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Take Action,Get ActiveGet moving for mental health this May

@Mentalhealth@mentalhealthfoundationMental Health Foundation

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We know this can be a challenging time for a lot of people, which is why we have launched our movement challenge.

Physical activity doesn’t have to be strenuous - you can walk, do the gardening or even bake if that’s what you feel comfortable doing. Whatever your physical ability, we want you all to feel included. This challenge is for everyone!

Our theme this year for Mental Health Awareness Week is ‘kindness’. This can mean being

Thank you for signing up to get active for mental health this May.

kind and showing compassion to others, but also to ourselves.

Our challenge to get moving in May is not just about fundraising for mental health - it is also about looking after your own wellbeing and committing to a month of kindness to yourself. Fundraising does a play a part though so try to challenge yourself to get the sponsorship rolling in!

Read on for fundraising tips, ways to get active, paying in donation advice and calendars for you to use.




Ways to get active this May

Yoga Yoga is a great way to stretch your body and release tension from your muscles and your mind.

Walking Physical activity doesn’t have to be strenuous! Take a half an hour walk in your garden, or outside if it is the first and only time you are leaving the house that day.

PilatesFocusing on the core, this workout strengthens the mus-cles in your body. This workout is for anyone, no matter your fitness level!

HiitHigh intensity interval training is a combination of heart-racing moves in short bursts of time. These moves can range from jump squats to burpees – if you are a beginner, take it easy at first.

GardeningWhilst not your typica form of physical activity, it is a form of movement that is calming, yet keeps your body active.

Running/JoggingGoing for a run or jog gets the blood pumping through your body and can help release tension.



BakingLike gardening, baking also requires some muscle and it’s a great way to remain active in a lighter way.

Leg DayDon’t let the title put you off! Leg exercises are not just for gym bunnies – you can do squats, lunges, fire hydrants, hip thrusts and many other exercises to get your leg muscles burning. If you’re unsure, check out fitness vloggers on Youtube for some inspiration!

Arm DaySimilarly to leg day, you can work out your arms in the comfort of your own home too. Try some tricep dips, planks and push-ups to help build arm strength.

DanceWe all love to secretly dance in our kitchens to the radio, so why not do it for thirty minutes to help alleviate any stress you may be experiencing that day.

Whatever other activity you like – whatever form of movement makes you happy, incorporate it into your calendar.

You could even ask your sponsors to suggest a different form of exercise for each day to keep things exciting and get the donations rolling in!



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Create a fundraising page online - we recommend using JustGiving.

Share share share! Once your page is up and running, you can share it on social media, and encourage friends and family to sponsor you.

Get your donors involved - ask them to challenge you to different activities in exchange for donations!

Not everyone is online, so think about who else you can reach out to, to tell them about your challenge.

Snap and screenshot! The easiest way to ask for donations is by showing people you are working hard. Take a picture during one of your daily activities and share this on your fundraising page or on social media.

Going for a run? Why not join our Virtual Running Club on Strava - we’ve got lots of virtual runs taking place in May which you can join. It is also good to know that Strava is now integrated with JustGiving, so you can share your fitness tracking, training pics, maps and miles on your fundraising page.

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Please follow government guidelines when staying active. The government is telling us to stay at home and only go outside for food, health reasons or essential work, to stay two metres (six feet) away from other people and wash our hands as soon as we get home. You can complete this challenge at home.



How to pay in your donation

You will also have the option to add in any offline donation to your JustGiving page, to show your overall total raised.

If you have set up an online fundraising page on JustGiving all the money you raise will automatically come to the Mental Health Foundation.

You can set up a Facebook fundraiser to collect donations. If you have collected any offline donations (cash) you can pay this into us through our online donate page: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/donate.

http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/donate



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