Get ready to move, groove and use your imagination, Adventurers, because we’re heading to Planet Exercise!
Out of this world exercise 🪐
In ‘A Planet Exercise Adventure’, a brand-new three-part episode of Armchair Adventures, Connie is on a mission to help her Nanna Debs stay well after finding out she has Parkinson’s. But when Connie realises she doesn’t know much about exercise, there’s only one thing for it… an adventure!
Together with Uncle Chris, Nanna Debs, and friends new and old, we travel to a whole planet dedicated to movement. From gentle stretches in the Light Zone to full-on dancefloor moments in the Tough Zone, there’s something for everyone to try along at home.
Linda: Even household chores, like putting the bins out or going shopping count.
Ada: As you get older, exercise looks different.
Debs: And doubly so for me, now I’m living with Parkinson’s.
We learn that exercise doesn’t have to look one way – it all counts. This is especially important for people living with Parkinson’s, as exercise can act like a form of medicine, helping people to manage their symptoms and feel their best. But just like in the adventure, what that exercise looks like can change from day-to-day. It’s all about finding what works for you and listening to your body.
How we made it 💛
Armchair Adventures is co-created with real-life grannies and grandads, and for this episode we were joined by new friends with lived experience of Parkinson’s, offering their perspective to help shape the story.
Together, we explored what exercise really feels like – from light stretches to full-on dancefloor moments! The ideas, stories and lived experiences shared helped bring ‘A Planet Exercise Adventure’ to life, shaping everything from chair aerobics to a good old supermarket sweep.
The episode has been funded by Parkinson’s UK, the charity that’s here to support every Parkinson’s journey. Every step of the way.
What happens next on Planet Exercise? 
As the adventure continues, things don’t quite go to plan… Connie gets a bit carried away trying to “level up” the workouts, racing ahead to the Medium and Tough Zones – but soon discovers that more isn’t always better.
With tricky travelators, chair exercise boot camps and wild bike rides through magical worlds, Connie starts to realise that listening and slowing down might be the most important part of all.
So… are you ready to slip on your trainers, grab your (imaginary) baked beans, and hit the dancefloor?
🎧 Listen now and join Connie and the gang on part one of ‘A Planet Exercise Adventure’! Part 2 and 3 to follow on Thursday 21st May and Thursday 4th June.
Listen now!
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About Armchair Adventures
Armchair Adventures is a multi-award-winning podcast for kids – aged 6-8. It’s super-fun, educational and interactive – meaning it’s packed with sing and move-along activities!
Each episode is a new adventure of your imagination with Connie her gang of explorers – including you! Adventures include exploring a superhero lair, ballroom dancing and diving into a coral reef! Every episode also has an educational message for our mini adventurers like climate change, racial equality and recycling.
Armchair Adventures won Bronze at The British Podcast Awards 2022, has been profiled on BBC Radio 4’s Podcast Hour, in Podbible, featured on Podcast Radio, commended by HRH Prince William and is the first kids podcast available in-flight on all Virgin Atlantic flights!