Get Active
The facts don't lie....
The Chief Medical Officer (department for health 2011) recommends 150 minutes moderate intensity activity (such as cycling or fast walking) each week for adults, at least 60 minutes each day for children (over five) and three hours activity each day for under-5s, alongside activities to strengthen muscles.
Research also shows that an inactive person spends 37% more days in hospital and visits the doctor 5.5% more times than an active person (Sari 2008), while people over 50 who are physically active enjoy between 1.1 and 3.7 more "quality life years" than average (Heron & Bradshaw 2010).
Northamptonshire Sport offer lots of different activities to help adults get active, 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!
Northamptonshire Sport are getting behind the 'This Girl Can' campaign and highlighting ways women and girls in the county have found ways to be active! Read their stories to inspire and check out the activities that you can take part in.
Jog Northants
Jog Northants is a countywide programme aimed at helping beginners start jogging. We are proud to offer over 50 jogging groups throughout Northamptonshire to help those who are new to running, or have not exercised in a long time.
Nordic Walking
Nordic Walking is an enhancement of walking - by using specially designed walking poles and a taught technique. Nordic Walking provides a gentle but effective way to work the whole body. Northamptonshire Sport offer 4 week courses to help people learn how to Nordic Walk.
Falls Prevention - Get Up & Go
The new Get Up & Go activity sessions will provide strength and balance classes for Older People. Get Up & Go sessions will consist of a minimum of a 24 week programme prescribed and delivered by qualified OTAGO Exercise trained instructors. The Get Up & Go sessions are evidence based activity for the elderly that will support the development of core strength and balance.
Cycling
Recreational cycling opportunities in the county, including information on free led rides, cycle routes, maps and places to cycle.
Back to Sport
Across the county there are sessions being run to get you 'Back into Sport' . Be it Netball, Hockey, Golf or another fantastic sport, these sessions are ideal for you if you havent played for a few years, or since school, or anywhere in between. They aimed at being informal, fun and get you geared up to playing again!
Workplace Challenge
Along with 21 other counties in England, Northamptonshire Sport delivers the Workplace Challenge. A free programme to help you and your colleagues engage in sport and physical activity.
Activity on Referral
Activity on Referral is a county wide scheme whereby GP's and Health Professionals can refer physically inactive people onto a tailor-made exercise programme to assist and support them to make healthier lifestyle choices.
Health Walks
Fun, free walks led by volunteer Walk Leaders, who guide each walks. Health Walks are part of a national initiative by Walking for Health which has been developed locally by the district's sports development teams.