Programmes to get you active in your local area

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. To stay healthy, it is recommended that we participate in physical activity for at least 150 minutes per week. Every 10 minutes of movement matters!

The benefits of increasing your levels of physical activity are endless but it can help to:

Control your weight
Reduce the risk of long term health conditions such as Cardiovascular disease, cancers and type 2 diabetes
Strengthen your bones and muscles
Improve your mood and increase self esteem
Meet new friends and socialise
Improve your mental health and keep the brain active
Increase chances of living longer

Active Together Leicestershire

Active Together Leicestershire is a county wide programme which provides opportunities for individuals and communities to become more physically active by participating in a variety of different physical activities leading to improved health and wellbeing.

Physical Activity Development Officers in each district across Leicestershire have each created a programme of regular activities to help you become more active. Active Together Leicestershire offers a wide range of activities from walking, running, cycling, dance to pilates, buggyfit and bowls. Activities are suitable for all ages and abilities and there is an activity for everyone to enjoy!

Leicestershire Sport Physical Activity Commissioning (PDF, 5.2 Mb)
A co-design approach focusing on individuals, groups and communities who can derive the greatest health benefits

Active Leicester

Active Leicester provides Physical Activity provision within Leicester City. As within the county, there are a huge number of opportunities for residents to increase activity levels and experience the benefits that this brings. Activities are inclusive for all individuals and can include swimming, walking football and an array of exercise classes.

Active Rutland

Active Rutland is a focus group to develop community and school sport and physical activity provision based upon local providers of sport. Active Rutland work with a range of local partners to ensure there is Sport and Physical Activity provision for all ages and abilities across the Rutland area. Some of these activities include Nordic walking, falls prevention and yoga.

Contact your local Sport and Physical Activity Team:

Blaby District Local Sports Alliance

Sport & Physical Activity Team

Instagram: SportBlaby

Address: The Pavilion, Sportsfield Lane, Huncote, Leicester, LE9 3BN
Telephone: 0116 2727703
Email: leisure@blaby.gov.uk
Website: http://www.sportblaby.org.uk
Twitter: @BlabyLSA
Facebook: http://facebook.com/BlabyLSA

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Active Charnwood

Sport & Physical Activity Team

Address: Council Offices, Southfields Road. Loughborough, LE11 2TT
Telephone: 01509 634673
Email: active.together@charnwood.gov.uk
Website: http://www.charnwoodsport.org.uk/
Twitter: @CharnwoodBC
Facebook: http://facebook.com/Active-Charnwood-1795880554018301/

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Charnwood Borough Council Sport and Leisure

Active Harborough District

Sport & Physical Activity Team

Address: Harborough District Council, Adam & Eve Street, Market Harborough, Leics, LE16 7AG
Telephone: 01858 828282
Email: activetogether@harborough.gov.uk
Website: http://www.harboroughsport.org.uk
Twitter: @SportInHarb
Facebook: http://facebook.com/ActiveHarboroughDistrict

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Hinckley and Bosworth Local Sport and Health Alliance

Sport & Physical Activity Team

Email: Via the Contact Form: www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk/culturalservicesQ

Address: Hinckley Leisure Centre, St Mary’s Road, Hinckley LE10 1FL
Telephone: 01455 255908
Website: http://www.hbsha.org.uk
Facebook: http://facebook.com/hblsha/

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Fitness - Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council

Active Leicester

Sports Regeneration Team

Address: Braunstone Leisure Centre, 2 Hamelin Road, Leicester, LE3 1JN
Telephone: 0116 454 0590
Email: sportservices@leicester.gov.uk
Website: http://www.leicester.gov.uk/activeleicester
Twitter: @ActiveLeicester
Facebook: http://facebook.com/ActiveLeicester

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Melton Sport & Health Alliance

Sport & Physical Activity Team

Instagram: Melton Sport and Health

Address: Parkside, Burton Street, Station Approach, Melton Mowbray, Leics, LE13 1GH
Telephone: 01664 502502
Email: sports@melton.gov.uk
Website: http://www.meltonsportandhealth.org.uk
Twitter: @SportMelton
Facebook: http://facebook.com/ActiveTogetherMelton

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North West Leicestershire Local Sports Alliance

Sport & Physical Activity Team

Address: Council Offices, Whitwick Road, Coalville, Leics, LE67 3FJ
Telephone: 01530 454606
Email: activetogether@nwleicestershire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.northwestleicslsa.org.uk
Twitter: @NWLLSA
Facebook: http://facebook.com/NWLLSA1

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Active Oadby & Wigston

Sport & Physical Activity Team

Address: Brocks Hill Country Park, Washbrook Lane, Oadby, LE2 5JJ
Telephone: 0116 2572672
Email: active.together@oadby-wigston.gov.uk
Website: http://www.activeoadbywigston.org.uk/
Twitter: @ActiveOadbyWigs
Facebook: http://facebook.com/ActiveOadbyWigs

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Active Rutland

Sport & Physical Activity Team

Address: Active Rutland Hub, Oakham Enterprise Park, Ashwell Road, Rutland, LE15 7TU
Telephone: 01572 720936
Email: activerutland@rutland.gov.uk
Website: http://www.activerutland.org.uk
Twitter: @ActiveRutland
Facebook: http://facebook.com/ActiveRutland1

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Additional Links

Exercise Referral
The Exercise (Health) Referral scheme is designed to aid individuals who have been identified by their GP or other health professional to take up the benefits of participation in exercise.
Weight Management
The NHS have a weight management plan designed to help you lose weight at a safe rate.
HeartSmart
HeartSmart is targeted at people who are either recovering from heart problems or heart surgery.
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