Exercising with Long Term Health Conditions

Do you have a long term health condition? If you do you might have questions about exercising. How often can you exercise? Which exercises are safe?

Even with a long term health condition, exercise can have real health benefits. However, it’s important to talk to a health professional or your doctor before starting anything new. They can give you advice on exercising safely and may tell you about activities available in your local area.

BEEP

Bradford Encouraging Exercise in People (BEEP) is a physical activity referral service that encourages and supports people to become more active more often.

Click here to find out more

Rethinking Pain

Rethinking Pain is a community-based service for adults living with long-term pain in the Bradford and Craven area.

Click here to find out more

We are Undefeatable

When you’re managing a long term health condition, being active is about finding what works for you. This campaign and website inspires and supports people with health conditions to be more active.

Find We Are Undefeatable here

Home exercises

Gentle exercises to help improve mobility and prevent falls

Don’t worry if you’ve not done much for a while – these exercises are gentle and easy to follow. If you have a long term health condition, you may need to speak to your GP or health professional before starting anything new.

NHS Sitting Exercises
These gentle sitting exercises will help improve your mobility and prevent falls, and can even be done at home.

NHS Flexibility Exercises
These flexibility exercises can be done at home to help improve your health and mobility.

NHS Balance Exercises
These simple balance exercises can be done at home to help improve your health and mobility.

NHS Strength Exercises
Strength exercises like these can be done at home to improve your health and mobility.