The benefits of exercise extend far beyond weight management. Research shows that regular physical activity can help reduce your risk for several diseases and health conditions and improve your overall quality of life.

Healthier South Derbyshire

A one stop information source of how to be healthier in South Derbyshire, the Healthier South Derbyshire website gives you all the information you need to know on physical activity, healthy eating and stopping smoking. Search the local database of physical activity sessions, weight loss classes or stop smoking sessions. See our latest information on news and events. 

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Get Active in South Derbyshire!

Whether you want to compete for a local club, get fit at a local leisure centre, start a new activity, find a local walking group, swim recreationally or just enjoy the outdoors then there are plenty of opportunities to get active in South Derbyshire.

Use the links on the left to find out more information about sports clubs, the GP Referral Scheme and Get Active in the Forest activities.

Young People's Activities include dance, 5-a-side football and school holiday activities.

Nordic Walking

Thursdays 10am-11am at Rosliston Forestry Centre

Burn up to 46% more calories than normal walking

• Strengthen your upper body
• Reduce the stress on your lower limb joints
• Relieve tension in your neck and shoulders
• Improve co-ordination
• Have fun!

£4 to hire poles or £3 if you bring your own poles
Limited poles available so please book by calling 01283 563483

Jog Derbyshire - A Stepping Stone to Running

Get fit - Loose weight - Start Running

Tuesdays, 5.30 - 6.30pm, Swadlincote Library

If you are new to running then this session is perfect for you. The session will aim to increase running fitness through walking and jogging.

A qualified jog leader will always be on hand to provide advise and motivation to help you reach your goal.

£1.50

For more information contact Lewis Adams on 01283 595772 or email lewis.adams@south-derbys.gov.uk   

FREE Golf Coaching for Beginners

FREE Golf Coaching is an English Golf Union (EGU) / English Ladies' Golf Association (ELGA) initiative, which has been developed to help people get into golf. Beginners of any age, gender or background who want to experience golf for the first time can simply register with a participating venue and receive a FREE golf coaching taster session with a PGA Professional. Golf balls and clubs are provided free of charge and participants all receive information on a variety of initiatives aimed at continuing involvement in golf.

The FREE Golf Coaching campaign has now been running for a number of years and has introduced thousands of beginners to golf and golf clubs.

For a full list of participating golf clubs visit www.getintogolf.org (external link)

FREE golf coaching for beginners is just one of several initiatives within the 'Get into Golf' grass roots structure developed by the EGU and ELGA and supported by the England Golf Partnership.

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