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What is the NWL Physical Activity Service?

Our service provides support to NWL residents wanting to move more. Being physically active can be difficult and there are many, wide ranging reasons why. That’s why our personalised approach to understanding your thoughts, beliefs, barriers and motivations allow us to offer the most tailored support and advice.

Ultimately, it’s about finding what works for you and what you enjoy. Moving more can improve and maintain your physical and mental health and there is lots to choose from locally.

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What programmes are available?

12 Week Exercise Referral Scheme

Within NWL, 4 leisure centres provide an exercise referral scheme allowing discounted access to facilities:

• Ashby Leisure Centre and Lido
• Whitwick & Coalville Leisure Centre
• Ibstock Leisure Complex
• Measham Leisure Centre

Find out more on our Exercise Referral Page.

Steady Steps (free of charge)

A rejuvenating 24 week exercise programme to help improve balance and strength. This exercise class is for those over 65, feel unsteady on their feet, have previously fallen or want to improve their balance.

The class is delivered by NWL Physical Activity Service which provides a level 4 postural stability instructor and a tailored programme to meet individual needs and abilities with a focus on progression. Steady steps is a free of charge.

Find out more on the Steady Steps webpage

ESCAPE-pain

ESCAPE-pain is an education and exercise programme for people with chronic joint pain or osteoarthritis. A group exercise programme tailored to your individual needs and a chance to socialise with and learn from other people living with arthritis.

Sometimes called the 'knee or hip class', ESCAPE-pain is a rehabilitation programme designed to reduce pain and disability. Escape pain is delivered by the NWL Physical Activity Service and provide a L3 Escape Pain qualified instructor across a 6 week programme. Escape Pain is free of charge.

Find out more on the ESCAPE-pain webpage

Seated exercise for older adults

Seated exercise for older adults to confidently exercise whilst seated.

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation 

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation for residents who have experienced a cardiac event to continue rehabilitation after completing the hospital phase 3 programme. Delivered by an experienced cardiac rehabilitation exercise specialist. For more information visit the Cardio-Pulmonary Rehabilitation webpage.

Active Pause Programme

Active Pause Programme is an 10 week programme of physical activity and clinical advise to support women through perimenopause and the menopause, being active can really help. (FREE). 

Find out more on the Menopause Support webpage.

Active Mum's Club

Active Mum's Club supports women who are pregnant or have had children in the last 5 years to be active from exercise classes to buggy walks.

For more information visit Active Mums Club | Active Together (active-together.org)

Joining Sports Clubs

If you or your kids want to get into sport we can put you in touch with a suitable local sports club. For more information visit North West Leicestershire Sport — Home (nwlsport.org)

We can also sign post to community-based activities such as yoga, walking, cycling, running, woodland management gardening and much more. Take a look at our Let's Get Moving page for more information.

Are you a healthcare Professional?

Physical activity is safe, even for people living with multiple long term health conditions. Regular physical activity, in combination with standard medical care, has an important role in the management and prevention of many long term health conditions. The benefits of physical activity far outweigh any risks.

Active Together have developed a new staff training video. The video is packed with bitesize learning, physical activity information and tips for engaging with your community. Take a look at the Active Together Supporting our Community To Be Active video and feel free to share across networks.

If you are a medical professional or supporting an individual to be more active and would like further information please visit the Active Together Healthcare Professional FAQ page.