Positive Moves Exercise Referral Programme

A partnership promoting physical activity and health

Positive Moves is a partnership initiative funded by Gedling PCT and Gedling Borough Council Leisure Services. The scheme aims to reduce health inequalities within Gedling and improve patients’ health and well-being by providing opportunities to participate in a variety of physical activities via a GP referral pathway.

• About Positive Moves
• The benefits of Physical Activity
• Menu of Physical Activities available to Positive Moves
• How can I take part in Positive Moves

About Positive Moves

Positive Moves allows people with medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma and high blood pressure to be more physically active and to do so in a safe environment with qualified staff. To date over 1100 patients have been referred to the scheme and have found enjoyment in taking part, being active and helping improve their condition.

The aims of Positive Moves

• Encourage physical activity
• Reduce health inequalities
• Tackle disease prevention
• Enhance quality of life

Award winning success

2004 saw Positive Moves recognised by Trent Strategic Health Authorities at the 'Trent Celebrating Success Awards'. The regional awards ceremony acknowledged the achievements of Positive Moves in awarding the scheme a certificate.

The benefits of Physical Activity

• Help manage weight
• Prevent and manage heart disease
• Strengthen bones
• Reduce anxiety and depression
• Increase independence
• Fun and enjoyable
• Helps with daily activities
• Reduce Stress

Menu of Physical Activity Opportunities

Fitness Suites

Structured supervised exercise programmes at the following leisure centres:

Calverton Leisure Centre, Carlton Forum Leisure Centre and Redhill Leisure Centre

Walking

Group walks of 5 miles and more are lead by the following groups:

• Arnold Amblers
• Gedling Ramblers

Recently launched 'Get going in Gedling' are group health walks between 1 and 3 miles. For more information about the walks please follow this link

Swimming

Wetwork outs and gentle swims take place at the following leisure centres::

Calverton Leisure Centre, Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Arnold Leisure Centre

Indoor Bowls

Richard Herrod Leisure Centre

50+ Exercise

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre offer a variety of activities at their twice weekly 50+ sessions. Redhill Leisure Centre offer a low impact aerobics class.

Yoga

Arnold Leisure Centre, Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Redhill Leisure Centre

Pilates

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre, Redhill Leisure Centre

Swing into Shape

Pond Hills Lane Community Centre, Killisick Community Centre, Calverton Leisure Centre, Richard Herrod Leisure Centre

Shapers Class (size 16+)

Leisure centre based classes

Group Exercise Sessions

Carlton Forum Leisure Centre offer group exercise classes especially for people on the Positive Moves scheme. Similar classes will be starting at Redhill Leisure Centre and Calverton Leisure Centre soon.

Click here for information on our extensive range of exercise Classes

What will I need to take part in the exercises?

All you need is loose comfortable clothing and suitable footwear. Training shoes should be worn for exercise sessions.

How long does the programme last?

A Positive Moves programme is designed to last 12 weeks. During this time you will receive expert instruction with your chosen exercise programme. Following the initial 12 weeks you will receive ongoing help and support to enable physical activity to become part of your everyday life

How can I take part in Positive Moves?

To take part in Positive Moves your GP or Practice Nurse must refer you. Alternatively you can contact the Positive Moves team

Contact

For more information please contact:

Helen Sugden, Exercise Promotion Officer on 0115 9013661 or email Helen.Sugden@gedling.gov.uk

Germaine Hale, Assistant Exercise Promotion Officer on 0115 9013697 or email exercisereferral@gedling.gov.uk

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