Be Active, Stay Active!

An Active Living Project in Kingston for the over 45s

Age Concern Kingston is working with Kingston Council on a project that aims to increase the level of activity of people living in Kingston aged over 45.

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Experts say that taking just thirty minutes of moderate intensity activity,

three times a week, will make you feel better!

Not enough people take sufficient exercise, and as age increases, activity levels decrease. A survey conducted by Sports England found that in Kingston only 17% of those aged over 45 were sufficiently active.

The new Active Living Project aims to encourage people to take more exercise.

This can be done in a variety of ways, whether walking, cycling, or swimming, taking the stairs not the lift, or even getting more active with the housework or gardening.

There are a huge variety of sports and recreational activities available across the Borough to suit all tastes, ages and abilities, ranging from bowls to Tai Chi.

To help you, we have compiled a Directory of sports, exercise and recreational activities for the over 45s across Kingston (including our own centres, Raleigh and Bradbury).

The Directory lists over 30 activities; offers about six choices per activity and provides addresses and contact details for each.

Having taken the first step, we recognise the importance of keeping motivated, and have therefore introduced a Passport scheme to give you an incentive and support.

Each time you take exercise, your passport will be stamped, and you will be rewarded with a range of prizes on your journey to fitness.

The directory is available on line at:
www.kingston.gov.uk/active_living

or paper copies are available from:

Grace Shorthouse
Active Living Project Coordinator
Age Concern Kingston

on 020 8942 8256 or email grace@ageconcernkingston.org

Before starting any exercise regime you should consider consulting a qualified fitness or sports adviser to ensure the regime is suitable for you, and your own doctor if you have a medical condition, or taking medication, or have related concerns, or if you have not exercised for some time.