Anchor have recently partnered up with Carl Davis, Living In Fitness to provide a digital offering to those living with us to help improve their physical health and wellbeing. Carl's mission is to improve independence and quality of life by helping members meet or exceed NHS physical activity guidelines.  Carl Davis | LinkedIn01865 [email protected]

Weight management is the phrase used to describe both the techniques and underlying physiological processes that contribute to a person's ability to attain and maintain a certain weight. Most weight management techniques encompass long-term lifestyle strategies that promote healthy eating and daily physical activity. Moreover, weight management involves developing meaningful ways to track weight over time and to identify ideal body weights for different individuals.

Weight management is the phrase used to describe both the techniques and underlying physiological processes that contribute to a person's ability to attain and maintain a certain weight. Most weight management techniques encompass long-term lifestyle strategies that promote healthy eating and daily physical activity. Moreover, weight management involves developing meaningful ways to track weight over time and to identify ideal body weights for different individuals.

For many of us, the easing of lockdown restrictions brings lots of hope and longed for opportunities to resume back to a form of normal life to include things such as social life activities and seeing friends and family plus much more. But on the other hand, for many of us, lockdown has been disruptive and challenging. These future anticipated changes and readjustment of life can be difficult for our mental health. This may especially apply to those more vulnerable to the virus and those of us with mental health concerns. We should be prepared for the fact that the end of lockdown might be as hard for us as the start when we initially went into lockdown and things may not be the same as they were before. It is going to take time to reconnect with life, adjust to new guidelines and generally take time to find our way back to a life we lived before Covid-19.For most, fear and anxiety are possibly the most common emotional responses any of us will feel when restrictions are relaxed. It is important to keep some form of consistency in your daily routine whilst preparing for the coming months. You can do this by continuing with staying connected with family and friends, eating well, continuing with hobbies and exercising. It is important to remember that everybody is facing uncertainty and they are possibly anxious about what is to be expected but we have no choice to move through it as best as we can.  So, here are some hints and tips that may help you over the coming months: ·       Talk – talking is so important. Whether it is to a family member, friend or even work colleague. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself, express how you are feeling and get it off your chest ·       Pace – just because the roadmap out of lockdown lifts on certain dates doesn’t mean you have to go and do those things straight away. If you feel anxious then take a step back and remember you can do this in your own time.   ·       Focus – it is hard to keep focus on the present day sometimes when there is so much still to come. Focus on the here and now and take it one day at a time.·       Appreciate – take time to appreciate any hobbies/interests or achievements you may have accomplished over the past year. Whilst it has been a very challenging time, have a think about what you have spent your time on? Have you taken time to finish that jigsaw or that DIY for you have been meaning to do for example or have you sat down and read a book or begun a new hobby?  ·       Wellbeing - Take one day at a time, just focus on today. Theres no rush. Control the amount of news and negativity you consume as it won’t be so overwhelming. Focus on positive coping strategies such as exercise, meditation, walking outside and fresh air rather than indulging in things such food, drink and smoking 

Para Dance UK is a charity and the national governing body for Para Dance Sport in the UK. Their aim is to develop and promote dance as a sport and an inclusive leisure activity across the country.  Para Dance UK offers and runs courses for people who want to provide their own inclusive dance or Para Dance Sports classes. Para Dance have been commissioned to create some video content for Anchor Hanover. You can find more information about Para Dance UK here: https://paradance.org.uk/

Kelly Ann practices and teaches yoga to both adults and children in a range of settings in and around Bradford, West Yorkshire. Kelly Ann specifically offers adult yoga, pregnancy yoga, post-natal yoga for mums and babies, toddler and kids yoga and family yoga. Kelly Ann was commissioned to create video content for Anchor Hanover Residents and the Be Active programme. You can find more about Kelly Ann and what she offers here: https://kellyannyoga.com/

10th August 2020 - Be Active Wellness Programme Launch Date You can find more information about the BeActive programme here: https://www.anchorhanover.org.uk 

This podcast talks about the everyday struggles that some may face with arthritis. On this podcast, it explains some of the signs of arthritis but also offers information on where to find help. Here is a link you can use to follow the Escape Pain Management Programme https://www.versusarthritis.org/about-arthritis/managing-symptoms/exercise/exercises-to-manage-pain/ As Terry advised, please do seek medical advice for more information should you feel you have signs of arthritis.

Here is an interview between Terry Keen and Ann who sits on our Residents Council and focuses the wellbeing aspect for Anchor Hanover residents. Terry and Ann have never spoken prior to this interview but clearly shows how they both have a passion for wellbeing and a love for living in an Anchor Hanover property.