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Need more energy? Want to feel more in control? Stressed or anxious? Need to lose weight?

ACTIVE U can help you today!

What is Active U?
Working in partnership with Rutland County Council the ACTIVE U scheme has been developed for all to participate in. Activity schemes have been developed to suit all ages and all levels of physical activity and promote health and fitness for all residents of Rutland.

How much does it cost?
It's FREE! GP practices in Rutland have received funding from the NHS to improve their patient population health, so physical activity can be free for all and ACTIVE U can direct you to what is available locally.

How do I join?
Simply click on 'join' above and fill in the enquiry form or contact your own surgery for more information, details are on the Contact page.
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Excercise is Key...
You don’t need to join a gym and pay monthly fees to exercise. Physical activity can be free for all and Active U can direct you to what is available locally.
But the benefits of exercise aren’t just the obvious ones like losing weight and getting fit, physical activity can also:

  • Improve your sense of well being

  • Give you more energy

  • Reduce stress levels and aid concentration

  • Aid sleeping and reduce tiredness

  • Significantly increase your life expectancy

Receive training AND get free health monitoring
Motivating ourselves to exercise can be difficult, but this is where ACTIVE U is unique. You will receive motivation on a one to one basis from a specially trained nurse who will:

  • Assess your fitness level by doing some initial tests and health screening.

  • Advise if you are overweight and give dietary advice.

  • Check your body mass index by using specialist equipment as well as hydration levels and muscle to body fat ratio.

  • Monitor your progress by offering regular appointments and will advise on the levels of exercise that suit your needs.

V-Active & Active Together Schemes
active together
Active Together is a county wide programme that aims to encourage adults, aged 16+, to become more active more often. There are Physical Activity Development Officers across Leicestershire (based at the Local Authorities) who are there to help you become more active. Each district has a programme of regular activities. Why not contact your local development officer and find out how to become more active in an area near you (see below for contact details).

vactive
Volunteers are vital to any club or ogranisation. Without the time and effort volunteers put in, many clubs would not be able to run. V-Active aims to develop and promote oportunities to volunteer in sport and physical activity. Volunteering within sports and physical activities does have its rewards, including a chance for personal development, learning new skills which can be transferred into full time work. If you are interested in becoming a sport or physical activity volunteering please contact:

Physical Activity and Volunteer Development Officer, Rutland County Counci, Catmose, Oakham, LE15 6HP  Tel: 01572 722577
Email: activerecreation@rutland.gov.uk