Move More Month aims at getting thousands of people across Sheffield to be more physically active

The fifth annual Move More Month kicks off this week with the aim of getting thousands of people across Sheffield to be more physically active throughout June.
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Despite the Covid-19 lockdown restrictions having eased to allow unlimited outdoor exercise, this year presents a new challenge, as many people will continue to spend most of their time at home over the coming months.

The initiative comes at a time when the government has signalled its intention to pursue a public health drive and encourage more people to get walking and cycling.

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Whi le last year’s Move More Month saw the city set a world record for the most people playing hopscotch simultaneously, the 2020 programme focuses on the mental health benefits of exercise – which include: better sleep; happier moods; managing stress, anxiety or intrusive and racing thoughts; better self-esteem; reduced risk of depression; and connecting with p eople.

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More than 50,000 Move More Month activity calendars will be distributed across the city and provide a month of ideas to help people find ways to build activity into their days and support positive mental health.

Daily suggestions include:

Tomorrow, Wednesday, June 3: Complete a number of laps of your house, garden, balcony or local green space, like Captain Tom Moore.

Thursday, June 11: Clap for keyworkers! Can you march on the spot for the whole time you are clapping?

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Sunday, June 21: T he first day of summer. Spending time in green space or connecting with nature can have huge health benefits. If you are able to, why not spend some time outdoors today?

Greg Fell, the city’s director of public health, said: “ It’s important that people stay active.

“Muscles waste away quickly if we are inactive and the result is deconditioning which makes it harder to do everyday tasks.

“ Avoiding inactivity and finding ways to be active is really important and the Move More Month calendar is full of great ideas to help boost our physical and mental health.”

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Participants are invited to share a selfie, tagging @movemoresheff on Twitter and Instagram.

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