- What are the benefits of being active?
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Regular physical activity can benefit your heart, weight,
muscles and mind. Physical activity can help protect you from
developing health problems, or assist you to manage and control
existing medical conditions.
- I don't like sport or gyms, is there anything for me?
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There are even more ways to a healthier active lifestyle and
with so many ways to achieve this, it's easier than you think! We
have a wide range of activities to suit every ability and taste.
Visit your local Leisure Centre, Community Centre, Watersports
Centre, Parks and Open Spaces. Alternatively you can check the
variety of activties on offer at www.gll.org or
www.newham.gov.uk/whatson. For any queries email us at
GetActive@newham.gov.uk
- Are there any walking groups in Newham?
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Yes, the Newham Striders and Rambles walk group is an urban
walking scheme offering seven walks per week plus four walks per
week for adults with learning difficulties and monthly countryside
rambles. (The walks take place in and around Newham with the
majority in local parks). The Saturday walk is aimed at the more
experienced walkers or for those who want to progress to a longer
more challenging walk. For more information contact
GetActive@newham.gov.uk or to book onto the Rambles trip contact
Paula Peaty on either mobile: 07789 500 768
- How to do I get referred onto the Health Walk programme?
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The Health Walks are a purposeful, structured walk programme
designed to suit all abilities for the purpose of improving an
individual's health and wellbeing. The programme is delivered in
local parks across the borough. Referral is by your GP, practice
nurse or health professional for the scheme. If you would like to
self refer onto the programme, please contact The Physical Activity
Team on 020 3373 6783 or email GetActive@newham.gov.uk
- What are Trim Trails?
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Trim trails are walking and jogging routes around parks, lined
with a great range of outdoor gym equipment. The equipment is free
to use for those over 14s, whether you're a fitness fanatic or just
fancy burning off those extra calories. There are 4 Trim Trails in
Newham:- (1) Brampton Park Recreation Ground E6 (2) Canning Town
Recreation Ground E16 (3) Forest Lane Park E7 (4) Keir Hardie
Recreation Ground E16