- Only 21% of people in Derbyshire do enough physical activity to benefit their health.
- By taking part in just 30 minutes of activity 5 times a week you can improve your health and also have fun!
- Active Derbyshire will provide you with the information that you need to increase your activity levels.
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It will help to motivate you, give you information to find out where you can take part and ideas about what you can do.
Why should I be more active?
- Doing more activity can improve both your physical and mental health. It is one of the most important factors in maintaining a good quality of life.
- Being physically active might involve going swimming, doing an exercise class or playing a sport, but it also includes everyday things such as walking, gardening and climbing stairs. You can get the from all types of physical activity, not just from formal ‘exercise’.
- Help improve your health
- Help you look and feel better
- Improve body shape and appearance
- Give you more energy
- Reduce stress – you’ll relax more easily and feel better about yourself
- Help improve sleep
- Help maintain a healthy weight
- More social opportunities – you’ll meet other people who enjoy being active
- Provide a sense of achievement - its also something you can do with your family
- Improve your confidence
- Be fun!
Physical activity tackles many health problems. To find out more about the benefits of physical activity read on
- Active Derbyshire is a countywide campaign that aims to encourage you to become more active by providing you with the information you need to get started and carry on!
- Active Derbyshire will help you find the activities that you are interested in your local area and across Derbyshire.
- There is event and activity information, good news stories, activity logs, opportunity to ask the experts about health and fitness and a chance to win regular prizes and get discounts.
- It's not just for sporty types but is for everyone who wants to take up new challenges, do new activities whether by yourself or even better, with friends.
- Use this website to find out what activities are taking place in your local area.
