It is recommended to take 150 minutes of moderate activity (raises heart rate) per week (eg. 30 minutes, 5 days a week) or 75 minutes of vigorous activity spread
Activity
Swindon Health Walks
About
Fourteen free weekly walks. Usually last 40-60 minutes, or the ’Gentle Walking Group’ offer shorter walks up to 20 minutes and also offer a seated exercise session which can be useful for people with certain disabilities.
When?
Monday to Friday
Where?
Various locations around Swindon
How?
Visit: https://www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/walkfinder/south-west/swindon-health-walks
Call 01793 465413 or email ESperring@swindon.gov.uk
Activity
Park Run
About
A free weekly timed 5km run.
When?
Saturday 9 am
Where?
Lydiard Park
How?
Visit: http://www.parkrun.org.uk/swindon/ and register before your first run and then turn up!
Activity
Shin Splints
About
A free weekly running club who support those who want a gentle introduction to running
When?
Wednesday 6.30 pm
Saturday 9 am
Where?
Base point: Coate Water Car Park
How?
Visit: http://gouldings.wixsite.com/swindon-shin-splints
Activity
Football Fans in Training
About
13 week football training programme running weekly for men aged 35-65 years old with a BMI of >28 kg/m2 or a waist circumference of >38 inches. Training is by club community coaches and you will also receive a programme of advice on how to eat more healthily and become more active, including being given a pedometer to count the number of steps walked each day.
When?
Two programmes per year:
January to April
September to December
Thursday 6.30 pm to 8 pm
Where?
Legends Lounge, County Ground
How much?
£5.00 per session
How?
Email jon@stfc-fitt.co.uk with Football Fans in Training as the subject line, visit http://stfitc.co.uk/?p=5395, or ring 01793 421303 (Swindon Town Football Club)
Activity
Cycling for Health
About
Friendly, safe environment—cycle around the athletics track. No need to book—cost £3.15 for age 16+ or supervised children by prior arrangement
When?
Monday 10 am to 11 am
Thursday 1 pm to 2 pm
Where?
County Ground Athletics Track
How?
Contact Ros Hughes on 01793 464907 or email rhughes@swindon.gov.uk
Activity
Hydrotherapy
About
Referral from GP/physiotherapist with suggested gentle exercises for unlimited sessions within a 3 month—1 year period (£6 a session). Hydrotherapy has been shown to have many health benefits and can be particularly helpful to those with physical disabilities.
When?
Monday-Friday 3 pm – 6/8pm
Weekends 9 am-1 pm
Where?
Hydrotherapy pool, Gorse Hill
How?
Ring 01793 496002 or visit www.thamesdownhydrotherapypool.com to download a referral form or see your GP/physiotherapist
Activity
Gentle Aqua Classes
About
More structured hydrotherapy class at the hydrotherapy pool for £3.15 a session, gentle exercise in water. You will need to be referred by a weight management group.
When?
Thursday 12 pm to 1 pm
Where?
Hydrotherapy pool, Gorse Hill
How?
Contact Ros Hughes on 01793 464907 or email rhughes@swindon.gov.uk
Activity
Disability Sport Swindon
About
Exercise classes available for people with learning or physical disabilities including swimming, cycling, climbing, walking, tennis (cost: free to £3.50 a session. Visit the website for full timetable).
When?
Throughout the week
Where?
Various locations around Swindon
How?
Visit www.disabilitysportswindon.co.uk or contact Ben on 01793 465404 or email
Activity
Sport Club for people with learning disabilities
About
Swindon Champions is a weekly multi-sport club, £1.50 a session
When?
Thursday 6.30 pm to 8 pm
Where?
Dorcan Recreation Club
How?
Visit www.disabilitysportswindon.co.uk or contact Ben on 01793 465404
Activity
Group exercises arranged by the Swindon Health Improvement Team
About
Various group exercises Monday-Friday lasting an hour for all abilities/disabilities. Examples include cardio care (circuits at the Hayden Centre) exercise to music (for older adults), supervised gym session (referral required from a medical professional), chair-based exercises among many others. Costs £3-£3.15 a session.
When?
Monday to Friday daytimes
Where?
Various locations including Haydon Centre, Ellendune Community Centre
How?
For a timetable and more information contact Ros Hughes on 01793 464907 or email rhughes@swindon.gov.uk