Twelve Days of Fitness

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December has arrived and with it the season of shopping, eating, drinking, partying and … exercise! (Eh? – Ed)

That’s right, December may traditionally be the month physical activity levels drop (unless you count dodgy dancing) but actually this could be the most magical time of the year to keep fit, according to the experts at Edinburgh Leisure.

Edinburgh Leisure, the not-for-profit company, which manages over 30 fitness venues across the capital, has launched its seasonal promotion 12 Days of Fitness with the aim of encouraging people to stay active in December.

The 12 Days of Fitness promotion offers 12 consecutive days of membership for only £12 any time in December. Passes go on sale on 1 December and are available from any of the many Edinburgh Leisure venues across the city.

As the promotion includes unlimited access to all Edinburgh Leisure’s gyms, swimming pools (excluding the Turkish Baths at Portobello Swim Centre), fitness classes and even the EICA:Ratho, this represents excellent value for money.

The promotion is timely as experts advise exercise is one of the best ways to reduce stress, minimise hangovers, fight colds and beat the winter blues – as well as shaping up for your Hogmanay party outfit.

Furthermore, it can be a brilliant way to get one step ahead of New Year fitness plans – that first trip back to the gym in January will be far easier and the promotion gives you the opportunity to try out Edinburgh Leisure venues.

David McLean, Fitness Manager at Edinburgh Leisure, said: “When everybody is busy getting in the Christmas mood, and it’s cold outside, it’s understandable fitness slips down the priority list for many people.

“What we advise is to keep enjoying some physical activity – just lower the intensity level if that’s how you feel. Or try something new and fun like Sh’bam or just enjoy a gentle swim and sauna. Any activity will help you keep healthy at this time of year.

“There are countless benefits to staying active in the festive season, and if you remain in the habit of visiting our leisure centres. it’s much easier to step up the pace come January.”

For further information about Edinburgh Leisure venues and services and the 12 Days of Fitness promotion visit www.edinburghleisure.co.uk

 

Help NHS24 help others this winter

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NHS 24 is urging people in the Lothians to look after their health this winter with a few simple steps that can help to avoid illness and take the pressure off busy NHSScotland services over the festive holidays. The advice is being shared as part of the national ‘Be Healthwise’ campaign which was launched on Friday by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Shona Robison MSP. Continue reading Help NHS24 help others this winter

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More opportunities to have your say in Forth and Inverleith 

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Work is now well underway in shaping the new 2017 – 2022 Locality Improvement Plan for North West Edinburgh and it’s important that you can tell us what you think needs to happen in the next five years (writes Elaine Lennon).

We are focusing on the themes of Place; Health & Social Care; Community Safety; Children, young people and families; and Employment. Some of you might have been involved already but you might have something else you think you wish to add to the process.

You can do this online by clicking on this link. Simply go to the North West link and thinking of the themes above, let us have your thoughts on how things should be in 2022. We will gather in all of the comments and look to see where there are similarities and then we will ask the communities of North West to rank those statements to help identify the future priorities. If you prefer, you can attend one of these focus groups to give us your views:

  • Health – An Inverleith specific focus group is on TODAY Monday 28th Nov, 2.30-4pm at LifeCare
  • Children & Young People – A joint Forth / Inverleith focus group looked at services for Children and Young People and a second one is planned on Tuesday to look specifically at Support to families and parenting- on Tuesday 29th Nov, West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre 10-12.
  • Place – A final Inverleith specific event will be held in Stockbridge Library on Monday 5th Dec, 2-3.30pm where the main focus will be on ‘place’ – environment, parks etc.

We hope that you can either join us at one of the above focus groups, or give your views on the link above. Please distribute this link throughout your networks.

Thanks

Elaine