Gail Curry,Physical Activity Campaign and Project Coordinator

Michelle Roberts,Physical Activity and Health Programme Manager

Let’s move!

Our charity partners

What is We Are Undefeatable?

• Long term and multiple conditions are common

• People tell us they often feel invisible and uncatered for

• It can be hard being active when you live with health conditions especially if you're caring for someone else

• It can be difficult to get the right support to get started

• Many people that physical activity has be for half an hour, or at a gym to count

Why We Are Undefeatable?

Current TV ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBHw31BoPdM

Mohan Julie Linda

“That feeling of fresh air and activity and a bit of a buzz can definitely help.”

“I’m still on my own two feet.”

Even on the days you don’t feel like it… by the time you start you’re happy to keep going.”

Getting Started

Some barriers to physical activity

Motivation

• I’m not motivated enough• I need advice• I don’t have enough time• I’m too tired

Worries

• I’m worried about coronavirus• I feel self-conscious or anxious• I have other commitments

Condition

• My condition is unpredictable and this makes it hard to commit to a routine

• I worry about making my health issues worse

Accessibility

• Facilities are difficult to get to / not accessible

• It’s too expensive

What have people done to motivate themselves?

…continue with tai chi, yoga and core exercises

…have a selection of videos playing on a loop to get motivated

… more active within the home environment … cycling on my new machine and take up swimming again

… carry on with my dire dance routine (for my eyes only, in the privacy of my lounge)

WAU can help me to find that "wow" factor in my daily routine!

…keep mobile and positive as possible

…I intend to keep up with the walking

Practical tools and tips

• Five in Five introduces ideas to help people get moving for 5 minutes

• My Daily Undefeatable is a chatbot to:• Share how moving made you feel• Schedule reminders to check-in daily or weekly

• YouTube playlists

• Chair exercises / Beginner, medium and higher level: Energising and strengthening

• Unwind and relax / Balance and posture

Online support

Moving at home leaflet & poster

• Includes information and case studies of people who are active at home in different ways.

• Simple tips for getting started

• Illustrated suggestions for activities in and around the home (that are safe for a range of conditions)

• Activity planner to help plan daily activities

Our top tips

• Find activities you enjoy and do it with others if that helps to motivate you

• Make the most of your good days

• Start slowly and build up – every movement matters

• Move more by building activity into your day

Discussion:

• What are the main barriers to physical activity for you and the people you care for?

• What have you found to be your motivation to be active?

• What could you suggest to others to help them get started?

Thank you!

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