Get Going
Leisure Active is committed to providing opportunities for people over 50 to participate in a variety of physical activity and social programmes throughout Hutt City.
To this end, we have created Get Going - a quarterly guide which promotes physical activity classes and opportunities, as well as our popular Hutt City Seniors bus trip programme to the residents of the city.
We all know that regular exercise can benefit everybody. It is advised that adults take part in 30 minutes of moderate intensity exercise 5 days a week. The health benefits include helping to prevent or manage diabetes, to sleep better, to increase mobility and muscle strength. It also helps with osteoporosis, to reduce blood pressure, with weight loss/maintenance and is an ideal opportunity to meet new friends.
Get Going is available from various outlets around the city, such as libraries and Council offices or you may pay $5.00 per year for these to be posted to you. The $5.00 postage fee is renewable in July each year.
Click here to down the latest edition of Get Going (PDF 214 kb)
Why Be Active?
Human beings are made to be active. To get the most out of your body, the old proverb 'use it or lose it' is certainly true.
Physical activity not only makes you feel good and gives you more energy but it also: helps you sleep, reduces stress, reduces blood pressure, helps to manage your weight and it's great for self esteem.
Being active doesn't have to mean gyms, team sports or expensive classes. You can do things that are free, such as walking, running or playing actively with your grandchildren. Remember it's all about fun!
Getting Started
The good news is that starting physical activity and achieving a healthier lifestyle may be easier than you think. You're most likely already doing active things in your daily life, without even realising it. Activities such as housework, shopping and gardening all count...
The first step is to look at your daily routine and to focus on the things you are doing and how you can improve them. An easy way to begin is to take the active option rather than the inactive option. For example, try to use the stairs rather than the lift, get off the bus a couple of stops earlier or park the car further away and walk the rest of the way.
These small healthy living changes can really make a difference to the way you feel. You should start to feel less tired and stressed and more alert throughout the day.
Walking
For information on walking and walkways click here.
