Active Norfolk

The fear of judgement can be anxiety-inducing. One woman shares how she manages her anxiety by dancing at home like no one is watching. Via @Guardian.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2…

"Sport and physical activity improves health and wellbeing for everyone, but for children and young people it delivers a ‘triple dividend’." @StreetGames head of knowledge and insight blogs on our latest Social Value of Sport and Physical Activity report, as well as the need to ensure all children and young people have access to the benefits of being active. Read more: sportengland.org/blogs/closing-… #SocialValueReport25

Final chance to have your say! Whether you’re active, inactive, or somewhere in between, your voice matters. Help shape future health and wellbeing services in Greater Norwich. Take the survey: bit.ly/4mGtSyN

Don’t miss out! Complete the Physical Activity Survey for a chance to win: £25 One4All voucher plus a free gym membership or Norwich Parks Tennis pass. Take the survey: bit.ly/4mGtSyN

You told us: Better facilities would help you get active. So we invested in gyms, parks, and leisure centres. Tell us what’s working, and what’s still missing. Take the survey: bit.ly/4mGtSyN

You said: Covid-19 affected your activity levels. We want to know how you feel now. Whether you’ve returned to activity or not, your voice matters. Take the survey: bit.ly/4mGtSyN

You said: Time, injury, & affordability were barriers. Are they still holding you back? Share your experiences and help shape future support. You could win a £25 voucher & either a free gym membership or Norwich Parks Tennis pass. Take the survey: bit.ly/4mGtSy

Have your say on physical activity in Greater Norwich. Whether you’re active or not – your voice matters. Tell us what helps or hinders you from getting active. Complete the survey for a chance to win great prizes. Take the survey: bit.ly/4mGtSyN

With over 2.4 million more adults getting active since 2015, there has been significant growth in activity levels for older adults and disabled people. However, there is more work to do to tackle inequalities and support those living in the most deprived places. Sport England CEO Tim Hollingsworth reacts to the latest #ActiveLives Adults survey results

Exciting news! More women are playing football now since pre-pandemic, according to @Sport_England's #ActiveLives Adults survey. 📈 That's a kick right in the stereotypes! ⚽

We all know exercise is great for your health, but did you know it can also help you sleep like a baby? If you are worried about how exercise might impact a health issue, take a look at this resource from Active Norfolk: bit.ly/4gnQ5iB #MoreActiveTogether

To feel healthier, aim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise a week. Breaking it down into chunks makes it achievable. Visit the Active Norfolk (bit.ly/4fqQvDH) or Every Move website (bit.ly/4fotL7v) to find activities to suit your lifestyle. #MoreActiveTogether

As we approach the weekend, remember that physical activity isn't just about 'conventional' ways of getting fit. Why not take some time out this weekend to find your calm, and engage in activities that bring peace to your life, such as gardening or swimming?

Earlier this year we worked with @Dance_to_Health to design a programme targeted towards falls prevention in Great Yarmouth 🎶 This provided a fantastic opportunity for local residents to build strength and balance through the creativity, expression and energy of dance 💃 🕺

Recognising National #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek we've been working closely with @yh_nffolk to deliver free Falls Management and Exercise classes in Attleborough - seeing substantial improvements in outcome measurements, such as the participants sit-to-stand performance! 🙌

It's National Falls Prevention week! Recently within our Norwich locality we have supported @AgeUKNorwich to deliver Sit Fit classes; focusing on providing fun, friendly and low-impact seated exercise to music! 🪑🎵 #FallsPreventionAwarenessWeek #FallsPreventionWeek

£120 million in funding has been announced to help develop inclusive talent pathways, following the excitement and huge recent successes within the Olympics and Paralympics. Find out more: activenorfolk.org/2024/09/sport-…

Sport England have announced that the £120 million will be put ‘into the next generation of Olympic and Paralympic talent, following the fantastic successes of both events so far. Find out more: activenorfolk.org/2024/09/sport-…

We're looking for a Marcomms manager to provide temporary cover whilst our fantastic current Marcomms leader goes on maternity leave! Find out more at activenorfolk.org/vacancies

📻 Tomorrow, we go live on BBC Radio Norfolk! 📣 Tune in from 8 AM to hear from our director, Eve, about the Big Norfolk Holiday Fun programme and its impact: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0j… #BBCradionorfolk #bignorfolkholidayfun #bnhf