Nothing is going to stop us from doing 3030 Essex!
A COUNTYWIDE campaign encouraging Essex residents to get moving this June has been officially launched. Now in its third year, the 30:30 Essex movement is to encourage every Essex resident to take part in 30 minutes of movement every day in the month of June.
It is proven that an active lifestyle and regular exercise provides a range of benefits, such as improved energy and mental health as well as reducing the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Due to the current global situation it has caused many Essex individuals to become more sedentary and less mobile, or less motivated due to being at home more than we were. The Active Essex led campaign hopes that June will become the motivation to get up and get moving.
Previous 30:30 Essex participant Adele Bovington, said: “Last year I used my 30 minutes each day to try as many new activities as I could. Me and the kids can’t wait to get started again this year! We have been enjoying the Keep Essex Active channel and can’t wait to keep trying new sessions.”
Essex residents can join the movement by following us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram, joining the Keep Essex Active community group on Facebook and signing up to receive a resource pack at www.3030essex.com to help keep you motivated and inspired and it even includes a selfie prop pack!
Azeem Akhtar, Chairman of Active Essex, said: “Now in its third year, the 30:30 Essex movement is back and we have already had fantastic support from local organisations, workplaces and individuals who want to use June as their motivation to keep moving. Especially during these difficult times, we know that movement and physical activity can all help physical and mental wellbeing. We look forward to having Essex get behind the campaign to together, keep Essex active.”
If you are taking part in this year’s challenge, share your stories on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram using the #3030Essex.
