As we all know, being physically active can help us to lead a healthier and even happier life. The good news is that our housekeepers and carers tell us that they can walk up to 8 miles per shift – think of how many calories you’re burning! If you don’t have a physical job, there are lots of ways you can add some exercise into your day.
St Monica Trust onsite gym and pool
To become a member of our onsite gym and pool at Cote Lane or Westbury Fields please contact Lee Scott, Gym and Pool Manager, on 0796 692 1674. If you are at Sandford Station or Monica Wills House contact Zoe Cornock on XXXX XXXXXX. Lee or Zoe will provide you with a price list and arrange your induction. Your membership will be deducted out of your salary each month.
The pool and gym are open from 7am to 10pm, seven days a week.
If you work at The Chocolate Quarter, please contact WHO?
Local gym membership discounts
St Monica Trust colleagues and volunteers are entitled to discounted memberships with Everybody Active leisure centres in Bristol, Churchill Sports Centre, and Hutton Moor (websites below).
You just need to take your payslip or proof of working/volunteering at St Monica Trust to benefit from discounted rates.
www.everyoneactive.com/centre/horfield-leisure-centre/
www.better.org.uk/
www.leisurecentre.com/hutton-moor-leisure-centre
Walking
Walking is simple, free, and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier.
Sometimes overlooked as a form of exercise, walking briskly can help you build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier.
You don’t have to walk for hours. A brisk 10-minute daily walk has lots of health benefits and counts towards your recommended 150 minutes of weekly exercise.
Source: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/getting-started-guides/Pages/getting-started-walking.aspx
http://www.walk4life.info/track-progress/
This link to the NHS website, gives some really practical examples on keeping fit, whatever your lifestyle or age.
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