Exercise and Activity Directory

North East Derbyshire Walking Groups

North East Derbyshire District Council

Walking with a group is a great way to be more active, improve your health as well as meet new people so why not give it a go? We have a number of walking groups across the district that are part of a county wide initiative that aims to create a culture of walking across Derbyshire. The walks are all; free to join, led by trained volunteers and range from 1-6 miles in length.

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Active Derbyshire

Active Partnership

Active Derbyshire is one of 44 Active Partnerships covering England and is part of the Active Partners Trust, a charitable trust supporting work in Derbyshire and in Nottinghamshire, through Active Notts.

Working with partners to empower people to be active in a way that works for them, they are funded by Sport England and local authorities within Derbyshire. They also work very closely with many partners across the voluntary sector and other statutory bodies.

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Live Life Better Derbyshire

Derbyshire County Council

Whether you want to get more active, lose weight or quit smoking, Live Life Better Derbyshire offers the help and support needed to achieve your goals. Staff are fully trained and will be with you every step of the way, offering support and advice. There’s even an online health MOT tool too!

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Midlands Nordic Walking

Midlands Nordic Walking teaches individuals how to Nordic Walk for health and fitness. Research has shown that Nordic Walking burns 20% more calories and has a lower rate of perceived effort compared with ordinary walking. Weight is spread over 4 points of contact, so it is less painful for people with joint problems such as arthritis. The pole technique can improve posture and breathing by lifting the chest as well as increase spinal rotation. The pushing action on the pole engages the core muscles which in turn support the back. Most walking sessions are based in and around Nottinghamshire, but there is a weekly Saturday session which starts at 10am from Shipley County Park. If you’ve not Nordic Walked before, click on the ‘Learn’  tab via the website homepage to find out more. If you’ve already learnt the Nordic Walking technique, click on the ‘Nordic Walk’  tab to view all session.

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Age UK Derby and Derbyshire

Age UK Derby and Derbyshire is a local charity, working in the community to support older people, their families and carers wanting everyone to love later life. The Strictly no Falling Classes include exercises to strengthen muscles and bones to improve balance and coordination. Classes cater for a range of abilities and are run by qualified, independently instructors so a charge is required to participate. To find out more and whether there is a class near you, visit the Age UK Derby and Derbyshire homepage and select Activities and Events.

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FREE Joint Pain Programme – Chesterfield

Nuffield Health

A free 12-week Joint Pain Programme embracing the idea that physical activity can manage and prevent joint pain issues. Designed by experts in physical and mental health combining education, physical activity and emotional wellbeing support. And it works… People completing the programme report a significant improvement in symptoms, an improvement in quality of life and feel better able to manage in the long term. In addition to expert advice and hands-on instruction, the programme is delivered in the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centres across the UK in groups of up to ten people, creating a support network and helping you to achieve your goals as a team. You will receive free complete access to all facilities at the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre during the duration of the programme and a significantly discounted full membership after. For more information and how to self refer, please visit their website.

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Ramblers Wellbeing Walks Derby

Ramblers Wellbeing Walks

Offering free walks in Derby that are suitable for people of all ages.  The walks take place in local parks and green spaces, lasting no longer than 90 minutes, and give people an opportunity to keep active, socialise and improve their health.

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Livewell

Derby City Council

Supports people living in Derby to lose weight, get fit and improve physical health and emotional wellbeing. Feeling fit and mentally well as we get older is important. Keeping active and developing strength can help people feel better. Maintaining a healthy weight can also boost confidence, ensure independence and improve one’s sense of wellbeing. They provide free 12-month programmes and NHS Health Checks run by caring experts who motivate and encourage people to transform their lives. Activities offered are designed to focus on physical wellbeing but to also overcome loneliness.

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FREE Joint Pain Programme – Derby

Nuffield Health

A free 12-week Joint Pain Programme embracing the idea that physical activity can manage and prevent joint pain issues. Designed by experts in physical and mental health combining education, physical activity and emotional wellbeing support. And it works… People completing the programme report a significant improvement in symptoms, an improvement in quality of life and feel better able to manage in the long term. In addition to expert advice and hands-on instruction, the programme is delivered in the Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centres across the UK in groups of up to ten people, creating a support network and helping you to achieve your goals as a team. You will receive free complete access to all facilities at the Fitness and Wellbeing Centre during the duration of the programme and a significantly discounted full membership after. For more information and how to self refer, please visit their website.

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