Up and Active

Take your first steps to getting Up & Active

What to expect

As one of the most trusted healthcare teams across East Lancashire, we are working to build a healthier future and we recognise there’s an unmet need to support people living with long-term health conditions.

Active Lives is a 12-week supported physical activity scheme enabling individuals to access a tailored exercise programme to increase the amount of movement in their daily lives. This programme offers a range of activities and is suitable for the first-time exerciser or those that are returning after a long break.

Individuals referring into this scheme will receive:

  • An initial medical and physical activity assessment by a qualified physical activity health activator
  • A tailored programme of activity options best suited to their specific needs and abilities
  • Person centred goals to achieve small changes
  • Support from our specialist team throughout the 12-weeks programme

Physical Activity Programme

This 12-week programme in partnership with Sport England, is focused on creating a healthy lifestyle by delivering safe and effective physical activity.

The programme will include:

  • Supervised gym sessions.
  • Group circuits.
  • Strength and balance classes.
  • Emotional wellbeing and support.
  • Seated exercises.

Is the programme for you?

  • You must be aged 16+.
  • You must have at least one stable & controlled medical condition.
  • And you must be inactive (Less than 5×30 mins of activity a week).

Check out what to expect and here about Harry’s Experience on the Programme…

Check out what to expect on the programme…

Eat Well, Keep Well Programme

This FREE educational program (with no physical activity) is suitable for those who want to learn and understand about food and how to develop a healthier relationship with it.

How does the program work?

This free program runs for 10-12 weeks and will include:

  • Topics and tips about food, drink and physical activity
  • Emotional wellbeing and support

Is the program for you?

  • You must be 18+
  • You must have a Body Mass Index between 25-45
  • You must have a Pendle postcode

Cardiac Rehabilitation Programme

Our cardiac rehabilitation programme aims to support individuals who have experienced a cardiac episode which may or may not have resulted in a surgical intervention. The 12-week programme aims to teach individuals about safe, effective exercise in a controlled, supervised group, therefore helping them build confidence, resume the activities they enjoy and feel in control of their condition. Alongside the exercise, the programme aims to support individuals with their overall well-being, offer emotional support and offer the chance to meet people who have been through similar experiences.

How does the programme work?

  • The programme runs for 12 weeks led by our Cardiac Rehabilitation Officer.
  • Upon receiving your referral you will be invited for a face-to-face initial assessment, determining your eligibility for the programme.
  • Each week the programme will include sessions of physical activity which have been selected as most appropriate.

Who Is this programme for?

  • Anyone diagnosed with a cardiac condition in the last 2 years, provided that a referral form from a doctor can be obtained.

For any questions, please contact the team on 01282 661664

Check out what to expect on the programme…

Client Testimonials

 
I’ve never been a gym fan and had no intention of going to one but then the heart issue happened and I figured it was needed. Emma was a great support taking me through each session, showing me how to do the exercises correctly especially building up my walking which I then put into practice when out walking my dogs. I actually ended up enjoying going and I have now joined  the gym.
Cardiac Rehabilitation Client
 
Derek & I joined Tom’s circuit class about 2 years ago (myself after being told by the rheumatologist to try some exercises to strengthen bones and Derek had made a good recovery from a stroke). It’s the best thing we’ve done joining Up & Active. We both feel mentally and physically good after each class, a real boost, and it’s added another dimension to our lives, we look forward to it as it’s a very sociable class as well as keeping us both fit.
Derek & Judith Smith
 
After suffering a bad accident and the physiotherapist indicating I wouldn’t get much movement back, I decided to try Up and Active. I have never been interested in physical activity much before, and I always thought it would be boring. However, with Tom’s help, I started doing light circuits and thoroughly enjoyed it. I was then offered a weight management course with Fiona which I thought would definitely be boring, but it was totally the opposite and with the combination of the two classes it helped me lose 2 stone in weight. I also had dabbled in the gym to get some strength back but then as a member you are entitled to 1 free PT session per month so I approached Jordan the gym instructor who drew me up a plan to specifically target the muscles I had damaged, and I can really feel the benefit not just physically but also psychologically. I cannot recommend it enough as everyone is really friendly and supportive and all this for the price of 2 coffees per week!
Tim Foster
 
Meeting new people and making new friends has been an added bonus. As soon as you enter the Centre you are greeted by staff that are welcoming and helpful. All the members of the exercise group are friendly and supportive. There is no sense of competition. We chat our way through the exercises and the hour flies by in no time
Elaine Lockely
 
I feel like a new bloke and my partner is extremely happy I’ve done it. Undoubtedly, it’s changed my life but shopping takes a bit longer as always reading the calories on packaging as well as checking out the traffic light system on them.
Eat Well, Keep Well Client
 
I am so pleased it is not a ‘diet’ but changing habits and educating you towards a healthier lifestyle
Eat Well, Keep Well Client

 

 

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