This year, we launched the Home Games, a virtual event and training schedule modelled on a decathlon, with new fun and active games for people living with long term health conditions to take part in each week. Led by decorated Paralympians Dame Sarah Storey and Lauren Rowles MBE, two teams were taken through 10 weeks of training, culminating in a fun head to head competition, where participants could see how far they had come.
You don't have to push yourself to the limit. Finding a level of exercise that is comfortable and enjoyable, whilst catering to your level of fitness will be really beneficial, both mentally and physically.
Everyday activities such as putting the washing in the basket or standing up from your seat can get you moving! Turn sorting the washing out into a game of laundry basketball, or challenge yourself to stand up and sit down a few times - small amounts of activity can be easily fitted into your day.
It is easy to get active with any generic household objects that you may find around your home. So raid your kitchen store cupboards, overflowing wardrobes or garden sheds - anything can be used to create a fun activity!
Being part of a community or getting active with someone else is both motivating and fun. Help each other reach your goals and support each other along the way.
I was so proud to be asked to be a part of The Home Games, meeting the team members and watching them grow in confidence and ability over the 10 weeks was inspiring. It shows that you don’t need gym equipment to get moving, some tins of beans or a chair can create a workout that is both active and fun.
‘The Home Games brought people from across the country together and showed how anyone can find an activity that suits them and their condition. What brought everyone so much joy, was seeing them all come together as a team and form lasting connections through the Games, but also the way they also supported each other through the challenges they face in their personal lives.
See how others used got involved in some fun activity at home, using household items and a bit of creativity. Use #WeAreUndefeatable to show us your own Home Games!
You don’t need a Paralympian to host your own Home Games! Here are some hint and tips to start your own training programme with loved ones:
For activities you can do in the comfort of your home, head to the We Are Undefeatable YouTube channel. We've put together different playlists of easy to follow video tutorials, allowing you to try new ways to move or otherwise engage in activities that are easy to try in the home. There are plenty of different videos available, from relaxing movement to energising activities, at a range of levels, from beginner to high. Most activities also include a chair variation so you can do whatever works best for you.
Head to our Ways to Move page for more ideas of digital tools that can help you get active at home, and plenty of activity inspiration so you can find something that works for you.
You may find it more motivating to get moving with other people. Click the links below to find a group that works for you.
In 2020, We Are Undefeatable brought together a virtual walking football and virtual dance team, to form Team Undefeatable. The teams, made up of people living with long term health conditions, met up once a week virtually to learn new skills, building a community that supports and inspires each other.
