Combining spending time with friends and family with something active, like visiting one of Dorset’s fantastic country parks or National Trust properties and enjoying the outdoors with the kids.Ĭouncillor Laura Miller, Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health at Dorset Council, said:.Taking on some new challenges, like starting Couch to 5k.Making physical activity part of your every day life by building it into your routine, for example by walking or cycling to work, or taking a walk on your lunch break.You can also find plenty of events, ideas and inspiration to help you kickstart your challenge.

All you need to do to be in with a chance of winning is go to .uk/join-me and sign up to a #JoinMe pledge. To help you on your way, Public Health Dorset is holding a competition to win a year’s membership or parking pass for one of Dorset’s country parks. Spending time outside and in nature is also great for your mental wellbeing. Research shows it can also boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing your risk of stress, depression, dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Public Health Dorset is partnering with the National Trust in Dorset as well as LiveWell Dorset and Active Dorset to share ideas and inspiration for how you can get active outside this winter.Īccording to the NHS, being active can reduce your risk of major illnesses such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer. Public Health Dorset has launched a campaign inviting people to embrace Dorset’s great outdoor spaces and get active with friends and family this new year.

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