Ways to move

If you want to find out more about how different activities might help with your symptoms, if you have questions about accessibility, where to start and who can help,  you are in the right place.

Some activities major in one type of movement. Some give you all. Our activities have star ratings which explain how good they are for cardio, strength and balance.

Browse the activities which appeal to you to find out more:

Aqua classes

Aqua classes

This activity is good for:

Cardio

★★★★☆

Strength

★★★★☆

Balance

★★☆☆☆

Water aerobics and aqua fit. You don’t need to be able to swim to benefit from Aqua classes.

Bed based exercise

Bed based exercise

This activity is good for:

Cardio

★☆☆☆☆

Strength

★★★☆☆

Balance

★☆☆☆☆

When you are bed bound for any reason, gentle bed-based exercises can help.

Bouldering and climbing

Bouldering and climbing

This activity is good for:

Cardio

★★★☆☆

Strength

★★★★☆

Balance

★★★★★

Onwards and upwards! Fun and exciting ways to stay active and enjoy time with others.

Bowls

Bowls

This activity is good for:

Cardio

★★★☆☆

Strength

★★★☆☆

Balance

★★★☆☆

Social sport with an option for almost everyone.

Boxing

Boxing

This activity is good for:

Cardio

★★★★★

Strength

★★★★★

Balance

★★★★☆

A powerful and mindful way to get fit and build confidence.

Cardio classes

Cardio classes

This activity is good for:

Cardio

★★★★★

Strength

★★★☆☆

Balance

★★☆☆☆

Aerobics, zumba, step. Loads of options online, in leisure centres and in village and town halls.

Class with weights

Class with weights

This activity is good for:

Cardio

★★☆☆☆

Strength

★★★★☆

Balance

★☆☆☆☆

An accessible and friendly way to build strength with an instructor to help.

Gym

Gym

This activity is good for:

Cardio

★★★★★

Strength

★★★★★

Balance

★☆☆☆☆

Gyms offer accessible equipment and staff to help you reach your goals. Everything you might need to move more.