The benefits of movement
The benefits of movement are numerous, including improving and maintaining our physical and mental wellbeing and even reducing financial costs. Other benefits include…

Connecting with your community
Taking the time to get out and about connects us to our local area and allows us to engage with the people who live around us. Our relationships are an essential part of our wellbeing and being able to get outside, particularly as the weather is improving (finally!), gives us the chance to spend time with friends and family or get to know our neighbours.  
Connecting with nature
Going outside can remind us of our connection with nature and the impact that our actions can have. Many of us are becoming more and more anxious about the effects of a warming planet. This experience has become so common that it even has its own name, Climate Anxiety. The mental health benefits of movement can help us to manage these kinds of negative emotions. Movement can also lead to positive actions to reduce our impact on the planet.

Potential barriers to movement
There are many ways to be physically active, from climbing mountains to climbing the stairs.
How much we move will depend on how much time we have, our physical health and available space. That is why Mental Health UK are encouraging you to #MoveYourWay. You might experience barriers to movement in your day-to-day and, while some of these may be unavoidable, there may be others that can be overcome.
It can be useful to take time to reflect on how much you move throughout the day and in what ways. What limits this? Are there ways to overcome this?
Mental Health UK offer ways to overcome potential barriers, such as finding free activities to get involved in, using free resources, being kind to yourself and taking breaks when you need to, as well as finding places close to home.

Ways to move
#MoveYourWay while improving your connection with your community and your environment by: 
Replacing regular sedentary activities (e.g. watching TV) with walks outside
Choosing to walk, cycle or use public transport instead of driving
Gardening (in your own garden or in a community garden with your neighbours)
Litter picking in your local area
Joining a local walking/running/cycling group