Help and advice on how you can be more active
Whoever said that physical activity is all work and no play? In fact, it can be just the opposite! There is no need to think of strenuous workouts that are painful and boring. Instead, imagine doing physical activities that you enjoy and look forward to. Do physical activity for enjoyment and watch the health benefits follow. By being more active you will:
- Feel fit
- Look great
- Be strong
- Stay slim
- Be more alert
- Relax and sleep well
- Be healthy
- Be supple
- Improve your stamina
Five week activity programme
Try our five week activity programme designed to give you a kick start into leading a healthy and active life.
Download our Five week activity programme, Stretch sheet and Heart Points leaflet. Contact our Getting Derby Active Physical Activity team for the cycling and walking sheets.
Step to it
If the five week programme is not to your liking then don’t despair, Step to it offers walking as a relaxing and enjoyable activity to stay healthy and keep fit. You will need a pedometer, then download the Step to it programme and chart to measure and record your daily steps.
If you would like more help and advice on how to be more active, contact:
Martyn Rothwell, Getting Derby Active Senior Physical Activity Officer
Tel: 01332 715675, e-mail: martyn.rothwell@derby.gov.uk