Improve Your Health and Wellness Through Smarter Daily Habits

 Modifying your daily habits can enhance your health and wellness.

Feeling apprehensive about physical activity? You’re not the only one. Many individuals fret about not being "fit enough" or feeling uncertain about how to begin. However, getting more movement doesn’t need to be intricate. It’s about discovering what suits you and initiating with small steps.

We’ve gathered a variety of complimentary materials to assist you in taking your initial stride towards being more active and feeling better. When you’re prepared to advance further, an Active North Yorkshire membership grants you access to local facilities, classes, wellness support, and an encouraging community to keep you inspired.

We have rolled out the Active North Yorkshire initiative to utilize our leisure centers as wellness hubs.

The program is dedicated to encouraging everyone in the community to engage in physical activity, with an intensified emphasis on enhancing both the physical and mental health of our populations.

We have reinforced our dedication to revolutionizing health and wellness services by approving a substantial investment that will culminate in a total of £36 million allocated to four primary locations, as a component of a new leisure investment strategy.

The initiative will direct the funding towards upgrading Active North Yorkshire venues in Selby and Skipton, alongside Pickering and Whitby. The Pickering and Whitby venues are currently managed by Everyone Active and are anticipated to join Active North Yorkshire in 2027.

The investment will result in modernized gym environments, extra studio space, and renovations to swimming pools along with enhanced changing facilities. Moreover, there will be increased accessibility for pool entry, including Changing Places facilities for individuals with additional requirements, as well as newly designed reception and public areas at the four locations.

An extra £3 million is set to be invested in a staged program to improve gym and fitness equipment across an additional 12 leisure facilities managed by us.

Engaging in physical activity isn’t about running marathons or lifting heavy weights - it’s about enhancing your daily feelings. Increasing your movement can elevate your mood, enhance sleep patterns, and provide more energy. Even the tiniest actions matter - walking the dog, playing with your kids, dancing in the kitchen, or participating in a local group. There’s no "correct" method - just your own way.

If you’re prepared to embark on your path towards increased activity, start with simple adjustments like a brief walk at lunchtime or some stretches at home. Select activities you love, go at your own speed, and incorporate movement into your regular routine. No sophisticated gear is required. Click to listen to some motivational stories from Active North Yorkshire members and learn how they commenced their journeys - plus discover resources to help you do the same.