What is Harbour Sport Green Prescription?

The Green Prescription programme is a free, 3-month health support service.

The programme is designed to aid in increasing physical activity and improve the nutrition of adults aged 18 years and over. We predominantly do this through means of exercise, nutrition and education.

Along with our primary Green Prescription programme, we support those under 18 years, through the Active Families programme. Our elderly enjoy our Retirement Village exercise classes. Active Families is similar in design, but focuses on giving the younger generation the tools to live healthier lives, before the negative health impacts.

What is contained within the Green Prescription Programme?

When you refer to Green Prescription, you will be assigned a Healthy Lifestyle Advisor (HLA). Our HLAs are there to support you along your healthy lifestyle journey and encourage you to become more physically active and eat healthier as part of a comprehensive health plan.

An HLA can help you set goals and support you throughout your healthy lifestyle journey. Throughout the programme, your HLA will check in with you to see if you’re progressing toward your goals and if there’s any way they can further help or support you.

How Can The Green Prescription Programme Help Me?

Green Prescription is a stepping stone to a healthier lifestyle. It gives you access to face-to-face consultations, a range of gym discounts, free exercise classes, free nutritional support from our Registered Associate Nutritionist and free workshops.

Our programme is tailored to suit you, regardless of age or ability. Our goal is to give you the tools to make healthy lifestyle changes. At the end of our programme we hope you continue to build on the foundations we’ve helped encourage you to become independently active.

How do I get started, and is there a criteria?

There are different ways to join Green Prescription. You can go to our website and click “refer yourself” or, go to a GP or health professional and ask to be referred.

The eligibility criteria for the programme is

straightforward:

• Aged 18+ (not applicable for Active Families)

• Currently inactive

• Cleared by a GP or health professional

• Ready to make a lifestyle change!

For more information, you can email grx@harboursport.co.nz or call us on 09 415 4657