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Active Hastings is the easy, fun way to get your everyday dose of physical activity.
It only takes 30 minutes a day for adults and 60 a day for children to get fitter, healthier and happier. You can even break it down into 10 minute slots!
Our exciting programme of mostly free activities makes it easier than ever before to get healthier and happier - so what are you waiting for?
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Any kind of physical activity, from walking to running, is a great stress buster. It will also help you keep your weight down and significantly lower your risk of developing major chronic diseases.
Even the lowest level of physical activity can lower the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, some cancers and type two diabetes by up to 50%.
It can also cut the risk of premature death by about 20% to 30%, give you more energy, strengthen your bones and muscles, help you sleep better and, through programmes like ours, give you the chance to meet people and make new friends!
Please read this page to get a better sense of how exercise will make you healthier and happier.
A combination of a healthy diet and regular exercise is the best way to maintain a healthy body weight. Being overweight can increase your chances of developing many different conditions, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and osteoarthritis.
Your heart is a muscle and like any muscle, the more you use it, the more efficient it becomes. Regular exercise will strengthen your heart and it will also help to prevent many of the contributory factors that can cause heart disease, such as high blood pressure (hypertension), high cholesterol levels and obesity.
Regular exercise stimulates cells that strengthen your bones, reducing your chances of getting osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a condition that affects the bones, causing them to become thin and weak.
Research has shown the regular exercise reduces the chances of you developing colon cancer by 50%. There is also evidence that women who exercise regularly have a lower chance of developing breast cancer.
Exercise triggers the release of a brain chemical called serotonin, which boosts your mood, and reduces feelings of anxiety and depression.
There is a large body of evidence to suggest that regular, moderate exercise increases the efficiency and effectiveness of the immune system, helping to prevent infection. For example, one study found that people who walked for at least 30 minutes a day, took half as many days sick, as a result of colds, or sore throats, compared with those who did not exercise regularly.
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Fast-moving team sport played every Monday.
Visit our Events area for more details about Ultimate Frisbee.
Tuesday sessions at Summerfields.
Visit our Events area for more details about Aqua Gym.
Tuesdays 1.30-2.30pm and Thursdays 9.30-10.30am
Visit our Events area for more details about Active Spin.
Free use of Gym and Swimming Pool on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Gym and Swim.
Beginners: Thursdays; Intermediate: Wednesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Tai Chi.
Low intensity fitness sessions every Wednesday.
Visit our Events area for more details about Get Active.
Adult sessions every Thursday - includes use of the driving range, putting green and 9 hole pitch and putt.
Visit our Events area for more details about Golf.
Beginners: Thursdays; Improvers; Thursdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Swimming.
Non-contact sessions every Thursday.
Visit our Events area for more details about Boxing.
Every Friday, bring your own bike we can lend you one.
Visit our Events area for more details about Cycling.
6 week courses. Please note these courses are fully booked.
Visit our Events area for more details about Archery.
Monday evenings from September through to December.
Visit our Events area for more details about Adult Street Dance.
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Don't let the kids have all the fun. If you are over 17 and want some 'guy time' then check out the Men Gettin Active sessions.
Monday evenings.
Visit our Events area for more details about Basketball Matches, Drills and Practice.
Tuesdays from September through to December.
Visit our Events area for more details about Beginners' Basketball.
Wednesdays from September through to December.
Visit our Events area for more details about Streetball.
Thursdays from September through to December.
Visit our Events area for more details about 5v5 Basketball.
Wednesday from September through to December.
Visit our Events area for more details about Handball.
Thursdays from September through to December.
Visit our Events area for more details about Masters' Football.
Fridays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Football.
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Too old for Girls Gettin' Active, but don't think that fun should be reserved for the 16 and unders? Well now you more mature ladies can have the same enjoyment with LGA! Fun activities for women aged 17+.
Mondays until 20 October.
Visit our Events area for more details about Super Strollers.
Fridays from September through to December.
Visit our Events area for more details about Handball.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Aerobics.
Mondays, Wednesdays and now Fridays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Pump it Up.
Mondays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Beginners Jogging Club.
Mondays. Please note the September and October courses are fully booked.
Visit our Events area for more details about Pole Dancing.
Beginners: Mondays; Freestyle Skate: Tuesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Beginners Skate.
Tuesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Salsasize.
Beginners: Thursdays; Intermediate: Tuesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Beginners Funky Tap.
Tuesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Netball.
Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Jump 'n' Tone.
Wednesdays. Booking Essential.
Visit our Events area for more details about Cheerleading.
Thursdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Discounted Swimming.
Fridays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Mother and Tot Bounce.
Fridays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Handball.
Saturdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Swimming.
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Whether you're 45 or 105 we've got an activity designed just for you!
Tuesdays. Please note this course is fully booked.
Visit our Events area for more details about Canoeing.
Mondays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Outdoor Bowls.
Mondays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Badminton.
Tuesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Yoga Gently.
Tuesdays until 25 November.
Visit our Events area for more details about Dance.
Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Tai Chi Qigong.
Tuesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Table Tennis.
Tuesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Canoeing.
Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Extend.
Thursdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about New! Tai Chi Chuan.
Thursdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Over 50s Discounted Swim.
Thursdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Green Fingers Gardening Group.
Thursdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Active Ageing.
Fridays.
Visit our Events area for more details about New! Orienteering.
Fridays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Putting.
Various walks on different days.
Visit our Events area for more details about Led Walks.
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Our new family sessions are just the thing to bring you together and have fun in your free time.
Mondays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Self Defence for the Family.
Saturdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Fishing.
Saturdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Kick Start.
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Sessions for young people aged 10-18, unless otherwise stated.
Various days.
Visit our Events area for more details about Multi Sports.
Mondays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Goalkeeping.
Wednesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Five-a-Side Football.
Saturdays at Clive Vale Reservoir.
Visit our Events area for more details about Beginners Fishing.
Mondays at Bucks Hole Reservoir.
Visit our Events area for more details about Fishing.
Saturdays at Clive Vale Reservoir.
Visit our Events area for more details about Advanced Fishing.
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GGA is for young women run by young women (aged 10-16, unless otherwise stated). You don't need to be sporty to take part in GGA sessions. Just come along, hang out and try some new activities.
For ages 12+, Mondays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Urban Moves Street/Hip Hop.
Tuesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Girls Only Football Session.
Tuesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Trampolining.
5 - 8 year old: Tuesdays; 9 - 17 year olds: Wednesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Cheerleading.
Mondays and Tuesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Chill Out.
Tuesdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Girls Multi-Sports.
Thursdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Beginners Basketball.
Fridays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Beginners Dodgeball.
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No equipment needed, just come along and have fun. Beginners welcome! Suitable clothing and footwear must be worn.
Saturdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Beginners Fishing.
Saturdays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Advanced Fishing.
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Active Hastings aims to make all sessions inclusive. Venues with wheelchair access are marked with the sign.
Mondays.
Visit our Events area for more details about Wheelchair Table Tennis.
For people with learning disabilities; Mondays.
Visit our Events area for more details about New Age Curling.
We also support the Decoda Music Gym, which takes individuals who are hard to reach on a journey of music, movement and imagery; these sessions take place at Horntye Park Sports Complex.
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Develop your coaching skills with these accredited courses. For ages 14+.
All courses take place at William Parker School, Parkstone Road from 6-9pm (unless otherwise stated).
The cost is £25 per person.
Booking essential - telephone: 0845 274 1050.
16 October 2008 - Sports Coach UK.
Aimed at everyone working with children in sport, this workshop presents the basic principles of good practice and introduces the concept of long-term athlete development.
6 November 2008 - Running Sports.
Attract more members from the community. This workshop identifies the benefits of opening up your club, to include a wider membership.
15 January 2009 - Sports Coach UK.
This workshop tackles all the frequently asked questions posed by sports teachers, coaches and participants about how to work with disabled sports people.
5 Febuary 2009 Sports Coach UK.
Enhance your knowledge to advise performers on diet, promote health and ensure adequate intake for optimum performance. Raise your own awareness of issues surrounding eating and drinking for sport.
27 - 31 October (half -term) 10am - 4pm
Venue tbc
Cost £10
Booking essential - telephone: 0845 274 1050.
The award gives people aged 16+ the skills needed to lead groups in safe sporting and recreational activities. It encourages participants to take responsibility for others, develops organisational and communication skills and instils confidence. Practical based course.
Every Thursday (excluding Christmas) 11 September - 12 March 6 - 9pm
William Parker Sports College, Parkstone Road
Cost £20
Booking essential - telephone: 0845 274 1050.
Build on the leadership skills and experience you gained through the Community Sports Leadership Award. This course gives you the opportunity to learn new skills, to work with specialist community groups, and is of value to all those who wish to further develop their coaching skills. As a nationally recognised qualification it is an excellent stepping stone to Higher/Further education or voluntary or paid work in the sports development, leisure management and sports coaching sectors.
Ages 18+ and participants must have obtained the Community Sports Leadership Award prior to starting this award. The Higher Sports Leader Award counts as 30 UCAS points.
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This page last updated: 01/10/2008