Active Medicine with Active Together

Stay Active with Support from Active Together

Being physically active is one of the best things you can do for your physical health and mental wellbeing. Activity doesn’t have to mean intense exercise or going to the gym — it can be something simple and enjoyable.

For example, being active might include:

• A brisk walk to the shop

• Visiting parks or woodland with friends, family or alone for thinking time

• Cycling or running

• Gentle home exercises

• Programmes such as Couch to 5K

Regular physical activity can help:

• Improve mental wellbeing

• Support weight management

• Strengthen muscles and joints

• Prevent or help manage long-term conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure

Research shows that staying active can help control symptoms and reduce the risk of developing additional health problems.

How Active Together Can Help

Active Together supports people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to become more active in ways that suit them.

You can explore:

🌿 Outdoor activity

• Discover local parks, woodlands and open spaces

• Great places for walking, running or cycling

🏠 Getting active at home or work

• Practical tips and ideas to help you build activity into your daily routine

• Advice tailored for different ages and abilities

👥 Local groups and activities

• Find local clubs, classes and community activities

• Combine exercise with meeting new people and social support

Find Out More

To explore activities and opportunities near you, visit:

Active Together
👉 Active Together

You can find information on:

• Walking, running and cycling

• Local activity groups and clubs

• Parks and outdoor spaces

• Affordable ways to get active

• Inspiration and community programmes

• Charnwood Physical Activity Service – send your details to Active Together and receive personalised advice on suitable local activities.
• Escape Pain Programme – free 6-week programme for chronic joint pain.
• Steady Steps – for patients >65 years at risk of falls or had <3 falls. 24 week free programme.
• Seated Exercise Programme – gentle exercise for those with mobility limitations.
• Health Walks – social walking groups.
• Active Mums Clubs – for pregnant women or mothers with children under 2.
• Active Menopause – activity and support during menopause.
• Active Tots – activities for children aged 0–5.
• Active at Home Guide – home-based activity ideas.