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8.6.8 Exercise Programmes
Further information about available services such as Fit Fans, Active Lifestyles and
HeartLink are given at www.nhshull.nhs.uk. Maps of walks within East Hull are also
available to print from the website.
Further information about the Active Lifestyles and Why Weigh services and about
Health Trainers is available at www.chcphull.nhs.uk/pages/active-lifestyle-service.
A number of the programmes mentioned in the section 8.5.9 on page 297 which are
available across the city to tackle weight loss which include elements or a large
proportion of exercise or physical activity. Why Weight? services includes a range of
taster sections involving exercise and physical activity (gym sessions, soccer
sensations, salsa/aerobics, boxercise, fit to be a parent, keep-fit, men‟s health football,
etc). Fit Fans is predominately aimed at men and sports fans with a focus on physical
activity, and the service is in partnership with Hull City AFC. A Fit Fans for Women
service has more recently been set up, which is similar to the service set up for men.
The Active Lifestyle Service is available to anyone over 18 years who is not very active
and requires referral from a health professional. The service encourages people to
make small changes to their lifestyles to get more active whether this is walking more,
dancing, going to the gym etc. The Looking Good Feeling Good service includes
physical activity sessions. There are also various community-based programmes which
improve the physical activity and fitness of people attending. These range from sports
groups, walking groups, dancing classes, etc. A number of these programmes in Hull
focus on people living in the more deprived areas, but it is likely that people who are
more health-conscious will be more likely to participate in these activities.
There are also a number of initiatives set up by Hull City Council, including those around
Sport England.
The specific initiatives for families and children also include elements of exercise and
physical activity build into the programme to increase self-confidence and confidence
about sport, exercising and physical activity.
8.6.9 Evaluation of Exercise Programmes
A pilot survey was carried out in 2006, by Community Health Development Workers
employed by NHS Hull, to study the impact on the health of individuals participating in
community groups which provide physical activity of various types. The pilot was
conducted in the West and Riverside Areas of the city, and found evidence that
community groups have the capacity to offer long-term, sustainable, and low-cost health
interventions, and in particular to: increase the frequency of physical exercise taken;
lengthen the periods of activity taken; increase stamina outside group sessions; and
improve mobility.
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