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How to exercise safely in the dark
Posted: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:18
During the winter months the limiting hours of daylight make it hard to find time for exercise around work, so it's important to know what we can do to stay safe as we exercise in the dark. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Our #ThisGirlCan Positive Pause event is coming again soon
Posted: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 12:17
After the success of our first ever virtual #ThisGirlCan Positive Pause event, we are excited to announce that this March we will be hosting the event again- so make sure to get your ticket whilst you can! Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
UK Coaching supports significant research project exploring race and racism in sport
Posted: Wed, 20 Jan 2021 13:45
UK Coaching is supporting the #TellYourStory campaign, which is asking people from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities to share their knowledge and understanding of accessing, being involved in, or being excluded from sport. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Our Virtual Together Lockdown Challenge is now Live!
Posted: Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:01
Our Virtual Together Lockdown Challenge has now started and during this lockdown we want to encourage you to keep on being active and log your active minutes on our new Virtual Together app! Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Thanks to residents for staying local for exercise
Posted: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:16
Councils and police chiefs have thanked residents for staying local to take their exercise. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
New Healthy Year calendar to support healthier habits for children
Posted: Fri, 15 Jan 2021 12:24
Our calendars are interactive and link to the PSHE and Relationships and Health Education curricula. They include fun facts, jokes and challenges such as making up a dance or seeing how many different colours of the rainbow your pupils can eat for lunch! Head to the School Zone to download our new interactive calendars along with the supporting curriculum-linked activity sheets, and encourage healthy activity in 2021. | |
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Business Gateway - Do You Run a Visitor Economy Business?
Posted: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 17:10
The Business Gateway Growth Hub is offering a dedicated support programme for businesses in Leicester and Leicestershire who work in the Visitor Economy sector. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Seven in 10 adults are motivated to get healthier in 2021 due to COVID-19
Posted: Thu, 14 Jan 2021 11:45
An England-wide survey of over 5,000 adults found that 80% of people aged over 18 have made the decision to change their lifestyle in 2021. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Lockdown ‘just in time, but vital to stay home'
Posted: Tue, 12 Jan 2021 16:17
Chiefs across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland say the national lockdown has been brought in 'just in time' for our area – and it could be the last chance to prevent a catastrophic peak in cases. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport
Physical Activity for the Prevention and Management of Long-Term Conditions - FREE, online training for all Healthcare Professionals
Posted: Mon, 11 Jan 2021 10:30
This FREE, peer-to-peer online training is an opportunity for healthcare professionals to come together and hear from expert physical activity clinical champions, who will support professionals to improve patient care and outcomes through discussing physical activity with their patients. Read More »
Source: Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport