You might feel nervous or unsure at the thought of getting into exercise if it’s not the kind of thing you’ve done before. One of the most important things to do is to find something that works for you and that you like doing. If you’re currently on treatment and in hospital this might be taking yourself for a walk around the ward, slowly building up the amount you’re doing. If you’re at home you might like to go out for a walk with a friend or family member to keep you company. You could download step count app to log your progress and see how you get on.
There are lots of different ways to get active – if you want to try a new type of activity, like yoga or Pilates, then you might want to speak to someone at your local gym to see if they have any classes. Lots of local areas will have sports teams, both competitive and casual, have a look online and see if there’s something going on in your local area that you like the look of.
If you’re nervous about joining something new for the first time, see if a friend or family member will come with you. If not, you could try sending the person running the activity or team a message first to introduce yourself and let them know a little bit about you so you have made a connection before you go.
If you’re looking for something new to try at home to build up your confidence why not take a look at some of the options below: