Activities
Keep fit & have fun!
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Awaken Inner Child
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Fun, freedom & friendships
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Keep fit & have fun! ~ Awaken Inner Child ~ Fun, freedom & friendships ~
Through our walks, cycles and minibus adventures, WOW totally uplifts and transforms lives. Our activities create opportunities to:
Build muscle and strong bones to prevent falls and injury
Strengthen the body, mind & immune system
Transform the body by losing weight and burning fat
Make new friends surrounded by like-minded WOWers
We don’t have any upcoming adventures right now - but check back soon!
How does activity help?
With WOW activities – at your own pace, within your own abilities, dancing for a minute or 2 hours, moving your body seated or standing, WOW Activity programmes provide the following impacts:
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Released through walking, dancing, and engaging in meaningful leisure activity
De-stressor and helps body to feel satisfied
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Exercise helps the body to release this happy hormone.
Results in: Increased feeling of happiness, enhanced mood; boosts cognitive function, aiding memory & learning
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Released from the body when we move, dance, walk
Helps reduce pain and enhances wellbeing
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Hormones released when weconnect with others; hand holding, touch, hugging.
Anti-stress effects– reducing blood pressure & cortisol levels, pain threshold increased
Who benefits from WOW’s Activities?
Our Activity Programmes and Discos benefit EVERYONE…and also those with Long-term medical conditions, such as:
Cancer
Heart disease
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Anxiety
Depression
Dementia
Obesity
Our Activities also help our Wowers to keep well and to prevent diseases which are linked to inactive and disconnected lifestyles- e.g. certain types of dementia.
Our WOW events, along with the socialising and eating together develop feelings of belonging and create vital bonds with others; they are perfect forums to learn about yourself and your body, to challenge yourself, to be creative, and to engage in new learning.