Residents asked to share their views on being active in Cheshire West and Chesterled article

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A survey has been launched to find out residents' views on being physically active in Cheshire West and Chester.There is strong scientific evidence that being physically active at any age can help people have a healthier and happier life.

Physical activity can support positive mental health and wellbeing and reduce a person's risk of developing major illnesses, such as coronary heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes and cancer. It can also lower risk of early death by up to 30%. However, almost a fifth of adults in Cheshire West and Chester are not active enough to benefit their health. This can be for many different reasons, with time, cost, motivation, and even fear of being judged cited as common barriers for people not being active.

As part of the drive to support the health and wellbeing of residents, Cheshire West and Chester's Eat Well Be Active Partnership is launching a short survey for adults who live in the borough, to understand what activity they do, and what helps or hinders them to be active. The survey will help develop a Cheshire West and Chester Physical Activity (adult) needs assessment, that will inform a physical activity strategy for the borough.

The survey is open until Friday, 20 December. Click here to take part in the survey

By completing the survey, residents can choose to be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win one of four free three-month Brio Leisure memberships.

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