Shah Mohammed, Seth Mannd Outreach and Development Worker, has organised activities that cater for the religious and cultural needs of the Black and Minority Ethnic communities, which include;

 

 

 

Swimming is a great form of exercise and the benefits to our health are numerous. Exercise is key to weight management, a healthy heart and greater energy levels, and, coupled with a sensible diet, is essential for us all to live a long and healthy life.

 

Male Indoor Football

 

Sunday's 3.30pm - 5pm at High Ridge Sports Hall

 

Playing football on a regular basis could reduce your risk of coronary heart disease. Several studies have found that people who do not exercise at all were at a significantly higher risk of heart attack than all other people, and the risk decreased significantly with increasing activity.

 

Male Walks

 

Monday's 9.30am - 12pm Various Locations

• Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
• Lower blood pressure
• Reduce high cholesterol and improve blood lipid profile
• Reduce body fat
• Enhance mental well being
• Increase bone density, hence helping to prevent osteoporosis
• Reduce the risk of cancer of the colon
• Reduce the risk of non insulin dependant diabetes
• Help to control body weight
• Help osteoarthritis
• Help flexibility and co-ordination hence reducing the risk of falls

(Sources: Davison & Grant 1993, US Dept of Health 1996, British Heart Foundation 2000)

Female Swimming sessions

 

Monday's 7pm - 8pm at Scunthorpe Leisure Centre

 

Swimming is a great form of exercise and the benefits to our health are numerous. Exercise is key to weight management, a healthy heart and greater energy levels, and, coupled with a sensible diet, is essential for us all to live a long and healthy life.

 

Female Walks

 

Wednesday's & Sunday's 9.30am - 12pm Various Locations

• Reduce the risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
• Lower blood pressure
• Reduce high cholesterol and improve blood lipid profile
• Reduce body fat
• Enhance mental well being
• Increase bone density, hence helping to prevent osteoporosis
• Reduce the risk of cancer of the colon
• Reduce the risk of non insulin dependant diabetes
• Help to control body weight
• Help osteoarthritis
• Help flexibility and co-ordination hence reducing the risk of falls

(Sources: Davison & Grant 1993, US Dept of Health 1996, British Heart Foundation 2000)