All Activities

Every two months we feature a different activity to inspire people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMDs) to Move to Improve.  In July / August we featured walking – click on All Activities in the side bar to find out about walking or, if you have tried walking, why not enter a review to share with others.  There are many fun ways to be physically active – watch this space for new activities in the future.


January/February 2012: Tai chi, qigong, yoga and Pilates

Introduction
Tai chi, qigong, yoga and Pilates are all gentle forms of exercise that can be particularly beneficial for people with RMDs. Whilst all the forms of exercise listed below can be done at home, it is vitally important that you learn the correct technique from a qualified teacher, who will check that you are performing the movements more

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September/October 2011: Cycling

For September/October, our Activity of the Month is cycling – a perfect way to be physically active inside or out of doors.  Cycling is a great form of exercise for people with RMDs and it can also be a fun way to get around, whether you live in a city or the countryside. 


If you’ve never ridden a bicycle more

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July/August 2011: Walking

We start with walking, which is a fantastic way to start an exercise plan, as it’s free, low impact and doesn’t put the joints under much stress.


Walking regularly and moderately could help:



Improve your condition
Aid weight loss
Improve confidence.

Read on to find more

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PEOPLE HAVE SHOWN THEIR SUPPORT

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Activity of the month

Tai chi, qigong, yoga and Pilates!

Low impact forms of exercise, which can build strength, balance and flexibility

 

Click here and make a pledge to move to improve soon!

268 people have pledged to move to improve!

How YOU rate TAI CHI, QIGONG, YOGA AND PILATES

Ursula Warlich

As a sports student of 21 years old, it was very hard to be diagnosed with arthritis, but I looked for new ways to maintain and improve my flexibility. Thanks to tai chi and qigong I am still very mobile and, despite having severe pain and undergone physical changes, have learned to find and keep my inner balance.

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Activity of the month

Tai chi, qigong, yoga and Pilates!

Low impact forms of exercise, which can build strength, balance and flexibility

 

Click here and make a pledge to move to improve soon!

268 people have pledged to move to improve!

How YOU rate TAI CHI, QIGONG, YOGA AND PILATES

Ursula Warlich

As a sports student of 21 years old, it was very hard to be diagnosed with arthritis, but I looked for new ways to maintain and improve my flexibility. Thanks to tai chi and qigong I am still very mobile and, despite having severe pain and undergone physical changes, have learned to find and keep my inner balance.