Our new project will ensure that elderly and vulnerable people can stay active throughout the lockdown with a specially-designed booklet

Social distancing, home-working and closed businesses are ‘the new normal’ across the world during the Covid-19 crisis. But most of us can still go outside to exercise, and millions are also using online platforms to attend clubs, classes and activities from the comfort of their living room.

But for some, the lockdown is more presents more serious limitations. Many people are unable to leave the house at all. Others may struggle to join a Zoom meeting, or may not have access to the internet.

The book contains exercises and techniques that are relevant for older or less mobile people to do around the home, including seated and standing exercises. There are also sections on lifestyle, mental health and local support organisations.

Active at Home has been designed in partnership with Age UK, the Centre for Ageing Better, Sport England and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. It is part of wider awareness campaigns from Sport England and Move More — a Sheffield-based scheme to promote exercise during coronavirus.

It is being delivered to thousands of older and vulnerable people across the city from Monday 27 April 2020.

You can find more information about the University's response to the Covid-19 crisis in our coronavirus advice section.

You can access the booklet online on the Move More Sheffield website. The website is also being used to host a variety of other resources to support physical and mental wellbeing among the city’s residents during the Covid-19 pandemic.