For optimal health and wellbeing we need to maintain daily levels of physical activity, this does not necessarily mean intense physical activity. Activities such as walking can also encourage social interactions and boost overall mental health.
Bring activity into the everyday, eg. use the stairs instead of the lift.
Organise or participate in walking tours of places of interest nearby.
Join a sports club to be active and meet people at the same time.
Make date night active night.
Find someone to play catch with.
Take part in local projects.
Start or join a walking bus for school children and get out of the traffic jams.
Find out the most popular sport among your colleagues and organise a match.
Pull some weeds or mow a lawn. Don't have a garden? Someone will need a hand!
Evidence suggests that physical activity changes the brain chemistry to release ‘happy hormones’ which in turn can make you feel more positive. Discover a physical activity that suits your level of mobility and fitness as you are likely to keep doing it regularly whilst having also having fun.
Dewis Wales has useful information and opportunities to help people become more active. This is for all age groups, including disability sports.
Public Health Wales share the benefits of Keeping Active which includes tools, advice and ideas to help keep you and your family moving.
Let's Get Moving North Wales also has a wealth of information for increasing opportunities for people to move more.