Get Active

Did you know:

• 77% of people in South Northamptonshire don't do enough exercise
• It only takes 30 minutes of enough exercise to increase your heart rate, on 5 separate days of the week to improve your health and wellbeing
• You can break it down into two lots of 15 or three lots of 10 minutes.

Follow these simple steps:

• Find an activity that you enjoy, or try something new
• Do physical activity with your friends, family, partner or work colleagues
• Set yourself a goal in order to stay focused - why not enter a charity walk/run/cycle
• Keep an exercise diary to keep you motivated
• Don't overlook the simple things e.g. brisk walking, cycling and dancing
• Plan your day so you make sure you build your activity into everyday life
• Use time before work or during your lunch hour to keep active
• Always keep some 'kit' or trainers in your car so you never have an excuse!
• Check out www.activeplaces.co.uk to find out facilities near you to get active
• www.getactiveinnorthamptonshire.co.uk will give you other tips and tools to help you get active

Get Active in Northamptonshire is a three year campaign to get more people, more active, more often.

To find out more contact: getactivenorthants@hotmail.co.uk or call 01604 236976/07921 092771.