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The physical activity levels of people in Suffolk fell during the coronavirus pandemic, latest figures have revealed.

People in Ipswich are still walking and cycling less than those living in more rural areas of the county, with activity rates falling during the pandemic.

Three friends have completed a 60-mile walk from Ipswich to Southwold in one day - and raised more than £2,000 for the British Heart Foundation's 60th anniversary.

Published: 8:00 AM May 1, 2021    (L-R) Andy Pugh, Rheanna Pavey and Sam Manning walked 60 miles from Ipswich to Southwold in a day - Credit: Sarah Lucy Brown Three friends have completed a 60-mile walk from Ipswich to Southwold in one day - and raised more than £2,000 for the British Heart Foundation in the process. Sam Manning, Andy Pugh and Rheanna Pavey took in "picturesque" scenery as they each walked around 120,000 steps over 16 hours last Saturday. The trio were supporting the British...

"We are confident that this project, in addition to other partnership projects across the town will help to tackle some of the health inequalities in the Ipswich area and drive the inactivity levels in the right direction.”  The survey reports that 61.4% of adults in Suffolk are meeting physical activity guidelines set by the chief medical officer, and 63.2% are classed as "active", a slight improvement on last year. Overall, the figures show that Suffolk is the only Active Partnership are...

"We are confident that this project, in addition to other partnership projects across the town will help to tackle some of the health inequalities in the Ipswich area and drive the inactivity levels in the right direction.”  The survey reports that 61.4% of adults in Suffolk are meeting physical activity guidelines set by the chief medical officer, and 63.2% are classed as "active", a slight improvement on last year. Overall, the figures show that Suffolk is the only Active Partnership are...

"Theres no doubt leading an active, healthy lifestyle makes a difference, as Chris Whitty has made clear in his statements. "The whole county needs to come together on this. More active workers will help the countys economy as well as peoples health." People taking part in a functional fitness MOT test, offered as part of Active Suffolks Active Wellbeing service - Credit: Laura Beale/Active Suffolk As leisure facilities reopen under the government roadmap, Mr Bush said some people were nervo...

Published: 6:03 PM April 19, 2021    A carpet bowls session in Monks Eleigh, supported by Active Suffolk through its Fit Villages project. The Active Wellbeing service will help patients to join in similar activities. - Credit: Active Suffolk Hundreds of over-50s in the county will be helped to boost their health following the launch of a new Active Suffolk programme in areas including Hadleigh and Holbrook. The Active Wellbeing Service aims to help "inactive adults" to improve both physic...

You can keep active without even leaving your home - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto How can you keep fit in lockdown? It’s not easy to stay motivated – especially with cold and often wet winter weather on top of the current Covid-19 restrictions. Many people are really missing their normal gym or swimming pool memberships, while those of us who normally have a certain couch potato tendency are finding it getting even more pronounced. However, the good news is that there are plenty of way...

You can keep active without even leaving your home - Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto How can you keep fit in lockdown? It’s not easy to stay motivated – especially with cold and often wet winter weather on top of the current Covid-19 restrictions. Many people are really missing their normal gym or swimming pool memberships, while those of us who normally have a certain couch potato tendency are finding it getting even more pronounced. However, the good news is that there are plenty of way...