Active for Health is a 12-week activity programme to help you become active and move more. Adults (18 and over) can sign up for the Active for health programme if you have a BMI of 25 or over, or 23.5 if you are from the BME community.
To calculate your BMI use the NHS BMI tool.
The programme includes a range of activities to help you improve your fitness, socialise, learn new skills, and ultimately improve your overall wellbeing.
Active for Health programme
Located at either a leisure centre or in a public open space, the programme consists of 12 weeks of group activities including fitness classes, walking sports, team games, healthy eating, and wellbeing walks. Activities will be chosen by the group in consultation with the instructor.
Upcoming courses
Littleport Leisure started Monday 3 February 2025 from 6pm to 7pm.
Once signed up for the 12-week course, each participant will receive a free 12 week offer to use the associated leisure facility subject to eligibility criteria.
Aqua Aerobics for Health programme
A free 12-week aqua aerobics course for inactive adults with a BMI over 25. This course will get you moving more, help embed new healthy habits and improve your overall wellbeing. All within a supportive and like-minded group.
Upcoming courses
The Hive, Ely starting Tuesday 18 February 2025 2:30pm to 3:15pm
If you have any concerns about attending, please consult your GP.
Active for Health Lite
A 12 week community based healthy weights and activity programme.
This differs from our normal Active for Health programme as they are run independently in the community and do not come with sports centre membership.
Upcoming courses
- Witchford Sports and Social Club starting Tuesday 4 March 2025 11:45am to 12:30pm
- Paradise Centre Ely starting Tuesday 11 March 2025 1:45pm to 2:45pm