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Aim to do a little exercise every day - enough to make you breathe faster and feel warmer, such as:
Walking or cycling whenever possible, even just 30 minutes a day
Exercising while listening to your favourite music
Exercising with friends
Finding a sport you like
Try walking, cycling or scooting instead of taking the car or public transport
If you haven’t exercised in a while or you have a medical condition, speak to your GP for advice.
For guidance on how much exercise you should do every week, please see the NHS website:
Physical activity guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64 - NHS (www.nhs.uk)
Exercising is also a great way of connecting with others and there are many community based physical activity programmes and services you can get involved with.
Find exercise groups, classes and activities near you.
Newham Physical Activity Map
Find out about the range of facilities and activities on offer across the borough to get and keep you active. There is something for everyone!
Cricket
Essex Cricket in the Community and GLL’s Active Communities Team have partnered to deliver a number of community cricket sessions throughout the borough.  So, whether you're an experienced player or someone looking to give it a go, get ready to grab a bat and step onto the field to experience the thrill of playing cricket.
Newham is also home to a number of excellent cricket clubs.
Newham Cricket Club -
Newham CC – Newham Cricket Club
Bow Green Cricket Club -
Bow Green CC
West Ham & Stratford Cricket Club -
Community Clubs - Capital Kids Cricket
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Our Parks free exercise sessions in your local park
Our Parks is the biggest outdoor group exercise company in London, delivering FREE fitness sessions in local parks across London and UK to thousands of residents.
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Join an exercise session in your local library
Every Newham library offers free exercise sessions for over 35s. Find your local library using the link below to see what classes they offer.
Find a class today
Better Balance Falls Prevention Programme
The programme includes a weekly 45-minute group session to boost strength, balance, and confidence through tailored exercises. You’ll also receive a simple home exercise plan.
After each class, there’s time to connect with others and learn about local activities. We work with community groups to ensure everyone feels welcome, offering translation and extra support if needed.
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BetterPoints Newham - earn rewards by exercising
Record your journeys with BetterPoints Newham to earn rewards you can donate to local charities. Download the app on your app store to start collecting rewards.
Find out more on the Better Points website
Cycling
Cycling is a great way to keep active, as well as a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to travel.
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Leisure Centres
The Council runs leisure centres in Newham where there are many free exercise sessions you can take part in. You can also join the gym or leisure centre with a paid membership.
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Find a self-led, guided walks and walking groups
Walking is simple, free and one of the easiest ways to get more active, lose weight and become healthier. A brisk 10-minute daily walk can help you build stamina, burn excess calories and make your heart healthier.
Find out how to get walking
Active Communities Programme
GLL’s offers exercise sessions that takes place outside of the leisure centres i.e. parks, libraries, community centres etc.
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Holiday Programmes
There's a number of fun school holiday activities available across Newham including family fun swims, inclusive badminton and tennis, women only activities and so much more.
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Newham Parks Tennis
Experience the joy of tennis at any of the 9 high quality parks managed by the National Tennis Association, offering top-notch tennis facilities all year round. Services include court bookings, annual passes, holiday camps, open days, and weekly professional coaching sessions. No matter your age or skill level, there's something for everyone right here in your community.
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Swing Boxes
Swing Boxes, which are free to use, can be found in Central Park, Plashet Park and West Ham Park and comprise of an adjustable weights bench containing dumbbells and kettlebells from 1-20 kilograms. Swing Boxes are unlocked using the Swing Fitness app, which hosts a wide range of instructive exercise videos to support residents to exercise safely and progress their fitness.
For more information on Swing Boxes, please click here
Equipment Lockers
Fancy a game of football, basketball, volleyball or table tennis but don’t have your own equipment? We have free equipment lockers located across 15 locations in the borough.
To use the equipment, download the free Equip app.
Take your equipment free of charge, close the door and enjoy! Then use the app to put your equipment back when you’re finished.
Click here to get access to the Equip App
Newham Get Active
Find activities in your area to help you move more, every day, your way. Visit Newham’s Activity Finder website Newham - Get Active
Click here to Get Active in Newham
Use our exercise cards for ideas on how to keep active
View the exercise cards