bristol.ac.uk/sport @bristolunisport Continuing your journey Healthy Minds
CONGRATULATIONS
Huge congratulations for completing the Healthy Minds programme with us!
We hope this programme proved successful in supporting you and your wellbeing, and hopefully even helping you find a new hobby in physical activity.
What's Next
Now that your journey within the programme has been completed, I am sure you are wondering what happens next.
This leaflet is designed to act as a reference for you on how you can continue being active, finding enjoyment in exercise, and continue to build and develop the skills and tools required to improve and maintain your wellbeing, from now and into the future.
Options
Outside of the programme, there are many options for how you can continue to be active, whether it be with us and the University of Bristol, or elsewhere.
It's important you do what you enjoy, so do not feel any pressure to force yourself to do something that does not sound appealing.
Exercise and physical activity is a unique concept: it does not matter what you do, as long as you do something.
Anything and everything helps! You just have to find what suits you best.
The next pages will discuss some options that may be of interest to you.
Becoming a member
Did you know, we have found that approximately 30% of participants when they finish Healthy Minds, wish to continue exercising within our facility.
You can choose between just wanting the gym for off-peak or peak, maybe just classes, or maybe you want all access to all the services we offer including the swimming pool.
As an added bonus, as you’ve already been a part of facilities through Healthy Minds, we will waive the joining fee, saving you money!
Contact the Healthy Minds mailbox to set up your membership.
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student MEMBERSHIPS
Choose the access you need, for the activities you want. Upgrade anytime.
The Active Connect membership provides a discount on all Pay-AsYou-Go activities across the University’s sports facilities.
This also includes discounts on merchandise and some of our 1:1 activities, such as personal training and our Sports Medicine Clinic.
You'll get additional access on our app and 7 days' advance booking on our online booking system.
Discounts included with all membership types*
Membership benefits
Discounted access to facilities
Discounted merchandise on sales at facilities
Discounted Sports Medicine Clinic appointments
Discounted personal training
*Discount dependent on type of membership
Perfect for choosing the activity that you want to do!
All Active Connect benefits, 8 days' advance booking, plus ONE of the following:
Anytime gym*
Off peak gym
Classes
Swimming
All Active Connect benefits, plus all the following:
Anytime gym
Anytime classes
Anytime swimming
10 days' advance booking
bristol.ac.uk/sport/memberships
50% Indoor Tennis court hire
Free online events through app
Access to additional app content
FREE BUCS UNIversal pass**
The complete package, great for getting and staying active!
*additional fee applies to the anytime gym option
**only available on annual purchases
Financial Concerns
We are aware that many options do require some form of monetary value for you to access. If this is cause for concern, there are options available through the Student Funding Office.
bristol.ac.uk/students/support/finances
Here they may be able to help you find the resources you need to reduce stress concerning finances. There are many bursaries and scholarships that you may be eligible for, so keep an eye out.
Always ask questions if you are not sure.
student clubs and societies
What about if you are more interested in sports or a more social approach to physical activity?
Then clubs and societies may be the better option for you.
The University of Bristol and Students' Union have many to choose from, all with their own support systems and individual benefits. This may range from tennis to canoeing, and everything in-between.
Take a look on the Bristol SU website and see what may suit you:
bristolsu.org.uk/sports-clubs-societies
How to stay active
Exercise can be done almost anywhere and in any way.
If you feel more comfortable exercising outside or at home, then having an idea of the physical activity guidelines will be the best way to continue long-term progress.
Exercise does not have to be done in a gym. Anything from walking, playing a sport, even vacuuming your house, all count as physical activity.
To keep you happy and healthy, you may wish to mix and match across multiple options in a given week.
Use the guidelines to assist your activity levels throughout the week.
Physical Activity
Guidelines:
At least 150mins of moderate-intensity activity, or 75mins of vigorous-intensity activity, a week, or a mixture of both
Basically, participating in physical activity over 3-5 days per week
Strengthening activities at least twice a week
Such as lifting weights
Reduce periods of sedentary behaviour
Standing up, taking a brief walk, and/or stretching
Grace's Story
Grace, one of our participants in the programme, ran the London Marathon in 2019 and raised funds for Healthy Minds.
"I really enjoyed every aspect of the programme, but especially challenging myself to try new things and becoming more focused on my daily life as a result.
I’ve really felt the benefits of lifestyle changes made through the programme which I am determined to maintain after, by setting new goals of my own.
What I found most beneficial was having 1-1 guidance on how to use equipment safely so I can feel confident in the gym when working independently..."
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...I have also found the benefit of pushing myself more and developing better strength both physically and mentally.
Last month I featured on BBC News to talk about mental health and ran the London Marathon to help raise funds for University of Bristol mental health provisions through Sport, Exercise and Health.
Last month I also helped other students across the line at the Great Bristol 10k, after training to become an England Athletics run leader."
- Grace, Healthy Minds Participant
Thank you!
Once more, huge congratulations for completing the Healthy Minds programme with us!
We want to thank you for going through this journey with us and hope it was beneficial to you.
The most important thing now is that you continue to remain active. This leaflet has shown you options for staying active and how to do so.
Stay in touch
We’d love you to stay in touch, and please feel free to contact us for further information and guidance.
If you want to take the next steps in your journey with Sport, Exercise and Health, please get in touch:
seh-healthy-minds@bristol.ac.uk
bristol.ac.uk/sport @bristolunisport
