7 Exercises to Improve Your Wellbeing

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1. Meditate and stretch with yoga

Yoga is an amazing option for engaging your mind and muscles with minimal equipment. Guided classes help you to feel connected to your body through movement, offering a mental release through each stretch.

Listen to your body and talk to your instructor if you have any questions or concerns and they will help you to adapt movements to work for you. This ensures that you can achieve wellbeing benefits no matter your experience level, making yoga a great option for people at the start of their active wellbeing journey.

At Sports & Wellness Hub, we offer a range of yoga classes to suit everyone. So, if you’re looking to feel revived through exercise and increase core strength and mobility, why not attend a class?

A group of people in a yoga studio stretching and performing yoga

2. Express yourself at zumba

Want to try something more energetic? Zumba is a fun workout, an approachable form of cardio, and another great choice for improving your wellbeing. The music is turned up and the energy levels are high in this class that feels more like a dance party than a workout. So, let your stresses fade away through sessions where we bring the fun and all you need is enthusiasm.

3. Set new goals with studio cycle

Cycle classes are a hugely popular choice and it’s not hard to see why. This class is sociable, fast-paced, and adaptable for your goals as you choose your resistance.

Plus, if you’re wondering how exercise can reduce stress, Studio Cycle is a great example. Not only do classes like this help you to put aside feelings of stress and anxiety as you focus on your physical goal and feel motivated by the encouragement of your instructor and the camaraderie of your class, the exercise also triggers a series of reactions in your body.

These reactions include the release of endorphins, which are feel-good hormones that help to naturally relieve pain and stress. These are just a few of many reasons to give Studio Cycle a go!

Worried about fitting a class into your busy day? There’s no need to feel stressed, because if you want a workout that can fit into any schedule, you can also hop on one of the bikes in our studio and try out a virtual fitness class.

4. Make a splash at aqua fit

Being in the water is a great way to feel supported while getting active. Not only is aqua low impact, meaning it puts less stress on your joints, by taking place in the water it also helps you to engage different muscle groups at once. Aqua is fun, sociable and leaves you feeling energised!

5. Build self-confidence with climbing

Learning a new skill is a great way to boost your self-confidence and wellbeing. Why not make learning to climb your next goal? Feel your self-confidence grow as you push your body to reach new heights in the Climbing Centre.

Climbing also offers great mental stimulation as it tests skills like reading your route as you work out how to get up the wall. With walls drenched in natural light and plenty of space and routes for everyone, climbing is a fantastic choice to aid your wellbeing.

Older man climbing up a wall in the climbing centre

6. Enjoy friendly competition at pickleball

Pickleball is one of the most family-friendly sports as its smaller court size and slower moving ball make it suitable for players of all ages. Support your wellbeing by engaging in this sociable sport where you can feel motivated by a bit of friendly competition. Offering players an opportunity for cardio as well as a mental workout, pickleball is a fantastic form of exercise to help your wellbeing.

Are you an older adult? Why not join in on a pickleball session.

7. Feel mindful through walking

Finally, one of the best ways to ensure that you improve your wellbeing through exercise is by picking an exercise style that is enjoyable and accessible for you. Walking or running, especially in groups, is an amazing option for someone who wants to try a form of exercise that connects them with their natural surroundings. For a restorative exercise session, plan your walk by checking out our campus walking routes.

Can exercise help with stress and wellbeing?

Exercise is a fantastic way to disengage from the stresses of daily life and support wellbeing. Is it essential to break a sweat to see results? Not necessarily! There are plenty of options for anyone who’s looking to achieve wellbeing benefits from exercise, so you can try what is most comfortable for you.

Will exercise increase my energy levels?

Whatever form of exercise you try, make sure to build it into your routine and pursue it regularly to help you meet your goals, build friendships, and increase your energy levels.

Don’t forget to warm up and cool down before and after your exercise to protect your body, and make sure to check in with a doctor or medical professional if you have any concerns or want to learn more about what exercises would work best for you.