For support on how to stay fit and active please see the pages below
Buzz Manchester
An NHS Health & Wellbeing Service whose aim is to help improve your health and wellbeing of people and communities in Manchester, to help individuals and families live fuller, healthier,...
Dancing, Gardening, Yoga and more
There are many local groups that involve physical activity and which welcome newcomers. Why not rekindle an old hobby or sport, or try something new? Singing is exercise too! Most...
Little Box Gym
There is a local family-run community gym near St Werburgh’s Road tram stop: “The Gym For People Who Don’t Do Gyms” Website: www.littleboxgym.com
Macmillan Connections South Manchester Walks
A range of walks for people affected by cancer and their friends and families. Walks are free and friendly. Website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk
Manchester Girls Can
Manchester Girls Can is for all Manchester Women who fancy giving it a go, no matter how good they are or how they look! Fear of judgement is stopping many...
Manchester Health Walks
The Manchester Health walks are free, open to all and are very accessible. We are keen to support people with long term health conditions, those looking to get and keep...
MCRactive - Get active in Manchester
The site is delivered through a collaboration and partnership between Manchester City Council and Eastlands Trust. Two like-minded and passionate organisations who share a vision, passion and commitment for this...
Meetup
Meetup is a social website collection of get-togethers and you can search for local Manchester Meetups in topics including sport and activity. It is organised around one simple idea: when...
NHS Couch to 5k
Find out more and download the nine-week set of Couch to 5K podcasts. Website: www.nhs.uk/Livewell/c25k/Pages/couch-to-5k
NHS Weekly Activity Guidance
View information on physical activity guidelines. Website: www.nhs.uk/Livewell/fitness/Pages/physical-activity-guidelines-for-adults
Park Lives
From buggy bootcamp, lunchtime workout, walk to run, family circuits, tai chi… FREE activities in our local parks with several regularly on at Alexandra Park, Whalley Range. Website: www.parklives.com
Physical Activity and Lifestyle Toolkit
The toolkit has been designed by the RCGP in partnership with Sport England, to be used by primary care professionals in the UK. Website: www.rcgp.org.uk
That Counts!
It doesn’t have to be great feats of endurance, running marathons or pumping iron, you can choose your own moves! It could be dancing around the kitchen, jumping in puddles...
Want to get more active?
Get help and advice from NHS including 10 Minute workouts, 12 week fitness plan, running & cycling for beginners and much more. Website: www.nhs.uk/livewell/fitness
Zion & Kath Locke Centres
Community centres with activities, courses and classes including kundalini yoga and Qigong. Zion Centre Kath Locke Centre
Date published: 4th December, 2020
Date last updated: 4th December, 2020
