Rethinking exercise and making everyday movement a medicine

I do definitely feel better now and I’ve managed to lose around 10 lbs since starting this programme, so I’m really quite chuffed with myself. I know I’m fitter and healthier, and I want to push myself to do more and lead a healthier lifestyle.

Having recently finished my 12-week programme with KiActiv^® I am filled with optimism for my future… Seeing where changes (however small) could be made to my everyday life, through both exercise and rest was amazing… My mental health and physical health have improved, which has been noticed by all my friends and family. I would recommend KiActiv^® to others who have been affected by Long Covid.

The KiActiv^® Health programme should be offered to all of us who need support to become more active. Taking part helped me to achieve remission of my Type 2 Diabetes within 6-months from a very difficult starting point.

Having this accurate information can only help you to make good choices for better health. This programme is very much a personal programme with all the benefits of added support. I would really recommend KiActiv^® to anyone.

The ability to look at the graphs, categorise activities and see their impact, has been invaluable. I feel so much more positive about my recovery as I am able to plan and assess my activity on a daily basis. Because of this I would not hesitate to recommend KiActiv^® to anyone.

The programme is excellent.  I have learnt that all movement is important, and not just structured exercise. After I had understood this, it made me realise that progress was achievable even whilst being breathless. I would strongly recommend KiActiv^® Health to anyone who feels that their lung condition has ‘taken over’ their health and life, and who genuinely wants to gain some control over it.

KiActiv^® Health has given me a sort of boost – a real ‘lets do it!’ Do everything! Get healthy! It’s helped my depression and my psychologist has said it’s made me get out more into the outside world, which has massively improved my mental health.

I have found a new confidence in my life. I now look forward to a betterment in all aspects, instead of a fear of what the future may hold after the operation and subsequent chemotherapy that I am undertaking. Life is for living!!

It has been a mental journey – a process of re-defining attitudes and habits. I would recommend all COPD patients consider participating in KiActiv^® not just for themselves but for their families. COPD is not curable but the impact of its symptoms can be modified and this programme really helps.

I found the Mentoring invaluable, as I learnt that all movement counts, no matter how little. I can honestly say it’s improved not just my physical but my mental health too and I would recommend the programme to anyone who has difficulty losing weight or who has lack of motivation or knowledge to improve their health.

The programme has helped me manage my muscle pain and other symptoms of long COVID. It has also been helpful to have someone willing to listen to you and encourage one to keep going. One of the things I have learnt from this, is that it is about pacing oneself and not pushing yourself too much so that you do not create more issues for yourself.

It has definitely made me motivated. It’s interesting, and very helpful, to look back on the movement undertaken each day & week. It has also made me aware & more conscious of times when I am inactive. Thank you so much for all your help & guidance. You have been a godsend & have helped me greatly.