We are faced with some really challenging and uncertain times, and it can be easy to find yourself feeling anxious and understandable that many of us will find ourselves struggling with the situation and our own mental health.
Although the key message is to stay inside and save lives but also it is very important to take care of yourself and maintain physical and mental wellbeing.
There are great resources available for us to stay both active and engaged which can help support us through this difficult time.
Here are some links and information for you to follow:
- Sport Wales has launched #BeActiveWales (#CymryActif) campaign – Welsh sport’s united voice to help people be active. Online routines, help to get moving, session plans, motivation, nutrition advice and other resources will be made available from multiple sources to cover a range of sports and activities.
The campaign will focus on four main areas:
-Gentle Activity – Gentle home activities for people who might be new to exercise or have restricted movement
-General Activity – Activities for people who enjoy sport and exercise and want to continue to reap the health benefits
-Advanced Activity – For people who take part in sport regularly and want more intense training
-Mental Health and Wellbeing
- Sport England launched the campaign #StayInWorkOut. To encourage everyone to get involved in this campaign, take this time to get more involved in your fitness and make it a priority.
- PE with Joe Wicks – https://www.youtube.com/user/thebodycoach1
- Home workout routines – https://twitter.com/search?q=homeworkouts&src=typed_query
- Swansea Council – ideas for keeping kids busy –https://www.swansea.gov.uk/schoolsout
- Newport Live – staying happy and healthy at home –https://www.newportlive.co.uk/sport-leisure/happy-and-healthy-at-home
- Sport Cardiff funs at home games and ideas –https://twitter.com/hashtag/FamilyFunAtHome?src=hashtag_click
- Mind – Have created an amazing resource https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/coronavirus/coronavirus-and-your-wellbeing/
- Practising mindfulness or meditation – these exercises have been proven to help with anxiety and there are a number of apps such as Headspace and Calm which guide you to daily Mindfulness practices.
Hope you find this helpful and please share with colleagues and networks.
Wishing you and your family a safe, calm and active #StayAtHome period.
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