Keeping Active
Keeping active can help you have a healthy weight and reduce your risk of health problems like heart disease, stroke and dementia. It also helps you feel better, happier and less stressed.
Aim to do a little exercise every day - enough to make you breathe faster and feel warmer, such as:
- Walking or cycling whenever possible, even just 30 minutes a day
- Exercising while listening to your favourite music
- Exercising with friends
- Finding a sport you like
- Try walking, cycling or scooting instead of taking the car or public transport
If you haven’t exercised in a while or you have a medical condition, speak to your GP for advice.
For guidance on how much exercise you should do every week, please see the NHS website: Physical activity guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64 - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Exercising is also a great way of connecting with others and there are many community based physical activity programmes and services you can get involved with.
Our Parks free exercise sessions in your local park
Our Parks is the biggest outdoor group exercise company in London, delivering FREE fitness sessions in local parks across London and UK to thousands of residents.
Join an exercise session in your local library
Every Newham library offers free exercise sessions for over 35s. Find your local library using the link below to see what classes they offer.
Cycling
Cycling is a great way to keep active, as well as a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to travel.
BetterPoints Newham - earn rewards by exercising
Record your journeys with BetterPoints Newham to earn rewards you can donate to local charities. Download the app on your app store to start collecting rewards.
Leisure Centres
The Council runs leisure centres in Newham where there are many free exercise sessions you can take part in. You can also join the gym or leisure centre with a paid membership.
Find a self-led, guided walks and walking groups
Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. A brisk 10-minute daily walk can help you build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier.
Active Communities Programme
GLL’s offers exercise sessions that takes place outside of the leisure centres i.e. parks, libraries, community centres etc.
Holiday Programmes
There's a number of fun school holiday activities available across Newham including family fun swims, inclusive badminton and tennis, women only activities and so much more.
Newham Parks Tennis
Experience the joy of tennis at any of the 9 high quality parks managed by the National Tennis Association, offering top-notch tennis facilities all year round. Services include court bookings, annual passes, holiday camps, open days, and weekly professional coaching sessions. No matter your age or skill level, there's something for everyone right here in your community.
Swing Boxes
Swing Boxes, which are free to use, can be found in Central Park, Plashet Park and West Ham Park and comprise of an adjustable weights bench containing dumbbells and kettlebells from 1-20 kilograms. Swing Boxes are unlocked using the Swing Fitness app, which hosts a wide range of instructive exercise videos to support residents to exercise safely and progress their fitness.