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Supporting your health usually takes more than one approach. Alongside nutrition, fitness and recovery play an important role in helping our bodies stay strong, mobile, and resilient over time.
As part of UniMed’s "Active Benefits", eligible HealthCarePlus Members can access fitness and recovery support designed to encourage everyday movement and help prevent small issues from becoming bigger ones. The focus isn’t on high performance, it’s about supporting wellbeing in ways that fit into real life.
Why fitness and recovery matter
Regular movement helps maintain strength, flexibility, balance, and confidence in our bodies. It supports physical health, mental wellbeing, and our ability to stay active as we age.
Recovery is just as important. Allowing the body time and support to recover can reduce the risk of injury, support muscle and joint health, and help people return to movement safely after time off or injury.
For many members, having guidance that feels relevant and personal makes a real difference:
"Great to get a programme that's tailored to my age and stage, rather than just some anonymous app and a few videos."
- UniMed Member
How UniMed’s fitness and recovery supports Members
Through UniMed's Active Benefits, eligible Members can access fitness and recovery consult services in partnership with Teledoc Health, that encourages safe, sustainable movement and recovery. Teladoc Health’s fitness experts can provide personalised advice and guidance to support:
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Increasing activity
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Improving mobility
- Enhancing physical performance
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Managing injuries
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Preparing for and recovering from surgery
Rather than generic fitness plans, the emphasis is on guidance that reflects individual needs, goals, and circumstances, that encourages smarter movement, helping Members stay active in a way that’s sustainable and supportive of long-term health.
"Friendly, down-to-earth advice that was well supported with explanation. Challenging but achievable beginner fitness plan that was tailored to my needs and encouraged me to continue."
- UniMed Member
Who this benefit can be especially helpful for
Fitness and recovery support can be valuable for Members at many stages of life, including those who:
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Spend long hours sitting or working at a desk
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Are physically active and want to support recovery
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Are returning to movement after injury or time away
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Want to maintain strength, balance, and mobility over time
For some Members, the biggest benefit is renewed confidence, particularly after injury or setbacks.
"The expert helped me shift my mindset about my injury, which gave me the confidence to keep exercising which in turn has helped improve my symptoms."
- UniMed Member
Part of a proactive approach to health
Proactive health isn’t about doing everything at once. It’s about having the right tools and support available when you need them.
Movement, recovery, and nutrition all play an important role in supporting everyday wellbeing. UniMed’s Active Benefits are designed to support this broader approach to health, focusing on prevention, confidence, and practical support that fits into daily life.
Eligibility and next steps
If you’re a UniMed member, this benefit may already be available to you as part of your HealthcarePlus membership:
This benefit is only available to our Members with the following Health Plans from UniMed: Primary Care, Primary Care Extra, #care4U and Hospital Select.
Not covered?
If you don’t currently hold one of these policies, you’ll need to purchase an eligible Health Plan first before you can access the benefit. You can find out more about these plans and sign up here.
A Final Thought from Us
Proactive health isn’t about doing everything at once or pushing your body beyond its limits.
It’s about having the right support available to help you move well, recover better, and maintain your wellbeing over time.
For HealthCarePlus Members, access to fitness and recovery support is one of the ways taking care of your health can feel more achievable and supported.
It reflects our shared commitment to prevention, helping members move well, recover properly, and reduce the risk of injury before it becomes a bigger issue.
If you’re eligible, this benefit is a great way to support your body, protect your mobility, and keep doing the things you enjoy now and into the future.
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