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Getting active and staying safe

Getting active and staying safe

Are you thinking about getting active or looking for a new activity to add to your daily or weekly routine? How do you make sure a club or activity provider...

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Get active, stay active

Get active, stay active

So you’re looking to build more movement into your everyday life? Taking those first steps, and then making a habit of it, are two of the hardest parts. You don’t...

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Keeping Active during the Menopause

Keeping Active during the Menopause

Menopause is a complex stage of life, and sustaining fitness and activity at this point is life changing when it comes to dealing with menopausal symptoms and overall wellbeing. Menopause...

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Release the pressure

Release the pressure

Life can get really tough sometimes, but talking can help. Don’t suffer in silence: Text the word Kent to 85258 or phone 0800 107 0160 for free confidential support at any time.

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Outdoors Is Free

Outdoors Is Free

During a time of high living costs, we want to help you and your family stay active without feeling the pinch. We’re inviting you to step outside and make the...

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Getting into walking

Getting into walking

Walking may be one of the most accessible activities around, but if you haven’t been regularly active for a while it can still feel daunting to step out and give...

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Couch to walking 5k

Couch to walking 5k

If you want to get more active in your everyday life, but don’t know where to start, go for a walk! From starting with just 10 steps to working up...

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NHS walking tips

NHS walking tips

NHS Live Well is a collection of webpages with fantastic suggestions for easy exercises you can do to build your confidence and improve your health and wellbeing. Walking is a...

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Getting into cycling

Getting into cycling

There is a whole world of cycling to discover, but from the outside it can feel like a daunting activity to get into. Thankfully, there are plenty of things you...

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Getting into swimming

Getting into swimming

Swimming is a brilliant activity that benefits the heart and lungs as well as strengthening and toning joints and muscles. The water supports the body, meaning the impact on your...

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Getting into running

Getting into running

The running revolution is in full swing, with more and more people taking up running for its many health benefits, but also as a social activity. Thankfully, running is a...

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Couch to 5k

Couch to 5k

Couch to 5k is a simple running plan for beginners, designed to help you work your way up from nothing, to being able to run 5km in a matter of...

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Getting into group exercise

Getting into group exercise

Stepping into a group exercise environment can be the perfect way for some people to start becoming more active. If you’re a social animal or you just don’t think you...

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Get fit for free

Get fit for free

Take a look at our series of articles to help you get fit without the expensive gym membership.

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Get fit for Charity

Get fit for Charity

Want to get fit and give something back? Signing up to take part in an event for charity can be a great way to start your fitness journey.

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Getting into solo exercises

Getting into solo exercises

Whether you just don’t have the time to go out and join a group, or you’re not used to being active so want to try and build your confidence at...

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Beating the boredom

Beating the boredom

We’ve all been there. You make a plan to get more active, perhaps a new year’s resolution. It goes well for a few days, perhaps even a few weeks but...

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Being active with a disability or health condition

Being active with a disability or health condition

An everyday guide to being active for people living with an impairment or health condition.

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Stay Active at Work

Stay Active at Work

Check out these tips for staying active during your workday

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Wheelchair sport opportunities

Wheelchair sport opportunities

WheelPower is the national charity for wheelchair sport, providing opportunities for disabled people to play sport and lead healthy active lives.

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Parkinson’s and Exercise

Parkinson’s and Exercise

Exercise is good for you. It’s especially good for you if you have Parkinson’s. Whether you have Parkinson’s or live with someone who does, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. With Parkinson’s,...

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Affordable kit to get fit

Affordable kit to get fit

Becoming more active in your everyday life is now more affordable than ever, thanks to a new partnership between Everyday Active and the Heart of Kent Hospice. If you were...

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