Come down to the Market Place and have a go at a physical activity session that you’ve always wanted to try.
If any groups or organisations promoting health and wellbeing, exercise classes or life coaching would like to lead one of the taster sessions, please get in touch by email: keephealthy@ kettering.gov.uk or call 01536 410333.
An increasing number of us are spending more time at home, either working or isolating.
So, it’s important to get thinking about ways of staying active, eating healthy and maintaining good mental health.
Below are 5 top tips on how to best stay healthy whilst at home!
Staying physically active is more important than ever right now, even if this is mostly done in comfort of your own home, there are plenty of ways you can still do this! To support you, we have provided some information on how active you need to remain, alongside some useful exercises for keeping you active in and around your home.
Here are some useful links to a range of exercises, classes and so more much:
Through this difficult time its important to stay social with family, friends and colleagues. Social interaction has a significant effect not only your mental health but your physical too! There are plenty of easy ways to stay socially active, and there’s a couple below.
Many of us are more stressed than usual at this time of uncertainty so it’s more important than ever to engage in positive behaviours that support your wellbeing.
Thinking about a balanced diet during this time is important! As we are spending more, likely sedentary, time at home we probably aren’t going to need the same calorie intake as normal. Below are some useful links to how you can track your calorie intake and how to stay on top of your nutrition.
My Fitness Pal is a great way to track your daily calorie intake alongside your energy expenditure to ensure you stay on track to meet your goals! You can join for free and download the app straight to your phone, allowing you to scan foods and products easily, as well as find some recipes.
The Eat Well Guide shows how much of what we eat overall should come from each food group to achieve a healthy, balanced diet. Take a look at the guide and try match your meals to this, to help you achieve the recommended guidelines.
Volunteering your time to support others in a time of need its great for the local community. This can be anything from helping family and friends to older neighbours in your street. A number of charities and food banks still need support, particular during this time, is there a way in which you can help?
If you are interested in supporting your community, or if you’re already offering support as an organisation and would like access to funding page sure you visit our website.
You can also contact the British Red Cross Community Reserve Volunteer scheme, as they will be acting as a central co-ordinating point via their website.