HEALTH & BEAUTY
Did you know that May is National Walking Month? Abbeycroft Leisure are always looking to help inspire you to be a healthier, happier version of yourself and walking is a fantastic way to get active for free. Walking has a huge number of benefits. A 30 minute walk daily can reduce the risk of stroke by 27%, give you more energy and you can burn an incredible 7lbs of fat in a year by walking for just half an hour every day. There are many ways to increase your steps in Bury St Edmunds. The Moreton Hall Run/Walk route is a 5k route, starting at the Ortterwell Road underpass opposite the Coffee Shop. Simply follow the Run/Walk signs around Moreton Hall for an easy walk which allows you to explore your local area, whilst getting fit! One Life Suffolk’s Health Walks are another brilliant way to get walking in a fun and social environment. Meet at Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre on any Tuesday morning at 10:30am to join a free entry level walk, ran by Abbeycroft Leisure staff. The route is wheelchair accessible, dogs are allowed and there are parking, toilets and refreshments available at the leisure centre.
Finally, walking can be combined with some of the nation’s favourite sports to create a brilliant new way to enjoy sport at a slower pace. Walking football and walking netball are growing in popularity for a reason; they’re a fun way to get involved in these popular sports in a different way. Walking football takes place at Howard Primary School on Wednesdays at 5:15pm. The session lasts an hour and costs just £3 per session. If you’d prefer to try walking netball, head to Bury St Edmunds Leisure Centre on Fridays at 5:15pm. The sessions are free and one hour long. There’s no need to book onto either session, just come along and join in the fun!
So how will you get walking in May for National Walking Month? Don’t’ forget to visit WWW.ACLEISURE.COM for more information on how you can get moving!off
SKYLINER SPORTS CENTRE Sybil Andrews Academy Rougham Tower Avenue Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7QB 30 | MAY 2018