Get winter-ready with getactiveabc!

Shorter days don’t have to mean shorter workouts or skipping them altogether! Whether it’s morning, evening, indoors or outdoors, the key is to keep moving throughout the winter season.

Let’s ‘ski’ what’s on at Craigavon Golf & Ski!

A popular outdoor activity is skiing at Craigavon Golf and Ski Centre, where the team of fully qualified skiing instructors deliver a range of lessons and packages for all ages and abilities throughout November and December. Kids can get active with the ‘Snow Cubs’ and ‘Polar Bears’ Academies. Adults – complete beginners to anyone preparing for a skiing holiday or keen to try something new – can avail of individual or group sessions. There are also options for schools and youth groups and one-day intensive packages for those pressed for time! The team at Craigavon Golf and Ski is dedicated to taking you from beginner to skier and before you know it, skiing with be a ‘piste’ of cake! Find out more at www.getactiveabc.com/ski

Flip into action with Rise Gymnastics

Rise Gymnastics is one programme with three phases, offered at Banbridge Leisure Centre and Dromore, Gilford and Rathfriland Community Centres. ‘Discover’ is designed for pre-schoolers and based on children using their imagination and creativity to help build confidence. ‘Explore’ is for school children and recreational gymnasts, aimed at developing physical, social and emotional wellbeing. ‘Excel’ offers enjoyable, exhilarating and challenging activities that enable ongoing and smooth progression for all gymnasts! Parents can also get involved with the ‘parent-led gymnastics’ (18 months – 2 years). Gymnastics is a fantastic physical activity that not only keeps kids active, but also instils key life skills including self-discipline, teamwork and perseverance, applicable to every sport. Find out more at www.getactiveabc.com/gymnastics

Be merry & fit for Christmas!

Oh ‘deer’, Christmas is almost here! Now is a good time to work on healthy eating, feeling stronger and fitter so you have the energy to enjoy the festive season. It’s only natural to succumb to festive delights and a glass of bubbly over the holidays but putting the work in now may mean less guilt when you do indulge! It’s no secret that exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, as well as eating well, getting enough sleep and staying hydrated. Put the work in now for a healthier, stronger and fitter you! Find out more at www.getactiveabc.com