Posted: 3rd August 2026
Move More, Feel Better
Physical activity is any movement your body does that uses energy. This can be part of everyday activities, such as cleaning, gardening, shopping, cooking, or walking to local amenities, or it can be something you choose to do specifically to stay active whether that be swimming, cycling, yoga, strength training, dancing, exercise classes, or gentle activities such as chair-based exercises and tai chi.
Anyway we move our bodies, no matter how big or small it is an excellent way to improve both our mental and physical health allowing us to build and maintain a healthier lifestyle, have more energy, an improved mood and the chance to make new connections.
How can physical activity help my mental health?
Physical activity has lots of benefits for our mental and physical wellbeing. It can help with things like:
- Managing stress
- Improving sleep
- Improving your mood
- Improving confidence
- Connecting with nature
- Socialising and meeting new people
- Managing symptoms of depression and anxiety
- Memory and brain functioning
- Heart, muscle and bone health
- Reducing the risk of developing some long-term health conditions, such as heart disease
Partnership with Asics
We're delighted to be partnering with ASICS to deliver a series of activities that promote physical activity, wellbeing and mental health.
For a limited period, clients can take part in activities including yoga, football and Couch to 5K, helping people of all ages and abilities discover the positive impact that movement can have on their physical and mental wellbeing.
‘We’ve always believed in the positive benefits of movement, not just on the body, but also on the mind. It’s why we’re called ASICS. Anima Sana In Corpore Sano, or a Sound Mind in a Sound Body. By shining a light on the power movement, we hope to inspire more people to move for body and mind’
Your Everyday Escape is just 15 minutes away. You don’t need a passport, a plane ticket, or a pricey retreat to take your body and mind to a happier place.
We offer a range of activities:
- Nature Group - green spaces is linked to lower stress levels, improved mood, and reduced anxiety. Join us at our allotment, walk and other nature planned adventures.
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Football (ASICS) – Non-competitive Football sessions.
- Yoga (ASICS) - Connect your body, breath, and mind through physical poses, controlled breathing, and meditation.
- Running (ASICS) - Couch to 5k
- Walking – Planned routes throughout Doncaster.
