Lets Get Moving NWL

The Importance of Physical Activity

We should all aim to do some type of physical activity everyday to reduce our risk of developing several diseases. Being active is great for the body, mind and overall health. Access our physical activity service or find out more about the health benefits of an active lifestyle.

The UK Chief Medical Officers physical activity guidelines reinforce the impotance of physical activity by providing recomendations on the frequency, intensity, duration and type of exercise required for health benefits. These guidelines are catered for each age group and life stage to ensure we have a better quality of life.

Here is a list of the categories, please select the age relevant to you to find out more about the different guidelines and the importance of physical activity.  

• Lets Get Children Under 5 Moving
• Lets Get Children and Young People 5-18yrs Moving
• Lets Get Families Moving
• Lets Get Adults 19-64yrs Moving
• Lets Get Older Adults 65+ Moving 
• Let’s Get Moving – a career in Physical Activity and Sport
• Lets Get Moving Outdoors

Why do we need to increase physical activity levels across the district?

Part of the role of The North West Leicestershire Health and Wellbeing Team is to improve the health of residents by increasing physical activity opportunities.

The Active Lives survey 2021 highlighted: 

• 29.7% of adults are active for less than 30 minutes per week (that's almost a 3rd of our adults that are not exercising enough).
• 11.2% are fairly active 
• Only 59% reach the recommended levels of activity to promote good health. 

To have a look at the up to date statistics for the physical activity levels across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, have a look at the Let's Get Moving: Making the Case document. 

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.