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Leisure and social activities 


Take the First Step…

We can all think of excuses for not doing exercise or physical activity but let’s think of the benefits instead!

  • Live longer: Exercise dramatically reduces the effects of Coronary Heart Disease
  • Feel better: Exercise can help with a wide range of other health problems
  • Have fun: When you find the right activity for you it’s great fun
  • Make friends: A new activity can be a great way to meet people and share something you enjoy
  • Be happy: Exercise helps reduce stress, anxiety and even depression
  • Look good: Exercise makes you feel happier about your appearance
  • Be strong: All exercise helps strengthen bones and muscles

You don’t have to be sporty to be active and a little exercise needn’t take much time!

  • Want to get more active but not sure where to begin?
  • Need to get motivated to be active?
  • Want to find out how active you need to be to improve your health?

You’ve come to the right place. Our First Step information sessions are run by physical activity professionals who will give you advice and information on how to get started with physical activity. The sessions last one hour, no physical activity is involved, and they will cover:

  • Discovering ways to become more active.
  • Finding activities that are of interest to you and where they can be found in your neighbourhood.
  • Useful information about the importance of being active and what level to be active to stay healthy.
  • The knowledge you need to make responsible choices so you can take control of your own health and well-being
  • Information about exercising safely with health conditions
  • FREE pedometer

Book yourself onto a FREE session by calling 01204 334195.

Take the First Step…


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Contact information

Bolton Council

Town Hall

Victoria Square

Bolton

BL1 1RU

Telephone 01204 333333