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Couch to Fitness – Get Fit for Free in 9-weeks with this workout programme for beginners
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Couch to Fitness

Difficulty level

Beginners

Activity type

Online workouts and apps

Cost

Free

Description

Get active from the comfort of your own home with Couch to Fitness by Our Parks. Bit by bit you’ll feel fitter, when you stick to our free fitness programme. It’s amazing what a difference it can make!
Let’s Move with Leon – 12 week programme for people with Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions

Let’s Move with Leon

Difficulty level

Beginners

Activity type

Online workouts and apps

Cost

Free

Description

12 week’s of movement sessions for people with Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions. The Let’s Move with Leon classes are a holistic, full-body programme that will improve strength, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness. You don’t need any special gear, and there’s no cost. Leon specialises in working with people with arthritis and related conditions and has a fun, motivational and inclusive approach.
Parasports Workouts – Adapted online workouts to follow at your own pace and intensity
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Parasports Workouts

Difficulty level

Beginners

Activity type

Online workouts and apps

Cost

Free

Description

Adapted online workouts to follow at your own pace and intensity. Follow a range of different at home adapted workouts including gentle aerobics, stretching and mobility, strength focus and maintaining agility. These online workouts 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!
Go Jauntly – Discover nature-filled walking routes and challenges near you

Go Jauntly

Difficulty level

Beginners

Activity type

Online workouts and apps

Cost

Free

Description

Discover nature-filled walking routes and challenges near you. Tired of the same old routes? Find new walking tours based on your location, with simple photo guides to help you navigate while nifty tips point out things of interest.
Active 10 – Track your steps and active minutes. Take your first steps today!
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Active 10

Difficulty level

Beginners

Activity type

Online workouts and apps

Cost

Free

Description

Did you know walking briskly, even for 1 minute, counts as exercise? A daily brisk walk can give your body a boost, lift your mood and make everyday activities easier. Get started tracking your minutes with this free, anonymous app.
Couch to 5K – Build up to running for 30 mins with this programme for absolute beginners
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Couch to 5K

Difficulty level

Beginners

Activity type

Online workouts and apps

Cost

Free

Description

A running programme for absolute beginners. Couch to 5K has now helped more than 4 million people start running. The app: has a choice of 5 trainers to motivate you; works with your music player; tracks your runs; connects you with other Couch to 5K runners. Couch to 5K can be completed in as little as 9 weeks, or longer if you want to go at your own pace.

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