On this page, you can access a range of resources on the topic of Physical Activity. Please click on the (blue) links below to find out more ...
12 week training programme - to get fit enough to do either a 10km, 5km or 3km run / walk.
Cycle NI - cycle routes in Northern Ireland for all abilities.
Eurobarometer report on sport and physical activity.
Exercise and Eating for Health - leaflet from the Ulster Cancer Foundation (PDF, 1.2MB).
Get Active Your Way - practical advice on how to get active (PDF, 1MB).
Get a Life, Get Active - information, motivation and tips to increase your level of physical activity.
Get Ireland Active website.
Go for Life - older people in sport and physical activity.
Highway to Health - developed by Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke to encourage people of all ages to walk for leisure and good health.
Irish Heart Foundation - information on why we need to get active and how.
Irish Trails - trails and walking routes in Ireland.
Little Steps - suggestions for little steps to becoming more active.
Men and Physical Activity - factsheet giving key statistics in Ireland produced by ARK (PDF, 88KB).
Men's Health Week 2010 - the theme was "Men and Physical Activity".
The National Guidelines on Physical Activity for Ireland.
Outdoor NI - guide to outdoor activities in Northern Ireland.
Public Health Agency - range of publications on physical activity.
SafeFood - advice on healthy eating for people in Ireland.
Slí na Sláinte - scheme developed by the Irish Heart Foundation to encourage people to walk for leisure and good health.
Walk NI - walking routes in Northern Ireland for both the serious rambler and short strollers.
Weigh 2 Live - practical advice on weight loss, developed by nutritionists from SafeFood and dietitians from the Irish Nutrition and Dietetic Institute.
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