Why ‘Get Active’?
At the Bedford College Group, we want all of our students to have the opportunity to develop their physical wellbeing.
Physical activity is beneficial for our body and mind- it can help us reduce stress, manage weight, improve our mood, reduce risks of diseases and sleep better.
Keeping active
You may already get in the recommended moderate exercise (150 mins per week) or you may be looking for ways to reach this. You may find it useful to find an activity you enjoy or to build movement into your routine, for example taking the stairs, standing where you can, parking further away etc.
If you’re looking to be more active, why not join a college gym
or take the stairs where you can.
College activities
The college has many enrichment activities to get you active for students and staff of all abilities.
You could join one of our Lunchtime sports groups or use our physical activity facilities such as table tennis etc.
Resources
Useful links
- How do you travel to college?
Have a look at active travel information here
- Tracking your progress
Tracking your progress can help keep you motivated- the NHS recommended Active 10 can help you do this.
- NHS approved apps
- Walking
Walking is free, and being in nature has its own benefits (see Nature research report)
There are wellbeing walks organised in:
- Try new ideas
It can be fun to try new active ideas- try a Fitness YouTube video-
- Strength and flexibility
It’s important to also think about your strength and flexibility.
- Stay hydrated
Alongside being more active, it is important to ensure we are Hydrated.
Have you had the recommended 6-8 glasses of fluids today? Find out more about hydration
The Lrc recommends...
Discover books on the subject here:
Book | Author |
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The Fitness Instructor's Handbook: A Complete Guide to Health and Fitness | Morc Coulson |
Health and Fitness | Edited by Tracy Biram |
Easy links
Get Active / Connect / Learn / Take Notice / Give