Frequently Asked Questions

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GET ACTIVE WITH LIVEWELL DORSET

If you've decided that it's time to start getting more active, you might have a few questions you want to ask. Our 'get active' FAQs are designed to help answer those questions, so that you can start your journey to a more active lifestyle with the confidence you need. If you can't find the question or answer you are looking for here, then feel free to get in touch with our friendly team. They are here to help you get more active!

Posted Jan 11, 2023

How to beat the winter blues

By LiveWell Dorset

Once the festivities of Christmas and New Year have passed, we can often find ourselves yearning for the warmer, longer, lighter days of spring and summer

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Posted Dec 12, 2022

How to make exercise a habit

By LiveWell Dorset

Whether it’s a New Year’s resolution, or a pledge to get in shape before a big event, we can have the best intentions of exercising more frequently, but often don’t follow through with these intentions.

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Posted Nov 15, 2022

Why is Movember important to Men’s Mental Health?

By LiveWell Dorset

Figures from Cancer Research UK reveal that one man dies from prostate cancer every 45 minutes meaning 12,000 men die from the disease each year. 65 men die from testicular cancer every year, while suicide is still the biggest killer of men under 50.

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Posted Nov 14, 2022

How to support men’s mental health

By LiveWell Dorset

Poor mental health can affect men at any age. With statistics showing that suicide is still the biggest killer of men under 50, it’s more important than ever to support the men around us and their mental health.

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Posted Sep 23, 2022

Men’s health tips

By LiveWell Dorset

This November marks the return of Men’s Health Awareness Month which is aimed at raising awareness of health issues and encouraging men to take control of their own health, be it physical, mental or emotional.

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Posted Sep 16, 2022

Exercising in the cold weather - how to stay active as it gets colder

By LiveWell Dorset

This summer saw plenty of hot days in Dorset, meaning exercise regimes possibly fell by the wayside in exchange for BBQs, al fresco wining and dining, and lazy weekends doing very little due to the excessive heat.

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Posted Jul 21, 2022

Walking benefits for mental health

By LiveWell Dorset

You’re probably aware that regular exercise is important for your physical health, but do you know about the benefits a simple stroll can have for your mental wellbeing?

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Posted Jun 1, 2022

Fun group exercise workouts

By LiveWell Dorset

Getting up and active with others isn’t just a great way to burn those extra calories, it can make working out more fun and motivational.

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Posted Apr 19, 2022

Group exercise vs individual exercise

By LiveWell Dorset

Finding the motivation to exercise is tough, but maintaining a stable workout routine is even tougher. Working out with a buddy or in a crowd could well be your answer to more exciting exercises that keep you on your toes - quite literally!

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Posted Oct 7, 2021

Benefits of exercise on mental health

By LiveWell Dorset

Being active and getting your body moving can have a real impact on your mental health. Whether you’re experiencing low mood, stress or anxiety, being physically active can help you to feel better and clear your mind from disruptive thoughts.

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Posted Sep 14, 2021

How to motivate yourself to workout

By LiveWell Dorset

Deciding that it’s time to make some healthy changes to your lifestyle is the first step, but finding the motivation to implement them and get your body moving can be challenging.

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Posted Jun 17, 2021

How much exercise should you do a day?

By LiveWell Dorset

As adults we should be exercising daily in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle. But just how much exercise should you do a day and during the week?

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How does this work?

The tailored approach LiveWell Dorset uses to come up with solutions to the things that are stopping us achieving our goals, is based upon work done by University College London developing the COM-B model of behaviour change. In this model, all behaviour is influenced by understanding a person’s capability to change, their opportunity to change and their motivation to change. By understanding which of these is the biggest barrier to change, we can tailor support accordingly. This model of behaviour change is at the centre of the support we offer, online and in person.

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