Get Active

150 minutes your way!

The health benefits of being physically active are well established. Physical activity can help prevent and manage a variety of health conditions and improve the way you look and feel on a daily basis, protecting your health both now and in the future.

New guidelines have just been issued explaining how much physical activity you need to stay healthy.

Physical Activity for adults aged 19-64

To stay healthy or to improve health, adults should try to be a ctive daily and should do: 

At least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate intensity aerobic activity such as cycling or fast walking every week, and muscle strengthening activities on 2 or more days a week that work all major muscle groups.

For more information on the guidelines for adults and the other age groups click on the link below:

Adults (19 - 64 years)

Older adults (65 and over)

Early years (under 5 years)

Early years (under 5 years) capable of walking

Young people (5-18 years old)

Top Tips for Getting Active

Move more often - Assess the activity that you are already doing and try and do a bit more.

Walk more each day - Walking is fabulous and easy exercise which doesn't cost a penny. Try walking to the shops or to work, or go out walking at lunchtime to get some fresh air. Why not get a pedometer and see just how much you can achieve in a day.

Find an activity you enjoy - Develop a passion for trying new things and different sports, that way you will never get bored. Find an activity you enjoy and make it fun so you look forward to doing it.

Set yourself a goal - Its a great way to keep focussed. Be realistic and don't try to do too much too soon. Stick with it and don't give up.

Make an active date - Arrange to meet with a friend on a regular basis to be active together. You can then share the experience and motivate each other.

Be active while you travel - Cycle all or part of teh way to work, to the shops or to meet friends. Get off the bus stop earlier or part your car further away from where you are going.

So why not have a look at the type of activities that are available, from walking and jogging to netball and rugby there's lots going on. Go on.....Get Up, Get Out and Get Active!