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Why walk?
 

Walking regularly will make you feel good, and is good for your health. For adults, 30 minutes of walking five days a week dramatically cuts the risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, obesity and some cancers. It also reduces cholesterol, lowers high blood pressure and is good for your sense of well-being.

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Get Active, Getting There

Active travel means walking and cycling for those everyday journeys. Building regular physical activity into your normal daily routine will help you lead a longer, healthier life. Even a hectic life can be a healthy one.

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The Healthy Weight Programme

Thursday 1st September 2011

The Healthy Weight Programme is new programme from the NHS Health Promotion Service. The Weight Matters, Eatsome and LEAP Active teams have come together to provide a 22 week course comprising of:

 

Weight Matters - This course is most suitable for people who are overweight or obese. It is a FREE 8 week nutrition, physical activity and behaviour change programme aimed at providing skills, knowledge and practical ability to help you manage your weight more effectively. Each session lasts 2 hours and consists of information and a practical element.

 

Healthy Eating and Cooking - This course is most suitable for people who would benefit from a healthier balanced diet. It is a FREE 6 week course which hopes to provide the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to make positive changes to your eating habits. Each session lasts for 2 hours and consists of key healthy eating tips as well as cooking some yummy healthy recipies.

 

Key Topics
Week 1Eatwell Plate & Practical cooking
Week 2SMART goals & Practical cooking
Week 3Salt, Fat, Sugar & Practical cooking
Week 4Portion Sizes & Practical cooking
Week 5Labelling & Practical cooking
Week 6Recap & Practical cooking

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Simple Circuits - This course is suitable for anyone who would benefit from taking part in low intensity exercise sessions. This FREE 8 week course will help improve your health and fitness, whilst meeting new people in a fun and friendly environment! Each session lasts 1 hour and there will be a qualified exercise instructor leading the sessions who will be there to provide support and advice.

 

You can book onto one or all of these programmes for more information on locations, times and how to book on please call

01209 310063