On this page, you’ll find some links to:
Support available for those wanting to quit smoking or drinking
We’ve been working alongside Jo Regardsoe of The Fit Hut for several years now. With pilates classes both online and in-person, she’s got a class to suit everyone.
Friends of Parkwood members can grab a free trial pass to try a pilates class at The Fit Hut and a further 10% discount on all pilates courses.
Find out more here.
Marta Hall‘s seated exercise classes have also proven popular with our members over the past few years. With local classes at Warners End Community Centre on a Tuesday (11-12pm and 2-3pm), as well as classes elsewhere in Dacorum, there should be a time to suit you.
Find out more here.
Hertfordshire Health Walks organise walks of all distances and difficulties across the county. Once you’re registered, you can attend any of the walks for free, safe in the knowledge you’ve got a trained volunteer leading the session.
Find out more here.
Parkrun is an international phenomenon, where each Saturday morning, people meet to run 5k for the sheer fun of it. You can join for free and take part in any one of thousands of events across the country – our nearest one is in Gadebridge Park.
Find out more here.
9 million people in the UK aim to take part in Dry January. Alcohol Change UK has some fantastic resources to help support you in cutting back or quitting altogether – for the next month or for good.
If it’s smoking you’re looking to cut down on or stop completely, your local pharmacist may have the tools to help you. Pop in or have a look at the ‘Your Health Your Pharmacy’ website to see what they can offer.
The SmokeFree website also has lots of tips to help quit cigarettes, including challenges, texting programmes and an app
EFL FitFans is aimed at both male and female football fans aged 35-65, with a BMI of 28+ and a waist measuring more than 38 inches for men, or 31 inches for women. Luton Town and Wycombe Wanderers are the closest clubs supporting this initiative, but you can find out more from their website.
The free NHS Weight Loss Plan app also works over 12 weeks, helping you to set goals, meal plan and make healthier choices.
The NHS Eat Well website also has lots of information about eating more healthily, so you can make 2023 the year you don’t just lose weight, you change your lifestyle.