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Many
people believe that only intense physical activity like going
to the gym or running will improve their health. But, being active
is about finding something you enjoy doing and fitting it into
your daily routine.
Getting
fit can be as easy as walking the dog, swimming with your family
or taking your bike to work. All forms of exercise contribute
to a healthy lifestyle. By building physical fitness into your
daily routine you will be surprised at how effortless active living
can be - and how good it can make you feel!
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S'mashin
Saturday Club
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S’math Sinn Saturday Club welcomes young people aged 11-20
years with additional support needs to join us.
The
group meets on the last Saturday of the month in different
venues, usually from 2-4pm, with staff supporting from different
agencies.
Sports,
visual arts, music, outdoor activities, bowling, cinema,
water sports etc. are some of the activities on offer. It
costs £2 per session and a snack is provided. If you would
like your son/daughter to become a member or you would like
further details, please ring: Claire Morrison-Action for
Children 01851 705 080/Karin Prior OT at 01851 705 685 .
For
further information please contact Claire Morrison, Action
for Children, tel. 01851 705080, or Karin Prior, Occupational
Therapy, tel. 01851 705685.
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18th October 2010
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Getting
Active
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| * Start
slowly - begin with a daily activity goal of 10 minutes
and add a few more minutes every day. |
| * Gradually
build up to 30-60 minutes of physical activity a day. |
| * Get your
body moving - often! |
| * Include
a variety of activities in your routine - aim for activities
that improve your endurance, flexibility, strength and
balance. |
| * Join a
gym - take advantage of the Slainte Mhath reduced membership
scheme contact Stornoway sports centre 01851 709191
for more information. |
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Date added:
18th October 2011
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Paths
to Health
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'Paths to Health'
is a scheme in the Western Isles which encourages groups,
individuals and workplaces to make walking part of their
healthy lifestyle.
Trained Walk
Leaders offer a range of walking routes throughout the Western
Isles and are available to all, regardless of fitness level.
For
further information please view our 'Paths
to Health' page or contact Chris
Ryan, Paths to Health Coordinator.
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18th October 2011
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2011
Sports Directory
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In partnership
with Lewis Sports Centre, the Lewis & Harris Sports Directory
have undergone its annual update. The Directory outlines
local sports clubs and forthcoming sporting events and activities
throughout the Western Isles.
For
further information please contact Steven Munro, Lewis Sports
Centre,
tel. 01851 822800 or Sara
Aboud, Senior Health Promotion Officer.
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18th October 2011
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Mature
Movers
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Mature Movers
provides subsidised dance classes for the over 50's the
group.
The classes are
delivered by Isle Dance once a week in the The Bridge Centre
in Stornoway, Tuesdays, 10.30 - 12.00. The first class is
free.
If
you would like to take part or for further information please
contact
Sara Aboud, Senior
Health Promotion Officer.
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18th October 2011
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Exercise
on Prescription
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Exercise on Prescription
is a six week programme of exercise for people who want
to improve their fitness or have a medical condition that
would benefit from increasing their activity levels.
As part of the
programme participants get time with a qualified fitness
instructor and their own goal centred exercise programme
that is tailored to their needs.
Referrals are
made by Health Professionals such as a GP or Nurse.
If you would
like to take part or start a group in your area, or for
further information, please contact
Sara Aboud, Senior
Health Promotion Officer.
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18th October 2011
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Play@Home
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Play@Home originated
in New Zealand in 1990 and is a physical activity programme
for children from birth to five years.
Presented as
a series of books for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers,
the programme provides resources for parents to help them
support their children to participate in physical activity
to:
| * achieve
developmental milestones |
| * improve
cognitive development |
| * achieve
strong family bonds |
| * raise
awareness of the importance of participating in regular
physical activity through fun to do activities . |
If you would
like to take part or start a group in your area, or for
further information, please contact
Sara Aboud, Senior
Health Promotion Officer.
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