Further Information
Make a Change4Life
- up & about – get moving
- 60 active minutes – it all adds up
- 5 A Day – it's easier than you think
- meal time – yummy, healthy food
- snack check – stay in control
- me sized meals – stay in control
- cut back fat – give fat the elbow
- sugar swap – easy, healthy, yummy
I want to be more active
Active kids are happy kids - they like to be running around and having fun.
In fact, kids need to do at least 60 minutes of physical activity that gets their heart beating faster than usual. And they need to do it every day to burn off calories and prevent them storing up excess fat in the body which can lead to cancer, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. It also keeps their bones healthy and encourages muscle strength and flexibility.
It's important to try and do activities that really get their hearts pumping. This can be things like jumping, skipping, dancing and running. Not only does it make them feel good, but it helps to exercise their bones too and protect against brittle bone disease in later life.
Adults need to be more physically active too. Many of us aren't too keen on the idea of exercise. It might be that we're too busy, or tired and achy. Or simply can't face the thought of it.
Building activity into your day gives you more energy and strengthens joints so that you don't feel so achy. It doesn't have to be vigorous workout - all movement counts.
Build up to being active for 30 minutes, 5 times each week. Every 10 minutes counts so it's easy to get going.
Tower Hamlets has lots of activities available for children and families to get up and about and get active.
Click on the links to find out more.
Weekly Walks Schedule
Mondays
2-3pm Walking for Women led by the Health Trainers. Meet at Bromley by Bow Centre Reception, St Leonard’s Street, E3 3BT
Contact Luckey on 07507 556922
3-4pm Men’s Walking Group led by the Health Trainers. Meet at Bromley by Bow Centre Reception, St Leonard’s Street, E3 3BT.
Contact Jubeda on 07507 556923
Tuesdays
1-1.30pm History and wildlife health walk in and around Tower Hamlets Cemetery Park. Meet at the Soanes Centre (just inside the Southern Grove entrance to the park) Dog friendly walk.
Contact Ken Greenway on 07904 186 981
Wednesdays
11.30-12.30 Stifford Community Centre, 2-6 Cressy Place, E1 3JG
Contact the Health Trainers on 020 7790 3632
2-3pm walk in and around Victoria Park - meet at Pavilion Café Pavilion Gate Entrance, corner Old Ford Road and Grove Road, E9 7DE
Contact Gordon Joly 07956 203 284
Thursdays
9-10.30am Women’s walking group – meet in Burdett Centre reception, off Wallwood Street (Masjid Lane), E14 7BW
Contact Khudeja 07951 034656
Fridays
10.30am walk around the waterways meet at the Aberfeldy Centre, Aberfeldy Street, E14 0NU
Contact Aimee Felus on 07554 402727 or 0207 0936 382
What's happening near you?
All sorts of activities could already be happening - right outside your front door. Visit the Change4Life website, enter your postcode and discover what they are.
Cycling
The Healthy Borough Programme is funding a number of 'Community Led' cycling projects, encouraging more people to cycle more often in the borough.
Walking
Walking is a great way to both be more physically active and explore the borough at the same time. If you haven’t taken part in an organised walk before then it’s also great for meeting new people and learning new routes.
Swimming
Swimming is an enjoyable activity and everyone can take part at their own pace, irrespective of whether they are a poor swimmer or a budding athlete.