Sports facilities and events
You can improve your fitness by spending just 30 minutes a day on a physical activity like gardening, swimming or walking. It's easy to find local leisure facilities where you can go for sporting activities like tennis, squash or keep fit classes. There's information on local and national sporting events available too.
Improving your fitness
By spending 30 minutes a day on physical exercise, you will feel the benefits very quickly because exercise helps to:
- increase your energy levels
- control your weight
- reduce stress
- improve sleep patterns
If you keep up your exercise routine over a long period then you reduce the risk of developing some health problems, including:
- heart disease
- cancer
- osteoporosis
- high blood pressure
You can find out more about keeping fit and staying active at the following pages:
- Keeping fit (young people section)
- Staying physically active (pensions and retirement planning section)
Gyms and sports facilities
Sport NI can provide information on a wide range of sports and fitness facilities
Leisure centres also offer a range of sports. You can find your nearest leisure centre by contacting your local council, who should also be able to give you details of local sports clubs.

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