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Jersey Sport continue to support islanders to Move More this spring!

This spring, Jersey Sport are encouraging islanders to get outside and enjoy the fresh air and sunshine whilst moving more to improve their mental and physical health.

Whether it’s walking, cycling, running or swimming you prefer, Jersey Sport have something for everyone, no matter your age or ability. And there’s no better time to take that first step and start moving just a little bit more.

Claudia Andrade, Move More Community Engagement and Inclusion Officer at Jersey Sport said: “Living an active lifestyle is important to stay healthy, both physically and mentally. Through our wide range of Move More Jersey programmes we’re able to support islanders of all ages and abilities to get more active more often. We’re committed to helping people gain more confidence, improve their fitness, boost their mental health and enhance their social connections with like-minded people. There’s no better time to get moving than during Move More March!”

Going for a walk can make a huge difference to your health – even a short 10-minute brisk walk can get your heart pumping faster, making you feel more energetic and improving your mood. Breathing in fresh air will also give you a boost, both physically and mentally. Any weather can be walking weather with the right clothing and preparation, so get outside this spring!

Our Move More Walks, which are all free and lead by friendly volunteers, are designed to improve mental and physical wellbeing, provide support and encouragement, whilst providing the opportunity to meet some new people. Our Level 1 group walks are especially useful for those with lower physical ability or long-term health conditions. Our walking timetable ensures walks start from a wide variety of locations across the island with convenient parking and accessible bus routes. To find out more and view our Move More Walking timetable, please visit: www.movemore.je/walk-more

 From 10 April, our Move More Adult Indoor Swim programme starts for beginners needing support at the start of their swimming journey and for intermediates who want to progress their swimming ability gradually. Both are a great way to meet new people, and a great way to improve fitness. For further details, please visit: www.movemore.je/adult-indoor-swimming

 Our free Move More Sofa2Saddle programme starting on 17 April, is a six-week cycling programme designed for adults who may have learnt how to ride a bike but may need some support to feel more confident when riding. Led by our friendly and qualified ride leaders, the course will take you along routes which are predominantly through quiet traffic free lanes, mainly on flat terrain, with introductions to small inclines and descents. To find out more, please visit: www.movemore.je/move-more-sofa2saddle

And for those that would like to learn how to run, our free Move More RunTogether Couch to 5K programme starts again on 24 April. It’s not about speed but aimed at people who need support to start running, or to help islanders continue on their running journey. The course will help to build running confidence and the ability to achieve a 5km run (or run/walk) in nine weeks. For more details, please visit: www.movemore.je/run-more

 Throughout the year we also offer Move More Ability Multi-Sport, Circuits and Boccia sessions for those with a disability, and we offer a wide variety of opportunities to cycle at our Cycle Without Limits inclusive cycling centre at Les Quennevais cycle track. To find out more and view the activity timetables, please visit: www.movemore.je/move-more-ability

 And if you’re looking for ways to keep the children active and entertained over the Easter Holidays, Jersey Sport are offering a wide range of sports activities from 2- 12 April!  Choose from Multi-Sport Camps at Langford, Oakfield and Les Quennevais for children aged 5-12 years, Swimming for ages 4-12 (now all fully booked) and Learn to Ride cycling training for children in reception class and school years 3-5. There’s also Level 1 cycle training for children in school year 4 and Level 2 cycle training for those in school year 5. For full details, please visit: www.jerseysport.je/easter-holiday-activities

Our free Move More Toddler Play sessions continue to take place for crawling babies to children aged 3 years old at various locations across the island and our new Move More Buggy Walks are a fun way to meet new people, whilst getting outdoors in the fresh air. The routes are all buggy friendly and last for about an hour. To find out more and view the timetable for Toddler Play and our Buggy Walks, please visit: www.movemore.je/toddler-play

So, no matter your age or ability, there’s something for everyone!

All our Jersey Sport programmes are run by dedicated, trained leaders and supported by friendly volunteers. To find out more about our Move More Jersey walk, run, cycle and swim programmes, plus our Easter Holiday Camps, Toddler Play and Buggy Walks for children, please visit: www.movemore.je

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