March 2020 news

Welcome to the first monthly edition of we can move news. We hope this helps and inspires all of us in Gloucestershire to move more. 

This month:
 – Glos Girls Can and International Women's Day at your local parkrun.
 – How to build more movement into your day.
 – How to start a fun physical activity group.
 – Why diabetes doesn't have to stop you from moving more.

Glos Girls Can needs you...at your local parkrun

Parkruns all over the world are hosting a special celebration of women and girls on Saturday 7 March, the day before International Women’s Day. The event is supported by This Girl Can, the national campaign to get more women active. 

Your local parkrun needs your support. You can walk, jog, run, volunteer or cheer at parkrun events in Gloucestershire. Find your local park run and more about the day here. 

Stay up-to-date with the latest events and become a Glos Girls Can supporter by joining our Glos Girls Can network.

8 ways to build more movement into your day

Deciding to be more active is a brilliant first step. But how do you create new habits that really stick?

Start by working out what you want to do differently and think about what might get in the way. There are always hundreds of reasons not to get out and about, but by understanding what these are, we can address them. Imagine yourself being more active and take it one step at a time.
 

Start something, it could be wonderful

Exercising on your own can be enjoyable, but it’s better when there’s a group of you – you're more likely to keep going too!

A group of friends came together and talked about how they loved netball but felt they were too rubbish to join existing groups. From this, Sh*t netball started; a space for people to enjoy netball with social support and no judgement. Find out how Sh*t netball started and their tips on starting your own group. 
 

Diabetes and moving more; the small victories

'Being physically active is good for diabetes.' This is from Diabetes UK. Diabetes can have unpredictable effects on the body, so it's hard to know what you will feel you can do. But that's what makes the small victories so important. Small things like moving more when you’re travelling to work or using the stairs instead of the lift can all make a difference. Diabetes UK has produced a guide on the best physical activities for those with diabetes and also explains the benefits exercise can have on helping manage the condition. Read more on this here.

Diabetes UK and organisations like we can move are working to promote the Sport England campaign, We Are Undefeatable. How can you get involved?

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