Quão ativo devo ser?

How active you should be depends on your individual needs, goals e abilities.

There is no one size fits all answer. 

But, even small amounts of regular movement can make a meaningful difference to your health and wellbeing. The key is to find a level and type of activity that feels right for you, and is safe and enjoyable.

Every bit of activity, no matter how small, supports your physical and mental wellbeing. We’ve got some ideas below to get you started. 

 

Crianças (menores de 5 anos)

Being physically active every day is important for the healthy growth and development of babies, toddlers and young children. Click to find out more 

Children and Young People (5-18 Years)

How much physical activity should children and young people aged 5 to 18 do to keep healthy? Click to find out more 

Adults (19-64 years)

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 

Older adults

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 

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The free NHS Couch to 5K programme makes starting running easier by guiding you from the couch to running 5km in just 9 weeks. 

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The free NHS Active 10 app anonymously records every walk you do. Put your phone in your pocket and you’re ready to get moving!
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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

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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  

Walking and Cycling in Suffolk

Discover Suffolk, Suffolk County Council’s guide to getting outdoors in Suffolk.

Desfrute de um passeio casual, uma caminhada de longa distância, um passeio de bicicleta em família no fim de semana ou férias de bicicleta.

De litorais deslumbrantes e paisagens rurais tradicionais a belas charnecas e vilas pacatas, florestas antigas e parques rurais a propriedades históricas e reservas naturais, Suffolk é realmente o lugar para se divertir ao ar livre.

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Did you know – The Discover Suffolk team is also responsible for organising the annual Suffolk Walking Festival. You can find out more on o site do Suffolk Walking Festival, or keep up to date with all the news about the festival on Facebook.

Running in Suffolk

 

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

It can help improve heart health, boost mood, reduce stress and build confidence.

 

parkrun / parkwalk

parkrun offers free 5K community events where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate in parks and communities across Suffolk every Saturday morning. 

Junior parkrun is 2k, dedicated to 4-14 year-olds and their families, every Sunday morning.

If you don’t want to run, parkwalk 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 tail walker, at the back.

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 parkrun website

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I Can Run

I Can Run 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.

Partnered with Sport England’s ‘Essa garota pode‘ campaign. You can find out more on the I Can Run webiste. 

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Precisa de ajuda para ser ativo? 

Procurando suporte para ajudar você a se manter ativo? Um consultor do Feel Good Suffolk pode ajudar você a acessar as informações contidas neste site ou a obter assistência da comunidade local.

Eles também podem aconselhá-lo sobre os critérios de elegibilidade para níveis mais intensivos de apoio, como manter um peso saudável, parar de fumar e ser mais ativo. Clique em "Encontrar Apoio" para saber mais.

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