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How active you should be depends on your individual needs, goals and abilities. <\/span><\/h3>\n

There is no one size fits all answer.\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n

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How active should I be?<\/h2>\n

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But, even small amounts<\/strong> of regular movement can make a<\/strong> meaningful difference<\/strong> to your health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n

The key is to find a level and type of activity that feels right for you, and is safe and enjoyable. If you enjoy what you are doing, you are more likely to stick with it.<\/p>\n

Every bit of activity, no matter how small, supports your physical and mental wellbeing. <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We’ve got some ideas below to get you started.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Being physically active every day is important for the healthy growth and development of babies, toddlers and young children. Click to find out more\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

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How much physical activity should children and young people aged 5 to 18 do to keep healthy? Click to find out more\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

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Adults should do some type of physical activity every day. Exercise just once or twice a week can reduce the risk of heart disease or stroke. Click to find out more<\/a>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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Older adults should do some type of physical activity every day. It can help to improve your health and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Click to find out more\u00a0<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

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The free NHS Couch to 5K programme<\/strong> makes starting running easier by guiding you from the couch to running 5km in just 9 weeks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The free NHS Active 10 app<\/strong> anonymously records every walk you do. Put your phone in your pocket and you’re ready to get moving!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Healthy Suffolk can support you to be active. Find ideas and tips to get you started with local activities around Suffolk<\/span><\/p>\n

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Everyone Active have lots of being active videos available you can do from home or outside – there is something for everyone\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Walking and Cycling in Suffolk<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Discover Suffolk,<\/a> Suffolk County Council\u2019s guide to getting outdoors in Suffolk.<\/p>\n

Enjoy a casual stroll, a long-distance ramble, a weekend family bike ride, or a cycling holiday.<\/p>\n

From stunning coastlines and traditional countryside to beautiful heathland and sleepy villages, ancient woodland and country parks to historic estates and nature reserves, Suffolk really is the place to get outdoors.<\/p>\n

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Did you know<\/strong> – The Discover Suffolk team is also responsible for organising the annual Suffolk Walking Festival<\/strong>. You can find out more on\u00a0<\/span>the Suffolk Walking Festival website<\/a>, or keep up to date with all the news about the festival on Facebook.<\/p>\n

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Running in Suffolk<\/strong><\/h1>\n

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Trying running – or moving at your own pace in a way that feels right for you<\/strong> – can be a great way to support both physical and mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n

It can help improve heart health, boost mood, reduce stress and build confidence.<\/p>\n

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parkrun \/ parkwalk<\/h2>\n

parkrun<\/strong> offers free 5K community events where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate in parks and communities across Suffolk every Saturday morning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Junior parkrun is 2k, dedicated to 4-14 year-olds and their families, every Sunday morning.<\/p>\n

If you don’t want to run, parkwalk<\/strong> is a great way to get active and start your parkrun journey. You’ll be supported at a parkrun event as Suffolk has at least one volunteer\u00a0<\/span>tail walker<\/a>, at the back.<\/span><\/p>\n

Supported and organised by local volunteers parkrun is open to everyone and provides a fun place to get active and stay active. More information can be found on the <\/span>parkrun website<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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I Can Run<\/h2>\n

I Can Run<\/strong> is a unique women only running group. they believe that all women – regardless of their size, shape, age, ability or background – should have the opportunity to learn to run and to progress with like-minded women.<\/p>\n

Partnered with Sport England’s ‘This Girl Can<\/a>‘ campaign. You can find out more on the I Can Run<\/a> webiste.<\/p>\n

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As part of Better Health<\/a>,<\/strong> the NHS has lots of ideas and advice on how you can get active<\/strong>.<\/a> Find some simple ideas to build more activity into your day, and free exercise plans to help you start<\/span><\/p>\n

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If you don\u2019t already exercise, your doctor may need to advise you if it\u2019s safe to start<\/strong>. Most people can safely take up walking and gentle exercise, but check with your doctor if you are unsure.<\/p>\n

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Getting kids moving and having fun has never been more important. being active together as a family builds healthy habits and creates shared memories. Healthier families<\/a><\/strong> from the NHS can help you get started together<\/p>\n

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Staying active and fit during pregnancy<\/a><\/strong> can make it easier to adjust to your changing body and weight gain. It can also help you manage labour more effectively. It can also give you more energy and help you feel better throughout your pregnancy.<\/p>\n

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Enjoy getting fit from home with Couch to Fitness<\/strong><\/a>. you can follow an online workout which is suitable for everyone and fits in with when you have time<\/p>\n

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If you\u2019re a man that wants to get active, lose weight and improve your wellbeing, MAN v FAT<\/strong><\/a> can help you get started. Choose from football, rugby and soccer to het you moving and having fun\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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ActivLives,<\/strong><\/a> a local independent charity working in Ipswich and across Suffolk have made a Strength and Balance video series<\/strong><\/a>, helping people with restricted movement to improve balance, mobility and confidence from the comfort of home<\/p>\n

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Suffolk InfoLink<\/strong><\/a> is your community directory where you can explore thousands of activities, services and events across Suffolk. You can also find information on physical and mental health<\/a> <\/strong>and staying well<\/span><\/p>\n

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