Getting fit and staying active

Being active helps you stay healthy and can prevent problems like back pain, heart disease, and diabetes.

We should all try to exercise for about 150 minutes each week. This is like going for a brisk walk for 20 minutes a day. We should also do exercises that strengthen our muscles at least twice a week. For more details, you can check out the NHS Physical Activity guidelines (external link)

If you want to get fitter, Your Health Notts (external link) is a free service for people living in Nottinghamshire. They can help you get more active, eat healthier, manage your weight, drink less, and stop smoking.

For simple ways to get active, the NHS Better Health website (external link) has great tips, including beginner running programs and activity trackers.

If you don’t want to go to a gym, the NHS Fitness Studio (external link) has over 23 online exercise videos that you can do at home. They include aerobic exercises, strength training, Pilates, and Yoga.

If you’re looking for local groups and classes, Notts Help Yourself (external link) has a list of services near you.

Information in this section is intended to be used as a guide. It gives you an idea about how low back pain can be managed. However, you should remember that every case is different, and symptoms and management can vary from person to person.