Inclusive physical activity opportunities for adults in lockdown
With Adults spending more time at home and finding it can be very hard to find the motivation, confidence and knowledge of where to find/ or how to keep moving and be active.
Being active is so important to a person’s mental and physical health – and we have compiled a short list of activities that you could access during this time.
RESOURCES AND LINKS FOR KEEPING ADULTS ACTIVE
- The Welsh Rugby Union have put together a series of inclusive sessions you can follow together at home https://community.wru.wales/video/jersey-for-all/
- Disability Sport Wales have a number of live sessions throughout the week like Yoga which you can join in by registering here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/disability-sport-wales-25766897481
- Age Cymru recommend that older adults don’t sit still for longer than an hour as this can have a negative impact on someone’s health and have some resources to help guide someone through exercising at home including Low Impact Functional Training and Tai Chi https://www.ageuk.org.uk/cymru/our-work/physical-activity/
- Ceredigion Actif have a wide range of various virtual fitness classes suitable for adults 60+ https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9UGnyrcd3cKV_L1v1yYJWmSC10SUDI0x
- Sport Cardiff have worked with Met Sport to develop a range videos of short fitness sessions to complement the Active at Home packs that are currently being delivered across the City. There are standing and seated workouts using resistance bands. People receive resistance bands in the pack, but people without a pack can either purchase themselves a resistance band online for a few pounds or can do all the exercises without the band. The videos can be found here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgX9R8AuF9GLTegiZtDkW63qxVUXcC7rp
- Walking Well Carmarthenshire is an initiative which aims to encourage people of all ages and abilities to take advantage of the physical, social and mental health benefits offered by walking in groups of like-minded people. Walks will start back up when safe to do so: https://walkingwellcarmarthenshire.org.uk/
- Pembrokeshire Leisure have developed an App for live sessions and anytime pre-recorded sessions, these are all available free of charge: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/pembs-leisure/id1452789051
These are just a selection of activities available to you, remember to contact your local Disability Sport Wales Development Officer for more information on what is available in your area! Also follow Disability Sport Wales on Twitter Facebook, Instagram and YouTube for more information and reminders of what’s available!
