefits:

  • It reduces your risk of getting diabetes, and if you have diabetes it improves your blood sugar levels and your HbA1C 
  • It reduces your risk of heart disease
  • It improves blood pressure
  • Together with diet, it can help manage your weight
The positive…health benefit that you get from exercise is enormous."”

Leona, Up!Up! exercise trainer

Not only that it improves your heart. It improves your blood sugar, it improves your mood, it makes us sleep better, it reduces anxiety. So the benefit is innumerable””

Dr Onumaeme, GP

You should always speak to your doctor before you change, start or stop any part of your healthcare plan, including physical activity or exercise.

To help you get started, try out some of the exercise videos below.  These workout videos have been designed to suit a range of abilities from beginner to more advanced.  If you are unsure about what level is right for you, please consult with your doctor or medical team.

Easy workout

This beginner-friendly workout is a great place to start if you are new to fitness.

Moderate workout

This intermediate level workout will build on your existing fitness and help you take things to the next level.

Hard workout

Looking for a challenge? This advanced-level workout is ideal if you have graduated from the Easy and Moderate workouts or if you have a good level of fitness already.