health promotion
Wellbeing
This Section gives details of the specialist health promotion sevices we are able to provide.
Promoting Healthy Living
For your healthy lifestyle exercise timetable click on the file below.
Promoting Healthy LivingCardiac rehabillitation (Phase IV)
Steve Shaw the cardiac rehabilitation instructor said,
"Its great to see the cardiac patients utilising all we have to offer at the centre. We run a three week rotation programme including activities such as Indoor cycling, gym and circuits. The improvements in their health and fitness we are seeing are incredible.Well done to the cardiac patients for their effort and continuing commitment to the programme".
Some of the Cardiac Rehabilitation group
Just some of the cardiac rehabilitation group showing their support for the British Heart Foundation
Exercise Referral
The Exercise Referral Scheme is an introduction to physical activity scheme, which enables GP's and other health professionals to recommend a course of clients who would benefit from taking regular exercise.
It entitles you to join a 20-session activity programme at one of East Riding of Yorkshire Councils sports and Leisure Centre's. Throughout which you will have the help and guidance of a specially qualified exercise professional.
Why Should I Exercise
Most people would agree that regular physical activity is good for you, but the majority of us don't do enough exercise to improve our health.Physical inactivity is equally as important as smoking cigarettes and eating an unhealthy diet in contributing to chronic diseases. Adults who are physically active have a 20-30% reduced risk of premature death, and up to 50% reduced risk of developing major chronic diseases such as heart disease.
What Are The Benefits Of Exercise
Taking regular exercise can help to protect you against heart disease,help you with weight loss, increase your strengh,help you to feel more energetic,promote stress relief,increase well being and is an excellent way of making new friends.
How Do I Join
If you require further information about the Exercise Referral Scheme,ask your GP, practice nurse or health professional.If you are referred onto the scheme, you will be contacted by the exercise referral instructor to arrange your first session.
Useful Links
NHS - Sports InjuriesBritish Heart FoundationWeight Management
Goole Leisure Centre's Weight Management Group
The Weight Management Circuit Class
The Weight Management group currently meet on a Monday, 8:45 - 10am and Friday, 9-10am.
Walking the way to health
A picture of just one of the many routes the walkers follow
Walking Their way to a healthier life
Walking the way to health scheme at Goole Leisure Centre is celebrating its first birthday see the press release below for more information. Or click on the link below for a larger version.
Walking The Way To Health Press Release