ASICS Get Active
ASICS Get Active
Our Get Active programme supports people into physical activity to support their mental health.
Getting active can help to give our mood a boost, but it’s not always easy to know where to start.
Mind’s Get Active Connectors can support you to become active in your local community, by introducing you to the benefits of physical activity for our mental wellbeing in a friendly, inclusive environment.
Through our Get Active programme, we offer free access to taster events, physical activity programmes and free mental health awareness training for physical activity providers.
Speak to a Get Active Connector today to find the right activity for you.
Being Active can:
Improve mood: exercise can release endorphins (sometimes called ‘feel-good’ hormones) that can lift mood and give us more energy.
Lower the risk of depression: studies show that regular physical activity can reduce the chances of experiencing a period of depression by up to 30%.
Improve sleep: taking part in physical activity can relieve tension leading to a restful night and improved sleep.
Manage stress, anxiety and/or intrusive thoughts: physical activity releases cortisol, a hormone which helps us manage stress. Being physically active also gives your brain something to focus on and can help us feel better in difficult times.
Increase self-esteem: exercising or learning new skills can help us to feel better about ourselves and improve our mood.
Improve social connections: taking part in physical activity allows opportunities to connect with others
Accessing the service
The service is free and available to adults aged 18+
To find out more, contact Will on tel: 07415466761
Email: Will@nptmind.org.uk
Useful links
| Video | Length | YouTube link |
| Louise’s Couch to 5k | 2.40 | https://youtu.be/tVcpeEBf7xY |
| Tips for coaches – Duke McKenzie | 1.33 | www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmyCQVg94L8&feature=emb_logo |
| Promoting Good Mental Health through Coaching – Animation | 4.53 | www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjFRJkIrqnw&feature=emb_logo |
| Lived Experience Advisory Group film | 3.28 | www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwUH4aF_rUM&feature=youtu.be |
| Sujan Get Active Feel Good film | 1.58 | www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=pSR2-Y1XL48&feature=emb_logo |
| Alix parkrun | 2.23 | www.youtube.com/watch?v=H49EwGKcmG0&feature=emb_logo |
| Tips for coaches – Michael Harrington | 2.05 | https://youtu.be/dwgtLA15GAQ |