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Juggling life

Life often has a habit of getting in the way - particularly when it comes to exercise.

We know that 31% and 28% of women respectively say that not having enough time, or having other commitments, makes it difficult for them to increase the amount of physical activity and exercise they do.

Whether it's work, family life, or something unexpected, we're often left feeling like we should be doing something else instead of getting active.

But we’re here to tell you it’s ok for you to prioritise yourself!

If you’re juggling a lot, you might need some extra help and support to find ways to be active that work for you so we’ve put together our top tips and helpful links to get you some ‘me’ time.

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Top tips

  • Get organised – if you’re juggling a lot of things, you might find planning ahead a useful way to make sure you find time.
  • If you’re juggling childcare, look for classes or facilities that offer a creche.
  • Small victories still count! Even if you only manage 15 minutes while your baby is napping – it’s all worth celebrating.
  • It’s your time, so make the most of it. Relax and unwind from the stresses of your busy day. Some might find yoga relaxing, but others might find a rigorous HIIT session is exactly what they need to destress! It’s all a what works for you.
  • Look for memberships that give you the flexibility to get active at a time that suits you.
  • Getting active at home or joining an online class might be just the answer – less stress, no travel and tea breaks whenever you need!

Hear from others

We've heard from lots of women, just like you, who have overcome barriers and found a way to be active that works for them.

Danielle in the gym holding a weighted barbell, ready to lift it.
Danielle's Story

"Over time I became more confident wearing a swimsuit and then stopped caring what other people thought of me."

Shreen sitting in her wheelchair in a sports hall surrounded by other wheelchairs, holding a coffee cup, and smiling.
Shreen's Story

“People call me superhuman, brave or inspirational. I see myself as a chronically ill semi-functioning superhero”

Nia smiling at the camera, outside on a lake in a kayak boat, holding a kayaking paddle.
NIa's Story

"Being active teaches me every day that I am capable of so much more than what I give myself credit for."

See more stories

Useful links

A mother and daughter dance along to a Disney song in a kitchen

Disney Dance-Alongs

Sometimes the easiest way to get active when you’re juggling childcare is to get them involved too! To get you inspired we’ve teamed up with Disney and families across England to show you some of the ways mums and kids get moving to the songs they love.

Check out their moves

Pre- and post-natal home exercise

We know that getting active while pregnant or as a new mum might feel harder than ever to fit in. So we’ve supported Couch to Fitness to develop their free home workout programme to create tailor-made programmes to support women to be active during these major life stages, and ensured the programmes have all been endorsed by experts including the Active Pregnancy Foundation.

Couch to Fitness

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Through our social media channels we regularly share stories, tips and motivations from our community, all designed to support women to be more active and to feel more confident while doing it.

Join the conversation to hear from women with real stories like yours and celebrating all women getting active on their own terms.

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