{"id":2665,"date":"2014-09-23T14:42:26","date_gmt":"2014-09-23T14:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/self-help-4-stroke-plugin-upgrade.local\/?p=2665"},"modified":"2015-05-29T13:40:23","modified_gmt":"2015-05-29T13:40:23","slug":"at-the-leisure-centre","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/?p=2665","title":{"rendered":"At the leisure centre"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Meet\u00a0Neil. Neil has had to overcome some problems following his stroke in order to\u00a0get\u00a0to the leisure centre.\u00a0\u00a0Lets see how\u00a0he has got on. Tap on the picture to find out what\u00a0Neil&#8217;s advice is.<\/p>\n<div id=\"03briangym_hype_container\" style=\"margin:auto;position:relative;width:821px;height:580px;overflow:hidden;\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n\t\t<script type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"wp-content\/uploads\/Hype\/03_Brian_Gym.hyperesources\/03briangym_hype_generated_script.js?95927\"><\/script>\n\t<\/div>\n<p> <div id=\"wp-spoiler-1\" class=\"wp-spoiler wpui-hashable wpui-narrow wpui-styles\" data-style=\"wpui-narrow\">  <h3 class=\"wp-spoiler-title wpui-hashable fade-true slide-true open-false\">View text alternative<\/h3><div class=\"wpui-hidden wp-spoiler-content\">I don\u2019t always have time to go to the gym. It is important to make time to exercise, however this does not always mean you have to go to a gym. I try to include active things in my daily routine like walking the dog, or walking short distances instead of taking the car.<\/p>\n<p>I feel so self-conscious. Comparing me to all those fit people in lycra made me feel very self conscious. The first time I just went for a look with a friend. I found out that most of the people were just like me trying to be more active. Having a buddy helps\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>I have health problems. I wanted to be more active but I was worried as I have a heart problem and what if I have another stroke. I spoke to my GP who reassured me that I was doing the right thing and that activity could actually prevent another stroke and help my heart condition. <\/p>\n<p>Where to get started? I have never set foot in a sorts centre let alone a gym. I had no idea where to start so I looked up the local council website and looked at their leisure section and made a few enquirers. I found a local centre nearby. <\/p>\n<p>I find gyms boring. Sometimes I find being in a gym is a bit boring especially in the nice weather. Getting exercise does not mean you have to be in a gym. I like gardening and going to the golf range. These are things I enjoy and it us all good exercise.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>  <\/div><!-- end div.wp-spoiler --><br \/>\n <\/p>\n<div class=\"reflect\">\n<h3>Something to think about<\/h3>\n<p>Do any of Neil&#8217;s barriers sound familiar to you?  Why not try some of his suggestions. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brainwave\">\n<h3>Key point<\/h3>\n<p>Having someone to support you when doing things for the first time really helps. \u00a0Exercise should not be a chore find something you enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"wp-spoiler-2\" class=\"wp-spoiler wpui-hashable wpui-narrow wpui-styles\" data-style=\"wpui-narrow\">  <h3 class=\"wp-spoiler-title wpui-hashable fade-true slide-true open-false\">More information<\/h3><div class=\"wpui-hidden wp-spoiler-content\">Contact your GP to find out about exercise referral schemes in your area.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chss.org.uk\/documents\/2013\/08\/f30_just_move_web.pdf\">Just Move<\/a><br \/>\nVisit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.selfhelp4stroke.org\/?cat=126\">Keeping Going and Doing More<\/a> section.<\/div>  <\/div><!-- end div.wp-spoiler -->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet\u00a0Neil. Neil has had to overcome some problems following his stroke in order to\u00a0get\u00a0to the leisure centre.\u00a0\u00a0Lets see how\u00a0he has got on. Tap on the picture to find out what\u00a0Neil&#8217;s advice is. Something to think about Do any of Neil&#8217;s barriers sound familiar to you? Why not try some of his suggestions. 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