Active Hinckley & Bosworth

Physical activity plays a key part in improving health and well-being. It helps to prevent coronary heart disease, strokes and some forms of cancer - our country's leading killers. It can also reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis, hypertension, diabetes, memory loss, weight problems and obesity.

Health experts recommend 150 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity per week, which can be done in short bursts of 20 minutes at one time and show significant health benefits. Active Hinckley & Bosworth (Active HB) programmes can play a vital role in helping people to achieve this. 'Let's Get Moving' and visit Active HB (activehb.org.uk)

Regular exercise can help to:

• Improve your mind by releasing endorphins
• Increase your strength and suppleness
• Reduce or maintain a healthy weight 
• Improve your self-confidence
• Meet and socialise with like-minded people 
• Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
• Help control blood pressure
• Reduce the effects of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis 
• Improve your mental health
• Improve your general well-being

Last updated: 04/02/2025 14:21