Welcome
Active Herts is a project that ran in Broxbourne, Hertsmere, Stevenage and Watford from 2015 to 2018, and supported more than 3000 people to become more active and to develop healthy habits. Some of the learning from Active Herts will go on to inform projects across the country to be more effective in supporting some of the most inactive communities to increase their activity levels and to reap the associated benefits that come with it.
The project is now being delivered locally in three of the four local authorities; Broxbourne, Hertsmere and Watford, by highly experienced and supportive Get Active Specialists. The key principles of Active Herts are present in all of their local projects, so participants can continue to be fully supported along the way.
To find out more about what is on offer in your area, and how you can become involved, please click the relevant box below.
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“My appointments with Active Herts have really helped me to look at my own health and decide what’s important to me. I now feel really motivated to change my lifestyle for the better and have the support I need to keep me on track.”
Kelly Broxbourne
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“Active Herts is a really good service. I feel much more confident about the future. The member of staff was really easy to talk to and a great motivator. I look forward to making a change. Thank you.”
Joanne Broxbourne
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“I was unsure about attending my first appointment. I didn’t feel ready. After meeting my Get Active Specialist, I realised it wasn’t as hard as I thought. I’m now getting out and walking more which suits me well.”
Alan
Broxbourne
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“The Get Active Specialist and his team are exceptional in their advice, guidance and patience. Thanks to them I can now walk”
Susan
Broxbourne
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“This would not have been possible without your help. You always have such a positive outlook and your professional , and friendly approach had been an inspiration“
Jane Broxbourne
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“My blood pressure has dropped dramatically, to the point where my GP is starting to remove my medication. On top of this instead of dreading meeting people I now look forward to the class each week“
James Broxbourne
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“I’m very pleased with the overall service I get from Active Herts, and I have made new friends and it’s nice to be Active.
Thank you for your help, advice, and support since 2018
Highly recommended for friends and family”
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“The classes are ideal for people of all abilities as the exercises can be tailored to your needs and ability.
Fiona is an excellent teacher, she is friendly, knowledgeable, and encouraging.”
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“I was able to gain an affordable gym membership though this scheme due to being on benefits and having poor mental health at the time, it’s really benefited me and helped me get back on track. It’s helped me throughout my depression and anxiety; I’m now off benefits and working. I was so grateful for this service”.
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“Good friendly ambience, no pressure to do exercises in ways you cannot manage, easier/different ways given to make the exercise manageable, to suit a disability or illness a person may be experiencing.
Instructors are always very supportive and understanding of needs. We usually have Fiona, who is excellent.”
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“Active Herts has turned my life around and I am forever grateful to the staff for the knowledge and support, and to the professional sector for the funding that has enabled people like me to make life changing progress in their physical and mental health.
Thank you, Active Herts, from the bottom of my very active heart!”
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“My husband and I both have mobility problems, and my husband has now had a stroke, which has prevented us from attending. However, during the COVID lockdown, we thoroughly enjoyed the YouTube videos that Andrew Rix devised. We cannot tell you how invaluable these have been, especially now I can no longer get my husband out. We frequently continue to use these to enable exercising where and when we can. Thank you so much for this innovative programme.
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“I really look forward to and enjoy my Friday exercise session with Andrew. He is a great instructor, very kind, funny and concerned for our well-being. We have a lovely group of people in the class who are all very friendly, and apart from the exercise doing us good, we benefit mentally as well. Thank you, Andrew, and Jackie.”
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“The Active Herts programme has helped me become more mobile and active in my daily life, and my mental health has greatly benefited. I have made some good friends within the group, and I only have praise for the support and guidance given by Andrew Rix and his assistant, Jackie, for making the sessions a delight to attend.”
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“Keeping your body and your mind active, is very important. Being with Active Herts has improved my health, and I firmly believe because of the activities, it has improved my mental health.”
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“I have enjoyed the Friday sessions with Active Herts, and it has helped my mobility and mental health. I have made many friends within the group and give praise to Andrew and Jackie, his assistant, for their support and assistance. I highly recommend Active Herts to all. Keep doing what you are doing, its a great service!”