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Physical Activity

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It’s the perfect time to get active. No matter how much you do, physical activity is good for your body and mind. Adults should aim to be active every day. Some is good – more is better still.

The good news is, there’s lots of help available to get you moving more.

Take a look at the links below for help, advice and links to local activities and support.

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Better Health NhsBetter Health – Lose WeightFor tips, advice and information to help you lose weight Find out more click hereSave Better Health – Lose Weight to favourites
NHS LogoNHS BMI Calculator Use this handy tool to calculate your Body Mass IndexSave NHS BMI Calculator to favourites
JoinJoin the Movement – Sport EnglandTips, advice and guidance on how to keep or get active. Join the Movement and share what you're doing during this time. Find out more click hereSave Join the Movement – Sport England to favourites
Placeholder image of the Links for Life Sunderland logoMy Sunderland- The Great OutdoorsSunderland’s award winning outdoor spaces and things to do offer something for everyone.  From beautiful Blue Flag beaches and coastlines, acres of greenspace, award-winning parks and nature reserves, you can... Find out moreSave My Sunderland- The Great Outdoors to favourites
Better PointsBetter PointsDownload the free app and join in with BetterPoints Sunderland. Pop the app in your pocket and go for a walk, wheel or bike ride and earn BetterPoints and great prizes. Find out more click hereSave Better Points to favourites
BHBetter Health – Get ActiveIt's the perfect time to get active. No matter how much you do, physical activity is good for your body and mind. Adults should aim to be active every day. Some is good – more is better still. Try these tools, tips and special offers to move more every day. Find out more click hereSave Better Health – Get Active to favourites

Local services

SccActive Sunderland Healthy Lifestyles ProgrammeWhen it comes to eating well and being active, little changes can add up to make a big difference. The Active Sunderland Healthy Lifestyles Programme helps families to make healthy changes. Find out more click hereSave Active Sunderland Healthy Lifestyles Programme to favourites
Pete Tate Health Weight Management Aspect Ratio 680 480Sunderland Weight Management ProgrammeThe Sunderland Weight Management programme is a FREE 26-week programme designed to provide you with support around weight management, physical activity, healthy food choices and wellbeing. You must be from Sunderland, over 18 with the required BMI to participate. Find out more click hereSave Sunderland Weight Management Programme to favourites
SwimbikerunSwim Bike RunActive Sunderland are working with a range of partners to encourage Sunderland residents and visitors to become more physically active through BIG Swim Bike Run. To find out what opportunities you can get involved with click on our links below for further details. Find out more click hereSave Swim Bike Run to favourites
Active Sunderland Walking ProgrammeActive Sunderland Walking ProgrammeThe Active Sunderland Walking Programme is a FREE and friendly programme of weekly volunteer led walks, that take place right across the city. Find out moreSave Active Sunderland Walking Programme to favourites
Tennis 2TennisSunderland City Council are working with the Lawn Tennis Association to upgrade and improve the quality of Tennis Courts in 7 parks across the city where you can play. Find out moreSave Tennis to favourites
Wear MovingWear MovingTo promote health, fitness and mental wellbeing, Wear Moving is helping families living in SR5 to become more active through various walking and cycling activities Find out moreSave Wear Moving to favourites
Change The Game SouthwickChange the GameChange the Game-Southwick is a Football Foundation and Sport England 5-year funded project, to encourage residents to become more active and involved in their local community. Find out moreSave Change the Game to favourites
BIG EventsActive Sunderland BIG EventsActive Sunderland BIG events take place throughout the year, creating great opportunities for families to enjoy running, cycling or walking together. Find out moreSave Active Sunderland BIG Events to favourites
RiseRise.The vision is to create a higher quality of life for communities that need it the most in Northumberland and Tyne & Wear, using the power of physical activity. Find out moreSave Rise. to favourites
SccParks in SunderlandFind out more about Sunderland’s public Parks, including our green flag awarded parks. Find out moreSave Parks in Sunderland to favourites
SCC Logo RED RGBA-Z of Sports in SunderlandGet involved in sport and physical activity Find out aboutSave A-Z of Sports in Sunderland to favourites
EveryoneActive Col 3Everyone Active Find out about your local leisure facilities and swimming poolsSave Everyone Active to favourites
Mecc LogoMECC Gateway – Physical ActivityThis site has suggested conversation starters on how to have a brief intervention, regional services and information on the benefits of physical activity for adults, children and those with long term conditions. Find out more click here Save MECC Gateway – Physical Activity to favourites

National Services

Sport England - Uniting the MovementSport England – Uniting the MovementA 10-year vision to transform lives and communities through sport and physical activity. Find out more click hereSave Sport England – Uniting the Movement to favourites

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