Getting started

Get active

Before you begin

When it comes to getting active, good preparation is vital. Here are some essential tips to get you off the sofa:

Pick The Right Level For You

Match one of our weekly plans to your fitness level

Revamp Your Diet

Clear the cupboard to make way for a healthier lifestyle

Plan Ahead

Here are just a few of the benefits you can enjoy with regular exercise:

Extra Energy Regular exercise boosts your metabolism and increases your energy levels. Tiredness, sluggishness and lack of motivation can be the result of an inactive lifestyle.
A Happier You Regular physical activity can boost your mood. Research suggests that exercise may be more effective than medication in mild to moderate depression*.
Raise Healthy Kids Introducing your kids to the benefits of physical activity now provides them with a healthier and happier start to life. It�s also a great excuse for some quality family time.
Heart Health Just 30 minutes of exercise a day, that makes you breathe faster than normal, can reduce your risk of developing coronary heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes**.
Weight Loss Combined with a healthy and balanced diet, regular physical activity helps you shed those excess pounds, tones the wobbly bits and boosts your body confidence.
Live Longer As little as 30 minutes of aerobic exercise, three days a week, can promote mental alertness in older adults+, increase mobility and encourage independence.

*Mental Health Foundation, **British Heart Foundation, +British Journal of Sports Medicine

You don�t have to run a marathon to get active, the small tips in this guide will help you get started.