What is the Charnwood Physical Activity Service?
The Physical Activity Risk Consensus Group concluded that physical activity is considered safe for people. This is why you can now self-refer to your local authority for information about the physical activity opportunities available to you in your local area.
We understand that how you feel can change from day to day. And sometimes, that can make moving more feel like a challenge. It may be that being active has seemed like a big commitment or something that didn't feel like it was for you. That's perfectly okay. The truth is that you can start small and build up. Ultimately, being active is about finding what works for you.
If you'd like to receive personalised support to move more, you are in the right place.
What programmes are available?
In Charnwood there are a wide range of physical activities available ranging from specialist programmes such as Steady Steps Falls Prevention, Escape PAIN, and the 12-week exercise referral programme, to community activities including walking, cycling, running, circuit classes and seated exercise.
Before you complete your self-referral form, please take a look at the programmes we have available to better understand the help we can offer you.
Specialist Support
Are you looking for specialised support about how to exercise with a long-term health condition?
Take a look at the information below to see which programme may suit your needs.
Have you previously fallen or are worried about falling: Steady Steps is a 24-week programme tailored to those who have previously fallen or worry about falling and is designed to help improve balance and stability. Delivered by Level 4 specialised Postural Stability Instructors, the classes are tailored to each individual's abilities and will progress in difficulty throughout the programme.
Do you have Osteoarthritis in your hips/knees and experience pain because of it: ESCAPE-pain is a group rehabilitation programme for people with chronic joint pain that integrates educational self-management and coping strategies with an exercise regimen individualised for each participant. It helps people understand their condition, teaches them simple things they can help themselves with, and takes them through a progressive exercise programme so they learn how to cope with pain better. For this programme, please use the referral form on the ESCAPE-pain page.
Do you have a condition that requires you to remain seated while you exercise: Seated Exercise classes focus on aiding the muscles used in everyday activity and is performed at a pace that suits participants. Research has shown that seated exercises can help to strengthen muscles and bone. Stronger muscles make every day activities such as washing, dressing, shopping or doing house work easier and less of a strain and stronger muscles help to improve balance and walking.
Do you feel that your condition would be most improved through gym and class based exercise: Exercise Referral is 12 week programme of personalised physical activity support for people with specific health conditions. Exercise Referral is ran at Charnwood Leisure Centres, available to people aged 16 years and over with an existing health condition that could be improved by physical activity. Your programme will be adapted by our fully qualified and experienced instructors to best support the management of your health condition.
Other Programmes Available
Are you looking for more information about wider physical activity opportunities in Charnwood? We co-ordinate a Wellbeing Walks Programme that includes 13 weekly walks from various locations, Couch to 5k sessions for individuals who want to develop their ability to run, community cycling sessions in partnership with B-Buddies and much more. Our Leisure Centre partners Fusion Lifestyle also offer a range of physical activities sessions that we can sign post you to. Take a look at some of the programmes available below.
