Category: Be Active
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Local walking group grows from a New Year’s resolution
As part of Telford’s celebration of King Charles III’s coronation in 2023 the Telford Coronation Walks – 23 short circular walks all between 2 and 5 miles long – were designed to showcase Telford’s fascinating history, local wildlife sites and beautiful local green spaces. They were designated and fully signposted…
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Diving in: Swimming for exercise
We all know that we need to do plenty of activity to stay well and healthy, but for many of us going to gym or taking part in competitive sport just doesn’t suit us. Thankfully there are lots of ways to get the exercise we need… We’ve previously looked at…
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Let’s talk about Qigong
It’s generally well known that we all need to do plenty of exercise for our overall physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing. We’ve posted so far about walking and dancing as alternative ways to be more physically active for those of us who don’t suit going to the gym or…
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A chat with Caroline about the Move to Thrive Project
The Move to Thrive Project for people with dementia and their carers started in June 2025, after being developed in partnership with Telford & Wrekin Council Public Health and Adult Social Care teams, Forum 50+, Community Resource, Age UK Shropshire Telford and Wrekin and The Alzheimer’s Society. It has been…
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How much physical activity should you be doing?
The Chief Medical Officer in the UK recommends certain levels of physical activity for different life stages. The guidelines are based on research into physical activity and the benefits needed for each group. While the guidelines below give a target for across the whole week for good physical and mental…
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Why being sedentary isn’t the same as being physically inactive
Have you ever wondered why your smart watch tells you to move every hour? It is of course trying to increase your physically activity levels but, more importantly, it’s trying to break up the periods of time you spend sedentary. Sedentary behaviour is any time that you spend sitting, reclining…
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Walk your way to health and wellbeing
Being more active is good for us all, in so many ways. But that doesn’t mean we all have to go to the gym or take part in a competitive sport – there are lots of ways to get moving. Recently we talked about dancing, today we’re going to look at…
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The ‘Do It For…’ campaign
Have you ever thought about making lifestyle changes to become healthier or happier, but don’t know where to start? It may be that you want to lose weight, or quit smoking, or you may want to start cooking more homemade meals. The ‘Do It For…’ Campaign is designed to support…
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Exercise doesn’t have to mean sport – what about dancing?
The message about the benefits of being active is very clear – it’s good for all of us, in so many ways. According to the UK Chief Medical Officers, every week adults should do at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity activity, or 75 minutes vigorous activity, or a mixture of both,…
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Outdoor gyms in Telford: everything you need to know
Telford’s outdoor gyms can help you stay healthy – all for free. But how do you use them, and where are they?
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Telford’s Big Walk Week – an event that will boost how you feel
Being active in nature can improve how you feel. See for yourself by taking part in Telford’s Big Walk Week #GreenSpacesAreGo.
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Feel the difference of nature – be active in Telford’s green spaces
Exercising when surrounded by nature can boost your wellbeing in a way other locations cannot.
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Five ways to improve wellbeing by being active
Being active improves how we feel. You don’t need to be super fit though – a little regular activity can go a long way to improving wellbeing.
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How I tracked my calories and exercised to lose 5 stone
By taking it slowly and making small changes to my life I managed to lose 5 stone. Now I am hoping to run a 5K.
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How I used apps and the Better Health campaign to live healthily
Twenty minutes of exercise three times a week had a massive impact on my health. There is lots of help and support to help you do the same.
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2019 – the year of Let’s Get Telford Active
Last month we started the Telford Schools Challenge. A friendly competition to see which school is the most active and to encourage more physical activity during the school day.
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Health and wellbeing needs to be the business of business
Any workplace can play an important role in improving health and wellbeing – often to the benefit of the whole organisation.
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7 simple ways you can get moving this summer
Are you struggling to get motivated to get active this summer? Here are a few simple ways in which you can incorporate some fitness into your busy schedule.
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How my dogs helped me stay healthy in older age
Weighing 16 stone in his 50s, Paul was struggling to keep fit – that was until he discovered Canicross.
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How I went from PC gamer to budding triathlete
By making small changes in his lifestyle, local resident Shane is managing to turn his life around.
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Meet the Telford women making cycling a breeze!
Jacqui had’t ridden a bike for 20 years. Now she’s a member of a women-only bike group that’s helped her in more ways than one.
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Are you sitting comfortably? Then you need to stretch your legs
Sitting down for too long can lower your metabolism – affecting your bodies ability to digest food.
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If I can do it, anyone can!
Andy, from Telford, decided that enough was enough and decided to lose weight and exercise more.
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You can walk your way to good health – here’s how
10 minute brisk walk can make you feel better in so many ways. It can boost your energy, clear your head and lift your mood.