Overview

Renal rehabilitation is a free 12-week exercise programme designed to help people with kidney disease to start exercising regularly.

By the end of the programme you should:

• be able to exercise on your own at least 3 times a week
• know what level to exercise at – when to push harder and when to slow down
• feel fitter and be able to manage more day-to-day activities
• be on your way to living a healthier lifestyle

You will probably benefit from this programme if you:

• feel tired
• feel unfit or weak
• are unhealthy
• find everyday tasks are harder than they should be
• need to lose weight
• are due to have a kidney transplant

If you've had a kidney transplant, this programme may also improve the life of your new kidney.

Health information

Visit the NHS website for more information about exercise and its benefits.