Your lifestyle
We want to encourage all of our colleagues at LSCft to lead a healthy lifestyle.
One way you can do that is by keeping active.
You can enjoy physical activity in lots of different ways, such as:
Walking
Running
Cycling
Sports
Dance
Yoga
Tai chi
All forms of physical activity can provide health benefits if undertaken regularly for a long enough period time and at the right intensity.
Being active is really good for your body, mind and health – and you can encourage your LSCft friends, colleagues and family to take part, too!
To stay healthy or to improve your health, you need to aim to do two types of physical activity each week, a mix of aerobic and strength.
Fitting it in can be easier than you think, here are some helpful links to inspire you to get started:
NHS Live Well – get active your way
Help for busy mums and dads, families, young people, office workers and older adults on how to build physical activity into your lives.
NHS Live Well – benefits of exercise
Check in on how much exercise you need to be doing for your age and read all about the health benefits and what counts.
NHS Better Health
Healthy changes start with little changes. Whether you want to lose weight, get active or quit smoking, Better Health offers lots of free tools and support.
NHS People
This website helps you manage your own health and wellbeing whilst looking after others. You can find out more about useful apps and guides, plus there’s notes and posts on a wide range of subjects.
Mind – five ways to wellbeing
Being active is one of Mind’s five ways to wellbeing. This link will take you to the Mind website with the steps that have been researched and developed by the New Economics Foundation.
Cycle to Work and online bike shop
If you fancy taking up cycling, don’t forget you can save up to 37%* on bikes and cycle accessories for your commute to and from work with a wide range of items available through our Cycle to Work staff benefit.
Plus, through the Vivup online bike shop, you can spread the cost of cycle options for the whole family with a range of bikes suitable for all ages and abilities.
* Figures are a guide only and dependent on personal situation
