The Physical Activity Service support residents in the Melton Borough to 'move more'. Incorporating more movement into your lifestyle can have many benefits such as improved mood, maintaining a healthy weight, improving quality of life, strengthens muscles and bones, improves posture and stability and can lead to a better nights sleep.
Physical activity is considered safe, even if you have a long term health condition. You no longer need to be referred by your GP, instead you will be assessed by a level 3 or 4 exercise specialist in the Physical Activity Service who will triage you into the most suitable activity based on your medical history and importantly what you enjoy doing.
Some examples of programmes that you can access include:
Exercise Referral 12 week programme in a local leisure centre, accessing facilities at a discounted rate for inactive residents with a long term health condition (Waterfield Leisure Centre & Melton Sports Village).
Steady Steps for 65 years and over who want to improve, balance, stability and posture or who have fallen or are at risk of falling. Delivered by a postural stability specialist instructor. (FREE)
Steady Steps Plus for older adults to confidently exercise whilst seated.
ESCAPE-pain for residents with arthritis who require support with pain management, delivered by a specialist instructor. (FREE)
Positive Activity Referral Scheme (PARS) - Providing concessionary usage of leisure centres for those that are inactive.
Active at Home a bespoke offer to be active in own home.
Active Families - a bespoke offer to be active as a family.
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.
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.
We can also sign post to community based activities such as yoga, walking, cycling, running, gardening and much more.
Sports Clubs if you or your kids want to get into sport we can put you in touch with a suitable local sports club.
We will speak to you to see what is best, to support you.
Inactive/Sedentary Melton Borough Resident