NHS Better Health
Offering free tools and support, including NHS App recommendations, for losing weight, getting active, quitting smoking, and drinking less. Visit Better Health – NHS for more information.
Stop for Life – Devon
A free support service to help you stop smoking for good. For more information, visit Devon Stop Smoking Service | Devon County Council Stop Smoking Service Provided by Best You or call 0800 122 3866.
Get Active (NHS)
Walk your way to health! Did you know that walking briskly for just 10 continuous minutes counts as exercise? It’s easier than you think to fit into your day! This website offers an easy and helpful guide to becoming more active, including information about the Couch to 5K app (a free running programme for absolute beginners). Visit Get active – Better Health – NHS for more information.
Active Devon
Devon has a spectacular array of natural and community resources for getting and staying active and healthy. Explore this site to find fun, healthy and connected ways to get and stay active. Visit the activity finder to find an activity near you.
Newton Abbot Leisure Centre, Broadmeadow Sports Centre & Dawlish Leisure Centre (Teignbridge Leisure)
Offers a range of exercise classes, swimming and aquafit sessions on a pay as you or membership basis, visit Teignbridge Leisure – Home for more details. You may also be able to access the Teignbridge Leisure Referral Scheme via your GP, which offers a 12-week programme to help you become more active (referral criteria applies). For more information visit, Teignbridge Leisure – Exercise Referral.
Your Health Torbay
A service to help you manage your weight, moving more, quitting smoking and improving overall health for people living and working in Torbay. Visit Home – Your Health Torbay for more details.
Fitness in Torbay exercise referral programme
This 10-week exercise programme is supervised by fully qualified exercise professionals for those living in Torbay. The programme is aimed at people with medical conditions that would benefit from exercise. The cost is £60, and for more information, visit Fitness in Torbay exercise referral programme.
Free adult cycle training: Active Devon
Free adult cycle training sessions are available across Devon to help people of all skill levels build cycling confidence. Whether you’re new to cycling, returning after a break, or looking to commute more safely, these small, supportive group sessions cater to various needs. Options include beginner lessons, women-led sessions, mixed-ability and road confidence sessions, and even workplace training. Bikes and helmets can be provided, and bespoke sessions are available on request. For more information, visit Free Cycle Training Sessions to Help Adults With Cycling and Confidence – Active Devon.