It’s time to explore the endless possibilities that new forms of movement and activity can offer! Step out of your comfort zone and embrace the unfamiliar on your movement journey, as trying something new can transform your approach to physical activity.
The beauty of trying something new is that there’s no restrictions. Age, background and ability will only help filter what activities are on offer, not cause barriers! Active Essex have a range of resources online that are a helping hand in identifying activities that will fit your lifestyle and routine. The How Do I Get Started page alongside other resources for those with more specific needs are great starting points.
Active Essex: how do I get started?These pages could direct you to a local group where you can move with like-minded residents and make new friends or to videos online that you can delve into whenever suits you, dance workouts could be for you, the fun is in giving it a go! Experimenting at home with the online resources can encouraging taking this activity further by joining a class or group, reducing the fear of judgement or lack of knowledge.
At Active Essex, it’s important residents embrace the joy of exploring activities. This was reflected at the Essex School Games, it was an opportunity for pupils from across Essex to experience activities they may not have heard of or had the chance to participate in. Alongside the competitions for medals, there were carousel sessions incorporating outside dance, taekwondo, archery and more! Events outside the school environment could spark a passion that can be carried into adulthood.
Busy lifestyles with work, family and other commitments can often appear as a barrier to physical activity, however adopting a routine where movement is a priority can make daily stresses manageable. Cycle to Work Day occurs at the start of August and could be a catalyst for trying something different that increases active minutes in the day. Actively commuting to work, parking further away to increase steps or turning meetings into walking ones are all new changes that can not only help physical wellbeing but gives you time back to reconnect and refresh to boost your mood and mental health. Reshaping your routine by adding in these active changes can help you add variety to your day and you will notice the difference this can have on your wellbeing.
Finding something you love and refreshing your routine can help you foster a deeper connection with your physical and mental wellbeing. Make sure to share your journey with others as well as your own discoveries; you could inspire others!
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