Weight management and keeping healthy

  • Gov.uk Physical activity guidelines: infographics

    Infographics explaining the physical activity needed for general health benefits for all age groups, disabled adults, pregnant women and women after childbirth.

    Website
    www.gov.uk – Physical activity guidelines: infographics

  • Fitness Studio exercise videos

    Take your pick from 24 instructor-led videos across our aerobics exercise, strength and resistance, and Pilates and yoga categories.

    Website
    www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-fitness-studio

  • Get Berkshire Active

    Get Berkshire Active have created a page to make it easier for you to access lots of useful material to support you:
    – Being Active at home
    – Looking after your mental wellbeing
    – Working From Home

    Websites
    Active at Home
    Activity Finder
    Get More Active Guide

  • Couch to 5K

    Taking up running can seem like a scary prospect, especially if you feel out of shape or unfit.
    NHS Couch to 5K will help you gradually work up towards running 5km in just 9 weeks.

    Website
    www.nhs.uk – Get running with Couch to 5K

  • Get Active

    No matter how much you do, physical activity is good for your body and mind. Adults should aim to be active every day. Some is good – more is better still.

    Website
    www.nhs.uk/better-health/get-active

  • NHS Weight Loss Plan

    The plan is designed to help you lose weight at a safe rate of 0.5kg to 1kg (1lb to 2lb) each week by sticking to a daily calorie allowance.

    Website
    www.nhs.uk

  • Slimming World

    You’ll find delicious recipe and menu ideas at your local group, along with all the help you need to get started and reach your target weight.

    Website
    Slimming World

  • Weight Watchers

    Meetings, online or a little bit of both. They’ve got options and support, whatever your lifestyle.

    Website
    Weight Watchers

  • BMI calculator

    The body mass index (BMI) is a measure that uses your height and weight to work out if your weight is healthy.

    Website
    NHS: BMI healthy weight calculator