Staying active
There are many benefits to staying physically active, you can get to know new people, share a new experience and find confidence in learning something new.
You can find out more about exercise on the NHS website
Important notice – if you have any long term health conditions, please consult you GP prior to taking part in the following activities
Adapted Cycle Scheme
For people with more profound and complex needs, you may wish to access the Adapted Cycle scheme at East Park. This scheme offers a wide range of adapted cycles so that people with a wide range of mobility difficulties can get on a bike and go for a ride.
NHS Fitness Studio
The NHS Fitness Studio has a variety of online fitness classes that you can follow to help you get fit and healthy in the comfort of your own home.
Living Made Easy
The Living Made Easy website has a range of inclusive exercise and gym equipment that has been adapted to support people with disabilities.
The Activity Alliance
The Activity Alliance, formerly known as the English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is an organisation dedicated to disability sport. Their aim is to be the united voice of disability sport seeking to promote inclusion and achieve equality of sporting opportunities for disabled people.
If you have a disability and not sure how to start getting active, the Activity Alliance have some great resources to help you on your way.
Healthy hearts
Your heart age is an easy way of seeing how your health and lifestyle may affect your heart. You can calculate your heart age by answering a few simple and quick questions on the British Heart Foundation's website.
Other resources supplied by the British Heart Foundation.