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Apps

Map My Walk

Map My Walk is an app designed to track the route you take whilst walking - it measures distance, calories burned and can also help you measure your weekly progress.

Daily Workouts Free

Daily Workouts FREE is a great 5 to 30 minute daily workout routine for you!

Lark

Lark, your personal weight loss coach. Get unlimited personal guidance and support, anytime, anywhere. Your Lark Coach watches out for you.

My Fitness Pal

We believe — and medical studies prove — that the best way to lose weight and keep it off is to simply keep track of the foods you eat.

Websites

Health Help Now

Health Help Now aims to help residents find the right service in Croydon for their health needs, including a symptoms checker and services and advice on health related problems.

Powerchair Football with CPFC

Powerchair football, run in association with Crystal Palace Football Foundation

Croydon’s Better Leisure and Sport Centres

Find out more about your local leisure centres in Croydon.

Wheels for Wellbeing

A charity supporting disabled people of all ages and abilities to enjoy the benefits of cycling.

Crystal Palace Football Club Foundation

Check out the courses and community development available from the Crystal Palace Football Club Foundation.

Walking for health

Check out your local walking routes in Croydon.

NHS - Chair workout

A range of exercises for wheelchair users.

NHS - Morning exercises

Check out these quick 5 minute workouts to start your day with!

NHS - Gym free workout

Check out these work outs that you can do from your own home.

NHS - 12 week fitness plan

Check out this 12 week fitness plan for overall health - with weekly outlines of activities you can complete.

NHS - Get fit with strength and flexibility

A five week strength and flexibility work out plan.

NHS - Couch to 5K

Check out this exercise plan which gradually builds up your running distance, all the way up to 5K.

NHS - Balance exercises for older people

Check out some ideas for balance exercises for older adults.

NHS - Flexibility for older people

Check out some ideas on flexibility exercises for older adults.

NHS - Strength exercises for older people

Some practical examples of how older people can improve their strength through exercises.

NHS - Active Lifestyles

Check out these tips on how to incorporate activity into yours and your family's lifestyles.

NHS - Physical activity guidelines for older adults

Read the recommended amount of physical activity that older adults need to stay healthy.

NHS - Physical activity guidelines for young people

Find out how much exercise young people should be getting every day.

NHS - Physical activity guidelines for children

Find out the recommended physical activity guidelines for your children.

NHS - Why sitting too much is bad for your health

Sedentary or inactive behaviour can have a negative impact on your health. Find out how on this website.

NHS - Benefits of exercise

Why should you be active? Check out what exercise can do for you and your health.

NHS Physical Activity Guidelines

If you are unsure of how much physical activity you should be doing per week, take a look at the NHS guidelines.

Parkrun

Would you like to join a group of regular runners? Pop along to your local Park Run - for all ages and abilities.

BHF Getting Active

Get the facts on how being active can have huge benefits on your heart and overall health.

NHS seated exercises for the elderly

Gentle exercise for elderly adults can have huge health benefits and improve mobility.

NHS 10 Minute Workouts

Got 10 minutes to spare? Why not give one of these work outs a go - these can even be done at home.

Videos

Physical Activity and Mental Health

Here are five ways physical activity can make you feel better and feel good.

Losing Weight and Fitness Advice

Here are some quick tips and advice on how you can lose weight. From little changes in what you eat to the different types of activity you can do, see how other people have lost weight.

The 10,000 step challenge

It's recommended that adults take 10,000 steps a day to maintain good physical activity levels - can you complete the 10,000 steps challenge?

10 minute workout BHF video

It can be difficult to find the time to do some exercise, but exercise does not always have to mean going to the gym. Here's a quick 10 minute workout you can do in the comfort of your own home.

Couch to 5K video

Couch to 5K helps you to become active at a managable pace. As well as creating a plan for you, the Couch to 5K app can motivate you while running, so why not give it a go!

Podcasts

Podrunner

Motivational music for running or exercising.

TED talks Health

Useful everyday tips and advice for overall health and wellbeing.

Freakonomics - What’s the best exercise?

Are you unsure what type of exercise to do? Listen to this podcast for some interesting tips.

Freakonomics - When willpower isn’t enough

Do you struggle with motivation to exercise? Check out this podcast on willpower and how you can combine exercise with doing other things you enjoy.

Couch to 5K Podcasts

Couch to 5K sets up a weekly running plan using motivational podcasts, which acts like your own personal fitness coach.

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