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  • Moving More Activity Finder for thousands of  sessions, local clubs and community groups in Hertfordshire.
  • Hertfordshire Health Walks - free guided group walks, for anyone who wants to get outdoors and explore their local surroundings.
  • Hertfordshire Cycling can help you take up, increase or return to cycling. They also work with schools, clubs and businesses to promote routes and events across the county.
  • Parkrun is a free weekly 5k community event for everyone to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate. They take place every Saturday morning in parks and open spaces.
  • ParksHerts offers almost 200 parks for you to explore across the county, so you’re sure to find one near you whether to get some fresh air, use the outdoor gyms or join an activity.
  • Leisure centres offer free trials so you can decide if it’s right for you before joining. Find one nearest to you and check out the variety of activities available such as swimming, the gym or an A to Z of classes to suit all abilities.
  • Herts Wildlife Trust - look for wildlife at a local event.
  • Herts Sports Partnership - Herts Sports Partnership is the Active Partnership for Hertfordshire, the Partnership works collaboratively to create the conditions for an active nation and uses the power of sport and physical activity to transform lives across the country.

 

 
Support to get started

 
Older adults - moving with age


Five ways to build your confidence and get moving:

  1. Avoid long periods of inactivity by trying some gentle sitting exercises.
  2. Improve your strength and balance while learning some new exercises to help maintain independence.
  3. Stay informed and apply practical tools to help prevent falls.
  4. Find out how to get active whilst living with a health condition.
  5. Enjoy it and start moving today by thinking of what makes you laugh – there’s even a laughing exercise guide if you need a nudge. Seriously!


Visit Age UK for advice on sitting exercises, strength and balance, getting active with a health condition, avoiding falls and practical ways to keep your body moving, whatever your age.

 

 
Children and teenagers - getting active early


Some fun, free and friendly starters:

  • Better Health, healthier families is the new home of Change4Life with food facts, recipes and activities.
  • Walking buses is a safe and fun way to encourage children to walk to school together.
  • The Daily Mile is simple, free and gets children out of the classroom for 15 minutes every day to run or jog at their own pace with their classmates.
  • BeeZee Families are a dedicated team of nutritionists and behaviour change experts, who can help you make real, long-lasting changes towards a healthier lifestyle, running weight management and healthy lifestyles programmes for adults and families across the UK.
  • HAPpy Activity Camps is a holiday provision for school aged children from reception to year 11 who are in receipt of benefits-related free school meals.
  • Healthy Hub Stevenage for young people provides support and advice for mental, emotional, physical or lifestyle related needs, including an active lifestyles programme of assault courses, boot camps and circuit training sessions.
  • Hertfordshire Family Centre Services support children, young people, their parents, families and carers, offering many free activities and services to be healthy, grow and develop, including support for pregnant women to help your baby get the best start in life.
  • Junior Parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 2k event for 4 to 14 year olds, taking place every Sunday from 9am, across Hertfordshire.

 

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