Exercise
There are many different ways to incorporate exercise in your life. Explore the benefits to an active lifestyle and how it can make a huge difference to happiness and wellbeing.
Be active
Try taking a walk or going for a run. Spend some time outdoors. You might cycle, play a game, do some gardening or have a dance. Being active can lift your mood and help you feel better. Most importantly, find a type of movement that you enjoy and that matches your own mobility and fitness levels.
Being regularly physically active really can make a huge difference to happiness and wellbeing. It may also help you feel better about your appearance, boost your confidence, improve your self-esteem, energy and sleep as well as reduce your risk of stress, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. There are lots of things you can do if you don’t want to join a gym. Find an activity that you enjoy and make it part of your life. You could try:
- walking to work
- getting off the bus one stop earlier
- taking the stairs rather than the lift.
This page brings together key resources and support to help you be active. This includes exercise information and our Science Behind Wellbeing workshop.
