Get active
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.
Active Sunderland
Active Sunderland is here to help everyone move more and feel better. Our vision is simple: “All Together an Active Sunderland – a city where everyone can be as active as they can be.” We work with local partners such as sports clubs, community centres and leisure centres to make being active easy and enjoyable. This means improving access to sports, leisure facilities, and our beautiful green and blue spaces. Find out more
Hints, Tips and Resources
Better 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
My 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 favouritesLocal services
Sunderland 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
Active 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
Swim 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
Change the Game – SouthwickChange the Game-Southwick has helped many people to step up and become more active. We welcome anyone 16+ living and working in Southwick to our activities. It's very simple, you can turn up alone or with a friend and, you will be made to feel very welcome by our instructors. Find out moreSave Change the Game – Southwick to favourites
MECC 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
