Information and support to #GetActive with #exercise, walking, keep-fit and social sports to improve health and social interation in Widnes and Runcorn
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We know that movement before, during and after cancer treatment will look different for everyone 🤗
Whether it's small steps, trying something new or adding movement into your routine, it all counts.
👉 Resources that could help you: bit.ly/4q4WBz3#WorldCancerDay
ALT Woman in a swimsuit in a bedroom, with a text that reads 'Movement with a cancer diagnosis looks different for everyone...' for the campaign 'We Are Undefeatable'.
ALT Man doing Pilates in a class, performing a standing stretch, with a text overlay discussing 'Heraldo - After a prostate cancer diagnosis and open heart surgery, Heraldo wasn’t sure he could stay active - until he found Pilates. It helps him to build strength, balance and he loves the independence activity brings him.
ALT Woman wearing pink on a paddle boat, on a river. Text reads, "Ellie - After being diagnosed with breast cancer, dragon boat paddling became Ellie’s favourite activity. Moving with a group of people who’ve been through the same thing offered a safe space for her."
ALT Woman smiling while holding shopping bags on a bridge, with a text overlay, "Tania - Tania developed depression after chemo, which made moving even harder for her. She found that getting on her feet helped, even if it was just dancing around the kitchen with her daughter or going for a short walk."
Here's some gentle movement to help get you started this year ❤️
If you're looking to build some more activity into your day, try this Five in Five workout. Complete each exercise for one minute or less if that's all you can manage right now.
ALT Graphic image from 'Five in Five: A Gentle Start' featuring a person sitting on a chair.
ALT Illustration depicting five different exercise routines, titled "Push and Lift," "Sit to Stand," "Arms Behind Back Stretch," "Heel Flick," and "Seated Unwind," with figures demonstrating each activity.
Have a long term health condition? Click on the link below to take part in a 15 min survey to share how you're managing your physical activity, health & wellbeing.
Take part and win 1 of 5 x £50 vouchers!
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ALT Two men embracing on an indoor football field, with text that reads, Have your say! Take part in a 15 minute survey about health and physical activity. With the We Are Undefeatable logo in the top corner.
The ball creates instability, forcing your deep core muscles (transverse abdominis, obliques, pelvic floor) to engage more to maintain balance. This leads to stronger and more functional core stability