{"id":334,"date":"2025-06-02T16:14:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/musculoskeletal\/physical-activity\/"},"modified":"2025-06-02T16:15:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T15:15:40","slug":"physical-activity","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/services.nhslothian.scot\/musculoskeletal\/physical-activity\/","title":{"rendered":"Physical Activity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Do the physical and mental symptoms of your health condition vary from day to day?
Does the unpredictability of how you feel make it difficult to stay motivated?\u00a0
Gradually getting stronger can help you feel more in control and reach your goals.\u00a0
Follow our\u00a0physio-approved, reliable advice to get started.
(CSP, 2022)<\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n

View the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy webpage for Stronger My Way<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you require more guidance on how to progress your strengthening exercises or exercise programme, please click the link below: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

NHS Lothian – A guide\u00a0to progressing your strengthening exercises<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also find information on Keeping Active on the NHS Inform website which is linked below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keeping Active – NHS Inform<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise for Older Adults<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NHS Fitness suite has a range of information and instructor-led exercise videos, including aerobic exercises, strength and resistance training, pilates and yoga. Visit: https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/conditions\/nhs-fitness-studio\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much physical activity should I be doing? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The following posters give guidance on how much exercise we should be doing on a daily or weekly basis.  Please note that the posters are split in to various population groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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