Be Active at Home
Discover the variety of virtual activities you can follow or take part in to feel inspired and move more in the comfort of your own home, garden or nearest outdoor green space.
Helping you be active at home
We are committed to supporting you to be active, wherever and whenever that may be. To keep you abreast of all that’s happening across sport and physical activity in Manchester, we encourage you to explore the vast resources below to help you stay healthy and active at home, no matter your ability.
Here Mancunians can access various activities that parents, children, young adults and families can take part in and feel inspired through…in your own home, garden or nearest outdoor green space.
And if you needed a little more motivation – be sure to follow @MCRactive on Facebook, Instagram and X for inspiration and support so you can keep active.
Getting started
You will find below a seelction of proactive resources to help on your journey to be more active and maintain levels of physical activity and do what you can to move more each day. From zumba to full body workouts, we have plenty of free online fitness recourses to help get fit and have some fun from your own home.
Select the links below to see what Fitness Classes are available for you:
Better at home
Better UK offers a wide range of online exercises suitable for all ages and abilities that can be accessed via the Better UK App available here.
On demand access to workouts are available for free on the Better UK app, available from the Apple or Google Play stores.
Once you’ve opened the app on your device:
1. Select your preferred ‘club’ name
2. Tap Virtual fitness classes
3. Tap the SIGN UP button in the top right corner
4. Enter your first name, last name, email and create a password
5. Enter BETTERATHOME as the Club Access Code
6. View and accept the terms and conditions
7. Tap the SIGN UP button
If you have a personal computer, laptop or casting device for your TV, you can enjoy the virtual classes on a bigger screen. Click the button below and log in or follow steps 3-7 above if you’re signing in for the first time.
Wythenshawe Forum Everyone on Demand
Get FREE access to over 2500 workouts via Everyone on Demand. Spice up your at-home workouts with the ultimate variety in on-demand-fitness.
From the comfort of your own home you can find and make use of:
- Over 2,500+ workouts and classes
- All your favourite classes – Yoga, HIIT, Combat, Dance, Strength and much more
- Fresh new classes and workouts continually added
- Wide range no matter your age or ability
- Workout how you want, when you want and where ever you want to
- Available on smart phones and tablets (iOS & Android) – view on your laptop or on your TV
- No equipment needed – workouts with or without weights or other equipment
- Access to the NHS approved app, EXI
For Families
There are many things you can do at home as a family to stay active and have fun, including keeping active with various activities. Here are some great ways you can have enjoy yourselves in Manchester.
Select one of the web links below to see what you and your family can do:
For Kids
Calling all Mums, Dads and Carers of Manchester. Running out of ideas to keep the kids entertained? Explore the various activities below for children to do at home, in the garden and on your daily exercise walks.
Select one of the web links below to see what your children can get involved in:
Athletics
Outdoors
Football
Home Fitness
Sport Specific
This is the place to learn about courses and best practice as well as to discover useful tips and techniques from various Sports across Manchester.
Select from the links below to see what sport specific classes are available for you:
Athletics
Cycling
Football
Basketball England
Netball
Rugby Union
- Prepare To Play At Home
- Virgin Active Training Programme
- Kybo! Video Library
- How To Coach Kids During Lockdown
Rugby League
Mental health
Taking care of your mind as well as your body is really important.
You may feel worried or anxious about your finances, your health or those close to you. Perhaps you feel bored, frustrated or lonely. It’s important to remember that it’s OK to feel this way and that everyone reacts differently.
We encourage you to stay as active as you possibly can, but above all make sure you get further support if you feel you need it.
Select from the links below to see what resources are available to you.
- NHS Every Mind Matters
- Dr Radha’s 5 Mental Health Tips for Lockdown
- COVID-19 Mental Health Resources by MIND
- BUZZ Manchester Mental Health Guides
- Age UK Manchester Counselling Service for 60+ and their carers
Walk, Run, Cycle
The benefits of walking and cycling to our physical and mental wellbeing are well known, but its place in society has taken on even more significance following the lockdown periods the country experienced as a result of the pandemic.
There are plenty of ways to enjoy this within your local area, see below. Select from the links listed below to see what walking and cycling opportunities are available to you:
Disability
When you’re managing a health condition, being active is about finding what works for you, particularly when the way you feel can change from day to day.
Select from the links listed below to see for more specific information and helpful content:
- We are Undefeatable YouTube videos
- Sport England’s ‘Join the Movement’ campaign has also brought together some more specific content from expert partners to help.
- British Blind Sports Active At Home Programme
- Sense Arts, Sport & Wellbeing – inspiring lifelong opportunities for people with complex disabilities to be creative and active
Creative & crafts
Linked below are a collection of boredom-buster ways to keep you and the kids creative, and an important resource for your mental health.
Select a link for more information:
Long term health conditions
When you’re managing a health condition, being active is about finding what works for you, particularly when the way you feel can change from day to day.
Select from the links listed below to see for more specific information and helpful content:
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