PUBLIC HEALTH
Get out there
Whatever your age, there
is strong evidence that
being physically active can
help you lead a healthier,
happier and longer life, as
Andy Mahady discovered.
P
eople who are regularly active
have a lower risk of many
chronic diseases such
as heart disease, type
2 diabetes, dementia, stroke
and some cancers. The
good news is that Ealing
Council is making it easy for
you and your family to enjoy
being active this summer.
FREE CLASSES IN
THE PARK
Councillor Hitesh Tailor, cabinet
member for adults, health and
wellbeing, said: “The council’s
free summer parks programme
includes outdoor activity classes
for people of all ages and abilities. The
sessions take place across the borough
and are led by qualified instructors. Last
year almost 3,300 adults and children
attended the free sessions.
“As well as the health benefits it is
a great way to meet new people and
make friends. Last year many people
who attended said the classes were fun,
sociable and boosted their confidence.”
‘I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER’
Kewal Krishan Sharma, 72, of Southall,
said: “My friend told me about the group
exercises
and I try
to come
regularly.
I’ve really
enjoyed
them and feel
so much better
for it.”
Many of the borough’s
parks also have free outdoor gym
equipment so you can exercise in
the fresh air. There will be free
instruction sessions this summer,
showing you how to safely make
best use of the equipment.
GUIDED WALKS
There are also several guided walks
setting out from locations across the
borough. Walking is an underrated
form of exercise despite being ideal for
people of all ages and fitness levels.
It is sociable too – you can make new
friends and have a good chat.
There is no need to register for the