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Summer fitness

Jan Hutchinson
16/ 6/2008

WITH summer in mind, we've got plenty of ideas to brighten up your health and fitness routines.

The first bit of sunshine was enough to spur the I Love Me team into getting in shape ready for those long-awaited summer holidays.

Not just to fit into those beach bathers either. But because improving your all-round health makes the holidays more enjoyable!

Small changes

It doesn't necessarily mean huge lifestyle changes. There are lots of small changes you could make that would make a big difference.

Neither does it mean splashing out lots of hard earned cash on expensive gym memberships. Starting this month, our team of writers will be testing out local leisure centres to see the range of classes and courses you can join in for a fraction of the price.

Or, why not get on your bike and pedal your way into fitness?

And, while you're out, if the sun does start shining again, don't forget to stay safe as temperatures soar - remembering to slap on that sun protection cream to help lower your risks of developing skin cancer.

Healthier and happier

We are also looking forward to the first birthday of the smoking ban. Isn't it great to be able to go out and not smell of smoke when you get home? The government is looking at other ways of supporting people to stop smoking and protect the health of children.

Finally, this edition of our supplement coincides with the NHS Confederation conference, being held for the first time in Manchester. NHS leaders from across the country are here, and we are proud to welcome them to the city and to show them how we are all working to make Greater Manchester healthier and happier!

Jan Hutchinson, chair of the Directors of Public Health for Greater Manchester