Move To The Rhythm of a Healthier Beat
Posted on Monday, March 1st, 2010 >> SHARE YOUR EVENT
As part of the Change4life programme in Southend, a number of dance sessions are available for FREE to local residents during the weekend of the 6 and 7 March 2010.
Change4Life is a nationwide movement to help families to eat well, move more and live longer. It is hoped that the FREE dance sessions will encourage more people to get involved in dance, which is a great way to exercise while have fun with friends.
Margaret Gray, Associate Director of Public Health for NHS South East Essex said:
“We hope that people take this opportunity to go along to these free dance sessions and hopefully this will be a taster to encourage more people to find out more about joining local dance classes. Dancing is a really fun way to burn energy, strengthen bones and reduce the risk of developing obesity.”
6th March – Free Dance Sessions
Excel Health and Performance
- 11:00am – Learn ‘Single Ladies’ Beyonce dance Performance
- 12:00pm – Hip Hop Dance
- Excel Health and Performance, Unit 1, 55 Progress Rd, Leigh, SS95PR
- Tel: 01702 525863
Fitness First in Southend
- 2:00pm – Ballroom Dance
- 3:00pm – Ballroom Dance
- Fitness First Southend, 33-41 Victoria Avenue, Southend, SS26DF
- Tel: 01702 390700
Virgin Active in Thundersley
- 9:00am – Aerobic Body Conditioning
- Virgin Active, 200 Rayleigh Rd, Thundersley, SS73YN
- Tel: 01702 427700
Virgin Active in Hawkwell
- 12:30pm – Children only dance class for 5-8yr olds
- 1:30pm – Children only dance class for 8-10yr olds
- Virgin Active, Hawkwell, SS5 4LN
- Tel: 01702 207777
7th March – Free Dance Sessions
Excel Health and Performance
- 11:00am – Learn ‘Single Ladies’ Beyonce dance Performance
- 12:00pm – Hip Hop Dance
- Excel Health and Performance, Unit 1, 55 Progress Rd, Leigh, SS95PR
- Tel: 01702 525863
Fitness First in Southend
- 2:00pm – Ballroom Dance
- 3:00pm – Ballroom Dance
- Fitness First Southend, 33-41 Victoria Avenue, Southend, SS26DF
- Tel: 01702 390700
Virgin Active in Thundersley
- 9:00am – Body Conditioning
- 10:00am – Aerobics
- Virgin Active, 200 Rayleigh Rd, Thundersley, SS73YN
- Tel: 01702 427700
Virgin Active in Hawkwell
- 12:30pm – Children only dance class for 5-8yr olds
- 1:30pm – Children only dance class for 8-10yr olds
- Virgin Active, Hawkwell, SS5 4LN
- Tel: 01702 207777
L A Fitness Thorpe Bay
- 3:00pm – Latin Dance
- L A Fitness, Bournes Green, Thorpe Bay, SS1 3RB
- Tel: 01702 586466
What is Change4Life in Southend?
A number of local agencies in Southend are supporting Change4Life to help spread the word and support children, adults and families to achieve and maintain a healthy weight.
Change4Life isn’t about telling families what to do. It’s about providing parents with lots of tips and ideas so that they can choose the ways that will work best for their family.
Agencies involved in Change4Life in Southend include: NHS South East Essex, Southend Borough Council, Southend United Community and Education Trust, Sustrans and The South East School Sports Partnership.
On Saturdays we open 9-11 on alternate weeks. Please ask at reception for details of our opening hours,
There are 8 healthy behaviours that we want to help families adopt. They are:
- Swapping food and drink with added sugar for options that are lower in sugar or sugar-free. Referred to as ‘sugar swaps’
- Making sure kids eat at least five portions of a variety of fruit and veg every day
- Making time for regular meals to help avoid unhealthy eating habits
- Setting a limit on the number of snacks and treats kids have each day
- Making sure kids eat the right sized portions for their age and size
- Taking simple steps to eat less fat by comparing food labels, swapping certain foods for others and changing the way food is cooked and prepare
- Making sure kids do at least 60 minutes of physical activity – like playing outside, walking or swimming – every day
- Limiting ‘sitting down’ activities, like watching TV or playing computer games, and encouraging kids to do something more active
To find out more about the national Change4Life programme visit www.nhs.uk/change4life or call 0300 123 3434.
See Also ...
- FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HOW TO GIVE YOUNG CHILDREN A HEALTHY START IN LIFE
- Local Parents Encouraged To Use Walking Buses During Walk To School Week
- Chelmsford’s Children Are Getting Less Fit
- Breakdancing Showcase At The Hamstel Children And Family Centre – Thursday 26 August
- Health Awareness Roadshow Coming To Southend – 5 June
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