I want to continue to increase my levels of physical activity
Choosing to be more active is great, but once you start it's important to keep it up.
Resources
Here are some videos that may help you to continue to improve your physical wellbeing:
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Why We Quit Our Exercise Plans And What We Can Do About It |
To find out what's available in your area, take a look at the following websites:
Merthyr Tydfil
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Rhondda Cynon Taf
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Bridgend
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Ideas for Activities (A-Z)
Want to try something new or different? Here are some ideas for you:
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A
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Aerobics
Cardio / Moderate / Vigorous Activity
Check out your local leisure centre or community halls.
Archery
Aqua Aerobics
Cardio / Moderate / Vigorous Activity
Check out your local leisure centre or community halls.
Athletics
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B
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Badminton
Cardio / Moderate / Vigorous Activity
Check out your local leisure centre or community halls.
OR
Basketball
Bodyboarding
Cardio / Moderate / Vigorous Activity
Bouldering
Strengthening
Bowls
Boxfit
Check out your local leisure centre or community halls.
Boxing
Strengthening / Cardio
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C
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Canoeing
Canoeing and Kayaking near me | Canal & River Trust (canalrivertrust.org.uk)
Circuit Training
Check out your local leisure centre or community halls.
Cricket
England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) - The Official Website of the ECB
Cross Fit
Check out your local leisure centre or community halls.
Or
Search the web
Cycling
Advice for Beginners | Cycling UK
Link to Cycle Routes
Find a route on the National Cycle Network - Sustrans.org.uk
Where in England and Wales can I ride off road? | Cycling UK
Or
If you would like to hire
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D
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Dance
Check out your local leisure centre or community halls.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/belly-dancing-for-beginners/
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio/dance-la-bomba/
Diving
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E
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Equestrian
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F
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Fencing
Football
Powerleague Cardiff - 5-a-side football pitch hire, leagues, kids parties, function rooms
Cardiff 5-a-side | Gol - Cardiff 5 and 7-a-side football in South Wales (golcentres.co.uk)
Or search the web / Facebook / Twitter
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G
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Golf
Search the web for local golf courses or driving ranges.
Gardening
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H
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Hockey
Ways To Play - How Can I Get Involved In Hockey In Wales? (hockeywalescommunity.org.uk)
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I
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Ice Skating
- J
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J
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Judo
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K
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Kayaking
Canoeing and kayaking near me | Canal & River Trust (canalrivertrust.org.uk)
Karate
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M
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Mountain Biking
Natural Resources Wales / Mountain Biking
Where in England and Wales can I ride off road? | Cycling UK
Mixed Martial Arts
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N
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Netball
https://walesnetball.sport80.com/public/widget/1
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O
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Orienteering
Open Water Swim
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P
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Pilates
Check out your local leisure centre or community halls.
Or
Search the web for classes available near you.
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R
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Rock Climbing
Rowing
Rugby League
Rugby Union
Welsh Rugby Union | Club & Community | Club Finder (wru.wales)
Running
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S
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Sailing
Scuba Diving
Contact - Welsh Diving Skipping
Spin Class
Check out your local leisure centre
Softball
Squash
Strength Training
Check out your local leisure centre
Surfing
Swimming
Check out your local leisure centre
Or
Lido Ponty | Outdoor Swimming in Pontypridd, South Wales (rctcbc.gov.uk)
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T
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Trampoline
Discover Trampoline Gymnastics and get started (british-gymnastics.org)
Table Tennis
Tai chi
Check out your local leisure centre
Or
Search the web for local classes
Taekwando
Tennis
Tag
Release your inner child and play tag with family and/or friends
- V
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V
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Volleyball
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W
Activity
Benefits
Where?
Walking
Link to our walks poster
Weightlifting
