At home

Activity Alliance: Being Active Guide 

Our Being Active Guide is for everyone with a lived experience of disability or health conditions. We wrote the guide in partnership with Disability Rights UK and it provides the information you need in a quick and easy format. Download the Being Active Guide.

We Are Undeafeatable: Being active with a long-term health condition

We Are Undefeatable is a campaign led by 15 UK charities that supports people with long-term health conditions to be active. Want help with starting to move more? Visit weareundefeatable.co.uk for ideas and resources to help you start your journey to being active. 

Change 4 Life: accessible activity guide 

Change4Life has a great guide on adapting activities for disabled children and young people. There are lots of ways to keep disabled children active - start off by choosing activities your child is interested in and adapt them. View Change4Life accessible activities here. 

Clinical guidance for physiotherapists 

The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy has a bank of resources for physiotherapists on how they can help patients to be active and self-manage existing conditions during the coronavirus pandemic. Access physiotherapy resources here.

Home exercises and gym-free workouts

Getting some exercise doesn't need to be difficult - you don't even need to leave the house! We've pulled together a range of home-based exercises and workout videos suitable for all ages and abilities. 

Every Body Moves home workouts

These online workouts are ideal for disabled people who may not have taken part in sport or activity for a while. They are easy to access, can be adapted to your own pace and intensity, and are flexible around your daily schedule. Get active whenever suits you!

Every Body Moves home workouts

To stay fit and healthy, it is recommended that you do at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week, or around 20 to 30 minutes a day. Plus, you should also aim to do strengthening and balance exercises at least two days a week.

Many of these routines can be done anywhere, at any time. They are fun, effective and easy to follow:

NHS gym-free workouts

Put the fun back into fitness with these equipment-free workouts for all levels. View NHS illustrated workouts here. 

Shapemaster home exercise videos

Shapemaster home exercise videos are designed to support older adults and people with long-term health conditions throughout isolation. Physiotherapist, Rachel Young talks through exercises that can be performed whilst on the sofa or on the floor. Visit Shapemaster YouTube channel here.

One You workout videos

Public Health England's One You campaign encourages people to take control of their health and make small changes like moving more. These 10 minute workouts are an easy way to introduce physical activity into your daily routine. View One You home workout videos.  

Sofa Superheroes

Join fitness instructor Kris from Wheely Good Fitness everyday for a Sofa Superhero workout! Search for the hashtag #SofaSuperheroes on social media to find his sessions.

Access Sport

Weekly e-newsletters ‘Supporting You Through COVID-19’ and a new website section. They help direct club members and families to all the fantastic opportunities available.

NHS sitting exercises

Not all physical activity needs to involve big movements or jumping around. Seated exercises are a good way to improve mobility, strength and prevent falls. These exercises are gentle and easy to follow. You will need a solid, stable chair that doesn't have wheels. Download NHS sitting exercise sheets. 

Impairment specific advice

The National Disability Sports Organisations (NDSOs) are a good starting point for many disabled people who want to be more active. They provide advice, support and opportunities for people of all ages with specific impairments. Find out more about the NDSOs here. 

British Blind Sport

To support Sport England's #StayInWorkOut campaign, British Blind Sport are creating a free online library of accessible workouts and resources to support people with visual impairments stay active at home. Activities include yoga, pilates, cardio and high intensity sessions, gentle exercises and workouts for children and young people. Visit British Blind Sport website. 

Cerebral Palsy Sport 

Cerebral Palsy Sport has launched a series of new health and wellbeing resources to help everybody stay fit and healthy at home. The resources provide information and guidance on exercise and good nutrition for people with physical impairments. Access health and wellbeing resources here. 

Dwarf Sports Association UK 

Dwarf Sports Association UK is encouraging its members to come together online and stay connected during the coronavirus crisis. They will be posting regular updates and physical activity ideas on their website and social media channels. Visit Dwarf Sports Association UK website and find them on Facebook and Twitter. 

LimbPower 

LimbPower have created a private Facebook group to support community members and their families stay active and connected while at home. They will post videos, Q&A sessions, workouts and social media challenges to keep people motivated and reduce feelings of isolation. Visit LimbPower Members Facebook group here. 

Mencap 

Mencap has set up the Mencap Mountain Challenge to help keep spirits up and improve your fitness whilst at home. The challenge is to climb the equivalent number of flights of stair as a well-known mountain of your choice. Sign up to Mencap Mountain Challenge here.

Special Olympics Great Britain

Special Olympics Great Britain is encouraging its athletes and their families to stay active while at home. They have a range of resources, videos and ideas available on their website - specialolympicsgb.org.uk. 

Also, National MATP Development Officer, Angela Lydon has created a video on skill-based activities for individuals with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Angela demonstrates how you can use household items to improve dexterity, kicking and striking skills. 

MATP skills video

UK Deaf Sport

UK Deaf Sport are also supporting Sport England's #StayInWorkOut campaign by sharing ideas and activities you can do at home. These include gentle exercise, cardio training and fun activities for children and young people. Visit UK Deaf Sport website for more information.

More advice

Our colleagues, friends and supporters’ health matters most to us. Follow public health authority advice and information on the NHS and Government websites.

• Flick through our resources here
• Visit our YouTube channel here for useful videos
• Sport England is providing regular updates and support information for organisations here
• Follow #StayInWorkOut for some great tips on being active at home
  
  

Legal disclaimer 

Activity Alliance does not endorse any physical activities on any third party websites that are linked to from our website www.activityalliance.org.uk. If you choose to take part in any activities on a third party website, you do so at your own risk. You, the participant, are responsible for checking the health and safety requirements, and appropriateness of the activity before taking part.

Our website contains links to websites owned and operated by third parties. Activity Alliance accepts no liability for damage or loss, the accuracy and quality of content from third party websites and services accessible by hyperlink. If you use these links you will leave the Activity Alliance website. These links are provided for your information and convenience only and are not an endorsement by Activity Alliance. We accept no liability for the use of or reliance on any information, material, products, or services contained on or accessed through any such linked websites.

Activity Alliance is the operating name for the English Federation of Disability Sport.