Men's Mental Health
Physical activity can benefit every aspect of health: regular exercise reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as coronary heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, stroke, cancer, osteoporosis and depression. It also reduces stress, improves sleeping patterns, builds-up bone and muscle strength and helps to control weight. It can have more than physical benefits alone though – evidence shows an important role for leisure time, particularly in men with a low level of positive mental health. If you do more physical activity with others, the evidence shows that you will have more confidence, higher self-esteem, less anxiety, less stress and better social skills – attributes that can help you deal with the challenges faced in daily life. Group activity is also a great opportunity to meet people and have fun - from walking groups right through to vigorous team sports.
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Unbreakable Men
Unbreakable Men is all about taking positive action around your Physical and Mental health. At SASP we are excited to develop a programme which brings together a community of likeminded men, who want to get some progress with their mental fitness and feel at their best!
Unbreakable Men aims to raise awareness around Men's Mental Health in Somerset and actively encourage Men to take ownership over their mental wellness, whilst positively impacting their mental and physical wellbeing through physical activity. This is done in a simple and practical ways with both online and face to face physical activities.
New for February 2023!
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Health Walks
A few gentle walk suggestions that can be done on a regular basis for well-being. It can help you to feel good, to have more energy, to sleep better and to manage your weight. There are so many benefits from health walking - we're sure you'll see a difference in yourself even after your first walk!
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Activities To Do At Home
It's important that we take care of our physical and mental wellbeing and physical activity is still one of the best ways of doing this. There's plenty you can do at home to keep active - here are some ideas that can get you moving!
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Social Adult Activities
SASP offer a range of social opportunities for adults in Somerset to get active. This currently includes Mixed Rounders Leagues, Senior Football Sessions, and other seasonal opportunities.
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Health and Wellbeing Service
There are health and wellbeing coaches in each doctor surgery across the county, please contact them first.
For the Bridgwater area, North Sedgemoor and West Somerset, SASP health and wellbeing coaches support people with long term conditions to access physical activity in order to promote and protect their health. For more information, click here.
Move More Together
Move More Together is a programme designed to encourage inactive adults over 50 to get moving again through the support of a volunteer who can motivate, guide and of course, provide some friendly conversation!
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Move More with Bands: Seated Exercises
If seated exercises are easier for you, this resource provides a great introduction to low impact resistance exercise that allows you to work at your own pace, as well as offering ways to make the exercise easier or more difficult.
Move More with Bands: Standing Exercises
Move More with Bands in Standing has been designed to support you to exercise with resistance and improve your strength and balance. It is ideal for beginners or those living with health conditions because it is low impact and covers all the major muscles and joints in the body. All exercises are performed in standing, but a sturdy chair or kitchen worktop can be held for additional support as required.
