Bumper events programme for Move More Month

14th June 2016

A bumper programme of more than 160 events and activity sessions for all ages and abilities has been announced as part of Sheffield's inaugural Move More Month.

Throughout July, people in Sheffield can sign up to take part in a range of free or discounted events to clock up Move More points. Move More Month, supported by Olympic heptathlon champion Jessica Ennis-Hill, is aiming to get 50,000 Sheffield people recording their physical activity via an app or website in July in the run up to the Rio Olympics this summer. Movements can be logged on smart phones by a new Move More app, which automatically tracks activity and clocks up users' Move More Minutes, for each minute of activity. There is no need to press start and stop, just carry your phone and 'move more'. The public can also see their movements on a Move More website, where Move More Minutes will be converted to points. Free events during July include: Spinning class at the English Institute of Sport Sheffield 1 July Members Bring a friend for free at Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre, Wisewood Leisure Centre and Thorncliffe Leisure Centre on 1, 8, 15 July Community rounders at Ruskin Park on 2, 16 and 23 July Abs fitness class at Concord Sports Centre on 1 July Try out athletics at the English Institute of Sport Sheffield 3 and 15 July Swimming at Hillsborough Leisure Centre on 4 July and Ponds Forge International Sports Centre on 5 July Olympic Exercise Demonstration and Health Information Fayre at Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre on 6 July Yoga Class, Hillsborough Leisure Centre, 7 July Sheffield United Walking Football, Sheffield United Training Ground on 11 July Sport Sheffield health assessment at Weston Park on 6 and 13 July Women-only Nunny's Funky Boots Just Play Session, Lucazade Powerleague, 8 July Swimming at Springs Leisure Centre on 13 July and Concord Sports Centre on 14 July Squash at Concord Sports Centre on 13 July Tennis tasters, Trampolining taster, table tennis and Badminton at Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre on 16 July Move More open day at Wisewood Sports Centre on 17 July Badminton and table tennis at Concord Sports Centre on 11 and 18 July Trail running session, Longshaw Estate on 17, 24 and 31 July Ice skating at iceSheffield on 12, 14 and 24 July There will also be a number of discounted activities including Cardio HIT at Goodwin Sports Centre on 1 July for £1, £2 Walking Football sessions at Graves Tennis and Leisure Centre on 4 and 8 July, a £1 Run England: StrideOut running group session at Crookes Social Club on 11 July and adult Introductions to bouldering on 26 July at The Climbing Works for £10. Move More points will also be awarded for attendance at spectator sports events such as the Jenkin Hill Climb and Sky Ride on 2 and 3 July, the ASA National age group Diving Championship at Ponds Forge International Sports Centre from 7 to 10 July, Cliffhanger from 9 to 10 July and Sheffield Hallam University Grand Prix Cycling in Sheffield city centre on 20 July. Rob Copeland, professor of Physical Activity and Health at The Centre for Sport and Exercise Science at Sheffield Hallam University is one of the key figures behind the project. He said: -This unique programme of events, activities and sport and leisure sessions has been designed to offer something for everyone during Move More Month, no matter what age or ability. -We're trying to change attitudes, build confidence and reduce barriers to exercise by providing opportunities for people to be physically active. -Whether you enjoy exercising in the fresh air or in the comfort of a leisure centre, on your own or with friends, there is a huge range of events to choose from and the majority are completely free. We hope this inspires people to move more. Sir Andrew Cash said: -Move More Month is a great initiative which Sheffield Teaching Hospitals is proud to support. Encouraging people to lead more active lifestyles is vital in helping to make Sheffield a healthier city. -It is fantastic to see so many organisations working together to provide that little bit of extra support to motivate people to move more. I hope as many people as possible will get involved to prove that Sheffield is one of the most active cities in the UK. The Move More app is now available to download on Google Play and the Apple Store. For a full list of events, visit movemoresheffield.com.