Staying active is important for your heart health. If you have lower back pain, try these expert-approved exercises to help ease stiffness and build your strength.
Want some quick and easy ideas for adding more movement into your day? These 5 simple tips can help.
In this article, we talk about how you can overcome some of the most common barriers to exercise such as time, embarrassment, and safety.
If you struggle to breathe, staying active can feel like a challenge. Exercise expert Laura Cartwright explains how to exercise with shortness of breath.
Chloe MacArthur, Senior Cardiac Nurse at British Heart Foundation, explores the benefits and risks of swimming in cold water.
Cardiac rehabilitation specialist Laura Cartwright explains the best exercise to lose belly fat along with other helpful weight loss tips.
Learn about the best exercises for heart health – and how you could adapt them to suit you and your condition.
Get expert tips for making exercise fun, as well as some new activities to try.
Activities such as tai chi offer many wellbeing benefits. Find out why it's a great accompaniment to aerobic exercise.
Looking for a new way to get fit? There are lots of ways dancing can improve your health, whatever your age or ability.
Why it pays to keep active as you age – and how best to do it.
Running is a great way to get fit and relieve stress. We've picked our favourite free running apps to help you reach your goals.
We explain why exercise is good for heart failure, and which exercises are safest.
Did you know there are more than 4,000 miles of former railway lines across the country that are open to walkers and cyclists? Find out more.
Fitness classes or other types of activity can be a great way to help reduce your risk of heart disease. Try our fun quiz to give you some inspiration.
Patrick Sawdon, 64, has made exercise a big part of his life since joining a gym after heart bypass surgery nine years ago. He explains the impact going to the gym regularly has had on his health.
For those with mobility issues, chair-based exercise is a great way to build your fitness. Personal trainer Hyde Phillips provides 5 easy-to-follow chair exercises.
Keeping fit doesn’t just mean joining a sports club or signing up for a marathon. Simply building on activities that you already do can make a difference.
It might be cold outside, but there’s never been a better time to go for a walk. It’s a great way to get healthier and feel happier, especially in lockdown.
Swimming is a great way to get fit and build strength. Lifelong swimmer Ivor Pope tells Rachael Healy about the benefits.
It can be challenging to stay active when you have health issues Get our top tips for getting active in a way that's safe for you.
Time spent gardening can help you feel better as well as brightening up your surroundings. Here are 6 ways you can garden over the winter months.
There's never been a better time to take up cycling - read our tips on how to get started.
With a heart problem, it can be hard to know how much exercise is too much. Our Senior Cardiac Nurse offers advice on where to start.
How to keep fit in winter without braving the elements.
Research has shown that people who spend long periods of time sitting down have higher rates of heart and circulatory diseases, as well as diabetes. Follow our five top tips to help keep you moving throughout the day.
It’s never too late to start being active. Follow these practical tips and do something you can be proud of.
The benefits of getting fit when you're older can be huge, particularly if you've had heart problems. We've got 6 top tips to help you get fit later in life.
Cycling is a great way to keep fit, but if you need help with motivation, planning new routes or tracking your progress, there are some great free apps available.
I used to swim regularly but have just been diagnosed with angina. What do I need to consider if I return to it?
Try this chair-based yoga sequence for a taste of yoga in your own home.
BHF Physical Activity Specialist Lisa Young offers tips on how you can be active every day, and demonstrates a 10-minute workout you can do in your living room.
Need some extra inspiration to get walking? Why not try one of these free walking apps for your smartphone? We've reviewed eleven of them.
We all know exercise is good for us, but what actually happens inside your body when you get active? Watch our animation to find out, and read more about how exercise can help your heart.
There’s lots of misinformation out there about when, where and how you should be exercising. We reveal the reality behind the fiction.
Our BHF Physical Activity Specialist, Lisa Young, offers tips on building more activity into your daily routine.
If you have difficulty standing or walking, it doesn’t have to mean exercise is out of the question. A specialist gives us some chair-based exercises you can try at home.
Follow along to our strength exercises video and try out these everyday alternatives to weights, in the comfort of your own home.
Dreary weather can make it harder to exercise outside. With help from experts Jayne Miller and Sarah Spuffard, Rachael Healy presents a guide to keep you moving without leaving the house.
Keep active following these 9 ways to shape up that will cost you (almost) nothing.
Keeping active will help you maintain your independence. Try these 10 simple activities to improve your strength and balance.
If you’re waiting for heart surgery, there are simple things you can do to get prepared for the surgery and for the recovery afterwards.
We answer some common questions and provide expert tips around exercising with a heart condition.
Getting fit doesn't have to feel like a chore. We've compiled a list of our top free fitness apps that might even make you forget you’re working out.
Exercising in a group is an enjoyable and sociable way to get active again after a heart event. Katherine Woods hears how it's helped Mary and Alan make lasting friendships.
Kevin Ibbertson, 58, found that his love for walking helped him recover after his heart attack. He shares his story.
Tracking your swimming progress is a great way to stay motivated. We've picked out 5 free apps to use on dry land that will encourage you to keep going when you're in the pool.
A sport with worldwide appeal, table tennis can be played by all ages and abilities, even after a heart event. Find out how to get involved.
Whether you’re taking up jogging for the first time or training for a marathon, our running section has all the inspiration and information you need.
It’s good to stay active after a heart attack or heart surgery, but where do you start? Sarah Brealey shares tips from cardiac rehabilitation experts.