Adult carers advice

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Week 18 - Yoga and Stretch, September

A routine that stretches and relaxes the whole body. We work our way around the body stretching and moving. This helps to keep our bodies flexible while working on our balance.

Week 17 - Fitness blast September

Welcome to the September 15 minute Fitness blast of cardio where you set the pace as fast or slow as you want.

Week 16 - Upper Body Workout August

Welcome to Christine's upper body workout for August. A new addition to the workout videos.

Week 15 - Fitness Fix 10 minute workout August

This week, Christine's video is a very easy to follow, 10 minute routine that includes all the body and gives you a quick fitness fix. All you need is some space to move around.

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Coronavirus (Covid-19) - Keeping active and protecting your mental wellbeing

These tips are designed to help both you and those you care for look after yourselves and protect your mental wellbeing.

Coronavirus (Covid-19) Guidance

It's important to know what support is available to you as a carer and those you look after.

Week 9 - Fitness Blast, July 2020

This Exercise Video is about 15 mins long and consists of 5 sections of 1 minute. Each section has a 1-minute blast of Cardio, Arms, Legs and Abs. You can choose to do all 5 sections and for the 1-minute blast of cardio you set the pace as fast or slow as you want.

Week 13 - Fitness Blast, August 2020

This Exercise Video is about 15 mins long and consists of 3 sections of 5 minutes. Each section has a blast of Cardio, Arms, Legs and Abs.

Week 8 - Meditation and Self belief

Week 8 is a meditation video. A way to relax, be calm and promote Self belief. All you need is a quiet, peaceful, warm place to just let your mind wander for a while.

Week 11 - Fitness Fix 10 minute workout July

This week, Christine's eleventh video is a very easy to follow, 10 minute routine that includes all the body and gives you a quick fitness fix. All you need is some space to move around.

Week 6 - Yoga and Stretch with Christine, June 2020

A routine that stretches and relaxes the whole body. We work our way around the body stretching and moving. This helps to keep our bodies flexible while working on our balance.

Week 5 - 15 Minute Fitness Blast, June 2020

This Exercise Vid is about 15 mins long and consists of 3 sections of 5 minutes. Each 5 min has 1-minute blast of Cardio, Arms, Legs and Abs. You can choose to do 1,2, or all 3 sections and for the 1-minute blast of cardio you set the pace as fast or slow as you want

Week 7 - A 10 minute workout routine

Week 7 of 'Get Active with Christine' is the second 10 minutes workout routine. An easy to follow workout that includes all the body.