Back for the new year, we're continuing to offer you the opportunity to join us twice a week from the office or at home to boost your your physical activity levels with our live online 10-minute movers.
Led by a qualified Personal Trainer, get away from your desk and move for 10 minutes to help boost your circulation, strengthen your muscles, and leave you with more energy for the rest of the day. Research has found that short, 10-minute workouts can help improve your health and fitness, and show immediate improvements to your concentration levels compared to just sitting.
Sessions run on Teams each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon, live at 1pm and 2pm from week commencing 6 January.
No equipment is needed and only a small amount of space is adequate. All movements can be performed from a standing position and adjusted for a seated position.
Simply wear comfortable, breathable clothing and footwear that has a flat sole for controlled stability.
Beginners are welcome and all of the routines count towards the recommended guidelines for weekly physical activity.
You must complete the registration form to gain access to the class links. This enables the instructor to review any health conditions and medical history you may have. You may be advised to consult with your doctor before joining.
You only need to complete the form once and you will be sent links to all session options. Join the sessions when you can!
| Day | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays | 1pm | Complete the enrolment form to get session links |
| Tuesdays | 2pm | Complete the enrolment form to get session links |
| Thursdays | 1pm | Complete the enrolment form to get session links |
| Thursdays | 2pm | Complete the enrolment form to get session links |
Read a selection of feedback from our recent anonymised particpant satisfaction survey.
‘’I have really enjoyed the 10-minute mover sessions and has improved my wellbeing during the working day to do some exercise. I like the set up of the sessions and feel they are beneficial as I sit down for the majority of my working day. The time of 2pm fits nicely for me currently. Thank you to the trust for setting up to help with staff wellbeing. Dan is very knowledgeable and is very helpful to explain all of the exercises during the sessions.’’
‘’I have found these sessions really useful as my job is sat down all day at a computer which is very unhealthy and bad for circulation. These sessions really do help and help mentally too.’’
‘’The sessions have been fab, Dan changes movements each session and explains the moves really well and which bits we are working out. He is great at what he does.’’
‘’These exercises are very useful as I permanently work from home and suffer with osteoarthritis in most of my joints.’’
‘’I think it has been brilliant. I have really enjoyed the sessions and think they have really benefitted both my physical and mental health.’’
‘’I can completely feel the benefit of doing these. They are also accessible for everyone due to having options using a chair or standing up. Thanks so much for running the sessions - I genuinely feel fitter and healthier already for doing them - so please, please keep them going’’
Can't make it to our live sessions?
The NHS Fitness Studio has 23 instructor-led videos covering:
These workouts have been created by fitness experts InstructorLive and range from 10 to 45 minutes.
There are exercises to tone your abs, raise your heart rate, and tone your upper arms. You will also find workouts suitable for new mums, such as postnatal yoga, or health problems, such as pilates for back pain.
Plus, there's the Wake up workout, Vinyasa flow yoga, and Belly dancing for beginners to get you moving.
All of these routines count towards the recommended guidelines for weekly physical activity.
