Attempt one thing new this National Fitness Day in Wandsworth

This 12 months’s National Fitness Day is on Wednesday 24 September, with the theme, ‘Powered by you!’. It goals to spotlight the position all of us play in main more healthy, extra energetic lives.

Research reveals that being reasonably energetic for simply 22 minutes per day can assist mitigate the destructive results of sitting down for too lengthy.

Moderate exercise will increase your coronary heart price and make you breathe sooner and really feel hotter. One strategy to inform in the event you’re working at a reasonable depth degree is in the event you can nonetheless speak however not sing.

Regular bodily exercise is confirmed to cut back stress, enhance psychological well being, and enable you to really feel extra energised. Even small adjustments, like strolling as an alternative of driving quick distances or taking the steps as an alternative of the raise, could make a giant distinction over time.

This September, it’s simpler than ever to maneuver extra with a variety of free actions in leisure centres and different venues throughout the borough. Whether you are a seasoned gym-goer or simply beginning out, there’s one thing for everybody, from open health club periods and health lessons to tennis socials and junior sports activities.

Paul White, Cabinet Member for Environment, stated: “National Fitness Day is a superb alternative to attempt one thing new, get transferring, and join along with your neighborhood.

“We’re proud to support this initiative and encourage everyone to take part, whether it’s a gym session, a game of padel, family tennis or just walking or running a little more, enjoying our award-winning parks in the process.”

Highlights embody:

• A five-day free membership for any sport or leisure centre within the borough
• Cardio tennis at Wandsworth Common, Tooting Common or Leader’s Gardens
• High-energy health lessons like HIIT, bootcamp, and pump exercises
• Activities for over 50s throughout the borough, together with tone and stretch
• Live Karma Yoga will likely be operating a free Mindful Movement Class each Wednesday and a Chair Yoga Class

All actions are free and open to everybody and are delivered as a part of the borough’s wider Wandsworth Moves Together strategy, which goals to make bodily exercise extra accessible and inclusive for all. It additionally showcases the Council’s Access for All scheme, providing reasonably priced and versatile methods to get energetic.

Graeme Henderson, Cabinet Member for Health, added: “September is a good time to get energetic and take advantage of the late summer time. Just 22 minutes of motion a day can enhance your bodily and psychological wellbeing.

“It’s easier than you might think. Small changes to your routine, like walking instead of driving or choosing the stairs, can add up and make a real difference.”

Book your free session

Free five-day go

As a part of National Fitness Day, residents can get a free five-day go for taking part leisure and sports activities centres within the borough. This will embody free entry to the health club, swimming, and lessons at taking part venues throughout the five-day interval. Participating venues embody all leisure centres and sports activities centres (except Barn Elms Boathouse, Falcon Park and Furzedown Recreation Centre).

To redeem this, all it’s worthwhile to do is head into your native leisure centre and speak to a member of employees at reception. This provide is just open to Wandsworth residents so please bear in mind to convey proof of deal with, equivalent to a financial institution assertion or utility invoice from the previous three months. 

Access for All

Through Wandsworth’s Access for All programme, Britain’s finest concession scheme, eligible residents can take pleasure in 50% to 100% reductions on many various leisure companies that can assist you get energetic.

Check your eligibility and signal as much as turn into a member to take pleasure in these wonderful provides.

Let’s get Wandsworth transferring – powered by you!