Find Your Active

Find Your Active celebrates the fact that everyone can enjoy the huge benefits of moving more - it's just about finding what is right for you. When it comes to getting active we know that finding the right activity greatly increases your chances of creating a new, sustainable, healthy habit.
 

The benefits

Being more physically active:

• is a great way to enhance our well-being - even a short burst of 10 minutes of brisk walking increases our mental alertness, energy and positive mood
• can increase our self-esteem and can reduce stress and anxiety

So, whether it's getting out in the garden, a short walk, a social bike ride, some light stretching, a friendly game of football or a visit to your local leisure centre, the benefits of increasing daily movement will soon show, and have a really positive impact on your health and wellbeing.
 

How to get active

Whether it's getting out in the garden, a short walk, a social bike ride, some light stretching, a friendly game of football or a visit to your local leisure centre, the benefits of increasing daily movement will soon show, and have a really positive impact on your health and wellbeing.

Find an activity near you

You may need support or encouragement to get active, which is why Find Your Active is encouraging every community to have an ambassador to champion movement and help you find the activity that is right for you.

You can use the activity finder on the Active Essex website to help you discover the physical activity and sport opportunities that are available near you.

There is also advice on how to get started if you are not quite sure which activities may be suitable for you.

Find an activity on YouTube

Help build your confidence or try something brand new for free on Active Essex's Workout Channel on YouTube.

Explore over 200 activities on their YouTube channel. From high impact training to family activities and fun dance routines, there is something for everyone to help boost positive wellbeing. It's all free, so why not give something new a try.

Find health and wellbeing

Taking care of our mental health is so important. Making simple changes to how you live doesn't need to cost a fortune or take up loads of time. It's important to talk to other people and voice your feelings.

Active Essex have a number of heath and wellbeing activities for you to try from mindful sessions to Tai Chi.
 

Become an ambassador

The Find Your Active ambassadors are all supporters of the Find Your Active campaign. They are helping to promote physical activity opportunities available in your local communities and support you in finding the activity that is right for you.

You can find you local Active ambassador on the Active Essex website or you can volunteer to join them to help others in your community.