Staying active is good for your liver and your overall health. Try to move a little each day and choose activities that work for you.

 

Want to learn more about staying active? The Thinking about being more active factsheet has simple tips and ideas to help you get started.

 

Benefits of exercise for MASLD

Staying active can help improve your liver health if you have MASLD. Even small changes can make a difference.

Watch the following video to learn how being more active can help if you have MASLD.

 

Embed: How to be more active: Advice for people living with MASLD

 

How much activity should I do?

The NHS says adults should aim for:

• 150 minutes of moderate activity each week

• Strength exercises on 2 days each week

You can split the 150 minutes into smaller amounts.

For example, you could do 30 minutes on 5 days.

You could also do 10 minutes at a time.

Do not worry if you cannot reach 150 minutes yet.

Doing some activity is better than doing none.

 

Moderate activity

Moderate activity makes your heart beat faster.

You may feel warmer and breathe a little faster.

You should still be able to talk.

Examples include:

• brisk walking

• dancing

• cycling

• hiking

• water aerobics

• pushing a lawn mower

Hard exercise

Hard exercise makes you breathe much faster.

You may find it hard to talk while you exercise.

Examples include:

• running

• swimming

• aerobics

• football

You do not need to do hard exercise.

You can choose moderate activity instead.

Strength exercises

Strength exercises help keep your muscles strong.

Try to exercise your:

• legs

• hips

• back

• tummy

• chest

• shoulders

• arms

Try to do strength exercises 2 days each week.

You can exercise at home or at a gym.

If you are new to exercise, try simple seated exercises.

Use a strong chair that does not have wheels.

Examples include:

• using weights

• using resistance bands

• doing squats

• doing push-ups

• digging in the garden

Make activity part of your day

Small changes can help you move more.

Try to:

• walk for short journeys

• cycle when you can

• get off the bus one stop early and walk

• ask friends or family to exercise with you

• get your clothes ready the night before

Start small. Keep going. Build up slowly.

 

For more guidance please see:

Being more active and MASLD getting started factsheet

MASLD diet activity booklet

 

Benefits of exercise for liver cirrhosis

Being active can help you stay strong and feel better when you have cirrhosis.

Exercise can:

• Help keep your muscles strong.

• Improve your fitness and energy.

• Help you keep a healthy weight.

• Support your heart and blood flow.

• Help you feel better in yourself and support your mood.

• Help you manage some of the effects of liver disease.

People with cirrhosis can lose muscle and become weaker. Staying active can help you keep your muscles strong and stay independent.

 

What exercise can I do?

The right type of exercise depends on your health and how well your liver is working.

Gentle activities can be a good place to start. These include:

• Walking

• Cycling

• Swimming

• Stretching

• Simple strength exercises

Start slowly and build up over time. If you are not sure what exercise is safe for you, speak to your doctor or healthcare team first.

 

Want to learn more about staying active with cirrhosis? Take a look at our Improving your fitness with Liver Cirrhosis for simple tips and ideas.

 

Keep Well Scheme at Bournemouth Heart Club

Complete a self-referral.  On completion you can This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. it back or drop it off at the Heart Club.

 

The Heart Club will contact you to arrange an assessment.

The cost is £120. This includes:

• A pre-assessment

• A post-assessment

• 20 exercise sessions

After the 20 sessions, if you enjoy the classes and feel they are helping, you can join the Heart Club as a member. Membership costs £30 a month and allows you to attend up to 3 classes each week.

 

View timetable

Bournemouth Heart Club booklet

 

 

BOURNEMOUTH HEART CLUB

Royal Bournemouth Hospital (F10), Castle Lane East

Bournemouth, Dorset BH7 7DW​

 

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Please note:

There is free parking outside.

 

Live Well Dorset

There are many paid and Free activities nearby

Free Activities with Live Well Dorset include:

• Table Tennis

• Yoga

• Rambling

• Swimming

• Cycling

For more information and to search the community to find activities, groups and meetings to help you reach your goals – please visit for Health & Wellness Coaching | Free Advice & Support