Posted: 3rd August 2026
Wellbeing and Physical Activity:
Physical activity is any movement your body does that uses energy. This might be as part of everyday activities, such as cleaning or cooking or you might be active by choosing to do exercise.
Exercise is physical activity that we tend to do intentionally, rather than as just part of everyday living. Exercise can include things like walking, running, cycling or team sports. You might do it to improve a skill, build your strength, or as part of a social activity.
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’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.
- 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.
