Active Living Scheme

What is the Active Living Scheme?

A collaboration between Richmond Local Authority, Richmond and Twickenham Primary Care Trust, local medical professionals, and local leisure facilities. It provides various physical activity opportunities in locations across the borough for people of all abilities and fitness levels. The scheme is primarily aimed at those who have health conditions that would benefit from regular physical activity.

The scheme currently offers:

• Active Families
• Active Living Near You Directory
• Energize Family Lifestyle programme
• Exercise Referral
• Falls Prevention classes
• Health Walks
• Healthy Hearts classes

Improving health through physical activity

Government guidelines suggest we should do at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity at least 5 times a week for good health and enhanced quality of life. Physical activity offers many benefits to health and well-being:

• Reduced risk of heart disease or stroke
• Prevention or control of conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and raised cholesterol
• Control of body fat and the maintenance of a healthy weight
• Release from stress and depression
• Improved mobility, flexibility and posture
• Increased strength and stronger bones
• Social interaction and general psychological well-being

The best way to find out all the benefits of physical activity is to get active and see for yourself. It only takes half an hour a day to make a positive change to your health and happiness.