Keep moving | Age Concern England

Keep moving this winter

Stay active this winter and keep moving. Physical activity will help you keep warm.

Top tips

Keep up your exercise routine
Keep moving rather than standing or sitting when outdoors
Don't stay sitting still for long periods at home
Space chores out through the day

Stay safe

Don’t take risks in wet or icy weather. There are lots of activities you can do in the comfort of your own home such as:

climbing stairs
dancing
hoovering

Why exercise?

There are many health and lifestyle benefits of physical activity - whatever your age! Man at gym

Regular physical activity will help you:

improve mobility‚ balance and muscle strength
promote an overall sense of well-being
prevent some illnesses
reduce the risk of heart disease‚ type 2 diabetes‚ osteoporosis‚ obesity and being hurt in a fall
reduce stress and alleviate depression
enjoy activities with family and friends.

How much should I exercise?

Aim towards half an hour of moderate physical activity on most days of the week.

If you haven't been active for a while‚ start slowly and work towards this goal.

Get started

Great ways to start getting fit are going for a gentle walk or swim:

Go for a walk

in your local park
in the countryside
on the beach if you live near the seaside

Swimming

Woman in swimming pool with float Swimming is an excellent all-round exercise and you can find a list of Leisure Centres and swimming pools in your local phone book under the name of your local council.

Many swimming pools hold sessions for older people and special rates are usually available.

Other fun activities

Ask at the library or contact your local Age Concern for for local clubs and societies who do special exercise classes suitable for older people: Dancing couple