Cambridge, United Kingdom / Let's Get Moving

Lisa and Dani each share their 3 wellbeing watchlist recommendations for the week:

You can find all the links to what they speak about here - https://getmovingcam.wixsite.com/getmovingcam/post/wellbeing-watchlist-3

Lisa and Dani each share their 3 wellbeing watchlist recommendations for the week:

You can find all the links to what they speak about here - https://getmovingcam.wixsite.com/getmovingcam/post/wellbeing-watchlist-2

Lisa and Dani each share their 3 wellbeing watchlist recommendations for the week:

Lisa:
1. Houseparty app for communicating with friends and family - https://houseparty.com/
2. Deepak Chopra's 21 day meditation experience - https://chopracentermeditation.com/article/6-oprah_deepaks_21_day_meditation_experience
3. Inspirational Breathing - Jump in and Breathe FREE session on Zoom every day at 8.45am - https://www.inspirationalbreathing.com/online-breathing-sessions/

Dani:
1. Let's Run Girls podcast - supporting women to get started with running - https://anchor.fm/letsrungirls
2. HeadStart Sports, Injury and Performance Clinic daily Facebook Live video to help you heal, mobilise and strengthen - https://www.facebook.com/headstarthealth/
3. Yoga with Adriene - hundreds of free videos on Youtube of varying experience levels and class durations - https://www.youtube.com/user/yogawithadriene

Exercise Referral Instructor, Rob shares a series of upper body strengthening moves you can do with a resistance band.

Cambridge City Council are able to send out resistance bands to current City Exercise Referral members and class participants, FREE OF CHARGE in order that you can continue to exercise in your own homes during the Covid-19 lockdown period. They come in 2 strengths – beginner and intermediate – and also in latex free, should you require this. If you would like a band, please e-mail carrie.holbrook@cambridge.gov.uk with your requirements and preferred postal address.

“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

Exercise Referral Instructor, Rob demonstrates a series of 3 lower body static stretches you can complete at home after you have completed some dynamic exercise.

Please note:
“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

Looking to improve your grip strength? This tutorial focuses on this key component of fitness and how you can do this safely in your home. Rob uses a resistance band, stress ball, towel and tins from the kitchen to help with these moves.

Cambridge City Council are able to send out resistance bands to current City Exercise Referral members and class participants, FREE OF CHARGE in order that you can continue to exercise in your own homes during the Covid-19 lockdown period. They come in 2 strengths – beginner and intermediate – and also in latex free, should you require this. If you would like a band, please e-mail carrie.holbrook@cambridge.gov.uk with your requirements and preferred postal address.

“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

"Rob, I want to improve my core strength!" Well this is the video for you. Move away from thinking core work is just crunches as Rob shows you four exercises to test your core and make you stronger.

Cambridge City Council are able to send out resistance bands to current City Exercise Referral members and class participants, FREE OF CHARGE in order that you can continue to exercise in your own homes during the Covid-19 lockdown period. They come in 2 strengths – beginner and intermediate – and also in latex free, should you require this. If you would like a band, please e-mail carrie.holbrook@cambridge.gov.uk with your requirements and preferred postal address.

“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

This video looks at upper body strengthening moves from a standing position. Useful for reaction speed and increasing strength for everyday tasks. Rob uses a resistance band in this video to help with the exercises.

Cambridge City Council are able to send out resistance bands to current City Exercise Referral members and class participants, FREE OF CHARGE in order that you can continue to exercise in your own homes during the Covid-19 lockdown period. They come in 2 strengths – beginner and intermediate – and also in latex free, should you require this. If you would like a band, please e-mail carrie.holbrook@cambridge.gov.uk with your requirements and preferred postal address.

“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

Exercise Referral Instructor, Rob, demonstrates a series of exercises you can do at home to help improve your balance.

Please Note:
“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

Exercise Referral Instructor, Rob leads you through a mindful movement sequence focusing on breath to promote relaxation.

Please note:
“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

Exercise Referral Instructor, Rob demonstrates a series of seated cool down stretches to complete after your workout.

Please note:

“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

Exercise Referral Instructor, Rob demonstrates how to do some seated and standing cardiovascular exercise, great for increasing your breathing and heart rate to work on your cardiovascular fitness.

Please note:

“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

Exercise Referral Instructor, Rob demonstrates how to perform the sit to stand exercise, great for strengthening the muscles of the lower body.

Please note:
“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

Exercise Referral Instructor, Rob tells us about standing upper body stretches following your upper body workout.

“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

Rob, our Exercise Referral Coordinator demonstrates a series of floor stretches for you to do as a cool down to help reduce stiffness, promote relaxation and increase flexibility.

Please note:
“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

Follow our Exercise Referral Instructor Rob, as he shows you the importance of a dynamic warm up to get your body ready for a home workout.

Please note:
“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

Video tutorial from our Exercise Referral Coordinator, Rob, demonstrating some tips to maintain good posture.

Please note:
“All of these exercises are low impact, meaning that they can be performed safely for most individuals. If you struggle with an exercise, simply miss it out. Do not do any exercise that causes you pain or discomfort that is out of the ordinary and also do not attempt any of the exercises if you are feeling unwell. Be advised that you are performing these exercises at your own risk, so make sure you are doing so in a safe environment, wearing correct footwear with plenty of space around you. The emphasis on these exercises is to keep you moving, increase your heart rate and breathing rate a little and release those happy hormones! Please let us know how you get on following the video in our comments section or feel free to contact me directly. Enjoy and follow me to ensure you use the correct techniques.”

Recording from last virtual satellite club of Summer 2020 programme (01/09/2020) Participants range in age from 12 - 19.

Session delivered by Fred, Table Tennis Activator for Cambridge City Council in partnership with Sam, Coach from Cambridge United Community Trust.

Please do NOT circulate this video beyond teaching purposes.