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Getting active in the community

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    Introduction

    It’s easy to ignore exercise when you are busy, stuck in a routine or unsure where to start. We have some handy tips to help you think about how to build getting active into your everyday living, and make it part of your family activities too.

    Ideas for getting active

    Explore local groups and activities

    There are range of opportunities for socialising, staying active and maintaining your wellbeing in the East Riding.

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    Exercise at home

    You don’t need to leave the home to get active. Take a look at our suggestions on how to get moving while in the comfort of your own home.

    Visit your local leisure centre

    East Riding Leisure have sites all over East Yorkshire and offer a range of activities that can help you get active.

    Get active in the East Riding

    Whether you want to explore the rolling hills of the Wolds, or fancy dipping your toes in the sea, the East Riding has dozens of opportunities to get active in the fresh air.

    Take up running, walking or cycling

    Walk, run or cycle around the beautiful East Yorkshire countryside.

    Hobbies, crafts and sports

    What better way to get involved in a new hobby than join a local club and meet like-minded people?

    NHS fitness studio

    Enjoy a range of instructor-led videos covering aerobics, strength resistance, pilates and yoga.
    East Riding Leisure home workouts

    Keep fit, stay active and improve your wellbeing with fitness videos from East Riding Leisure.
    Swimming

    Swimming is a great low stress exercise. At our leisure centres you can access lane swimming, family sessions and Aquafit classes in our swimming pools,
    Fitness classes

    We have a variety of fitness classes available to suit all ages and abilities, including spin studio, yoga and chair-based sessions.
    Gym sessions

    Our gyms have all the latest cardio and strength training equipment available to help you achieve your fitness goals.
    Walking for health

    This local scheme offers free guided walks for all ages and abilities. Walks range from 30 minutes up to 2 hours.
    Walking for riding

    Choose from a great selection of walking routes in the East Riding for you to enjoy.
    Big skies

    Learn about the Big Skies Bike Rides you can take through the Yorkshire Wolds.
    Better by bike

    A range of useful cycling tips from Better By Bike to help make sure you are a responsible cyclist.
    Parkrun

    This free community event happens every Saturday at a variety of venues across East Yorkshire. Each course is 5k and you can walk, jog or run.
    Gardening

    Join a local gardening club and learn more about getting back to nature with this enjoyable hobby.
    Birdwatching

    Learn about local birdwatching sites with the RSPB East Yorkshire local group.
    Crafts

    Whether you fancy paper crafts, sewing or another craft, there are plenty of craft clubs in East Yorkshire to get you started.
    Sports clubs

    The East Riding has a range of sports clubs available including football, rugby, badminton, swimming and cricket.
    East Riding Coast and Countryside

    Find walking routes, volunteering opportunities and more, all across the East Riding.
    Active Coast

    Active Coast is your gateway to finding opportunities to enjoy the beautiful East Yorkshire coastline.

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