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Fit as a Fiddle evaluation report (PDF)

literacy materials 4.6 Blood Pressure Association leaflets 4.7 Recipe for health living pack 4.8 Exercise DVD 5 Key findings: Partnerships and sustainability 5.1 Partnership working at project level ... of ageing well There are many benefits of maintaining physical activity throughout life; regular exercise, of at least moderate intensity, five times per week can prevent a number of non-communicable diseases

Fit as a Fiddle London evaluation report (PDF)

course of a year. These courses lasted 2 hours each week and were divided between an hour of physical exercise, promoting flexibility, strength, balance, coordination and muscle tone, and a healthy lifestyle ... moderate exercise 3-5 times per week had risen from 34% to 86%, while the number who ‘never exercised’ had fallen from 18% to 0 “There’s a difference, not only have I started this [keep fit classes] which

BGF_Pilot_Evaluation_Report.pdf

in the UK. 1.2. Recently, the Korean and Japanese Gymnastics Federations jointly developed an exercise programme for people living with dementia. The programme is currently being operated within care ... replicate this success. 1.3. The British Gymnastics Foundation has developed a gymnastics chair-based exercise programme that it wishes to pilot before committing resources to enable it to be rolled out nationally

Technology_Together_Pilot_Evaluation-Survey_Findings.pdf

Younger survey respondents  Before joining classes or events only one older person respondent had never previously used technology  After completing the classes or event (i) up to 6 older people remained ... application easy, the training helpful and felt supported  All young people who taught found the classes were well organised, felt supported and as if they made a difference  Around 16 out 24 respondents

Fit as a Fiddle Yorkshire and Humber evaluation report (PDF)

sample of older people were asked to complete a questionnaire on their eating habits, the amount of exercise they do and mental wellbeing. This questionnaire was completed at the beginning of the fit as a ... term conditions if it continues as it is at the moment. Providing opportunities to participate in exercise activities, explore and adopt a healthier eating regime and value community based activities are

Research report 2019- One step at a time.pdf

uk/movingmore12 Key findings Attitudes to exercise Two factors that seemed to influence people’s opinions of exercise were: l health status and l enjoyment (or not) of physical exercise, This results in four possible ... uk/movingmore16 Key findings Generally, the inactive older people in our project accepted that doing more exercise would probably be better for their health, but good health by itself was not enough for them to

Fit as a Fiddle social impact measurement report (PDF)

other areas of your life – this is what Fit as a Fiddle does.’ Fit as a Fiddle participant Regular exercise has beneficial effects on general health, mobility and independence, and is associated with a reduced ... positive and healthier since being involved with Fit as a Fiddle. Furthermore, our physical activity classes are leading to greater fitness levels, increasing mobility and muscle strength and preventing falls

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Get Going Together evaluation report (PDF)

to improve the health and wellbeing of older people with long-term conditions (LTC) by delivering exercise-based health and wellbeing projects that enable older people to be more physically active. GGT has ... of high and low level exercise opportunities. Exercise-based interventions are tailored to individual and group needs, ranging from oneto-one support in the home to group classes in a community setting

Get Going Together Coventry report (PDF)

physical and mental health wellbeing. Exercise-based interventions are tailored to individual and group needs, ranging from one-to-one support in the home to group classes in a community setting. The programme ... volunteer at the local Age UK to determine which class(es) the participant might benefit from; ■ Participation in one or more one-to-one, small or large group exercises, delivered by a paid instructor or by a