Active Apps and Resources
There are so many great ways to get active, whether you go to a class, get outdoors or get active at home. There are so many great apps and exercise programmes to help you move more.
Physical activity apps are excellent tools for helping people get active, especially beginners. These apps offer a structured, step-by-step plan that gradually increases in intensity, making it easier to build fitness without the risk of injury or burnout. By providing a clear schedule and guided workouts, users know exactly what to do each day, removing the guesswork and making it easier to stay on track.
One of the key benefits of these apps is their accessibility. They are designed to be user-friendly and can be used anywhere, whether you’re at home, in the park, or at the gym. The app tracks your progress, celebrates milestones, and allows for customisation based on your fitness level and goals, making it adaptable for all users.
These apps also help you get motivated! With audio cues, voice coaching, and motivational messages, you are guided and encouraged throughout the workouts. The ability to share progress on social media and connect with a community within the app provides additional support and accountability.
Whether you’re new to exercise or returning after a break, these apps provide the guidance and support needed to make fitness a regular part of your life.
Couch to Fitness
Couch to Fitness offers a free, online workout program designed for beginners to gradually build fitness from home. With easy-to-follow video sessions led by instructors, the program helps users increase their activity levels at their own pace. It’s accessible, flexible, and ideal for those new to exercise.
Active 10
The Active 10 app tracks your walking, helping you set goals, monitor achievements, and receive tips to boost your activity. Simply carry your phone, and the app records every minute of your walk. Even a brisk 1-minute walk counts as exercise, making it easy to get started today.
Couch to 5k
The Couch to 5K app is a beginner-friendly running program that guides you from walking to running 5K in just 9 weeks or at your own pace. It features five motivating trainers, tracks your runs, integrates with your music, and connects you with other runners for support.
More apps
Fitness Studio Exercise Videos
Instructor-led exercise video, including aerobic exercises, strength and resistance training, Pilates & yoga from he NHS
Any exercise you like!
Getting Started with Physical Activity
If you are inactive or don’t exercise that often, getting active can be really difficult, but we are here to help.
