There is a wealth of online fitness options currently available – a quick google or Facebook search will reveal hundreds and hundreds of potential sources. We have grouped a few verified recommendations.
In the new UK Chief Medical Officers’ (CMOs) physical activity guidelines launched in September 2019, the CMOs reiterated a clear message about physical activity:
“If physical activity were a drug, we would refer to it as a miracle cure, due to the great many illnesses it can prevent and help treat.”
Please see below for some links to websites which can offer a range of classes/tutorials/videos, etc.
| Provider | Further info |
| NHS Fitness Studio | Choose a workout from the NHS Fitness Studio's range of online exercise videos. Take your pick from 24 instructor-led videos across our aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, and pilates and yoga categories. |
| Sport England #StayInWorkOut | Collates the information available from reputable fitness professionals and other advice on getting active at home and outdoors alongside social distancing guidelines. |
| North Yorkshire Sport | Advice on staying active at home. |
| Hambleton District Council |
Closed, but offer a range of advice and online links – visit their Facebook pages for more support and ideas. |
| Craven District Council | Closed, but offer a range of advice and online links – visit their Facebook pages for more support and ideas. |
| Harrogate Borough Council | Closed, but offer a range of advice and online links – visit their Facebook pages (here and here) for workouts and more support and ideas. |
| Everyone Active | Online classes available. |
| Selby Leisure Centre | Online classes available. |
| OneWellness Harrogate | Online classes available. |
