MOVEMBER
November is all about men’s mental health supporting Movember and International Men’s Day on 19th November.
Movember is an annual campaign held in November that focuses on raising awareness and funds for men’s health. The core element of the campaign is growing a moustache with the aim of sparking conversations about men’s health and helping break down barriers that may stop men from discussing these issues.
The campaign also encourages physical activity as part of improving overall health. There are many widely proven benefits of physical activity on both physical and mental health including reduce tension, boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy.
You don’t have to just grow a moustache, this year for Movember UWE Bristol Sport is supporting their Move for Mental Health campaign through MOVE! Run or walk 60km this Movember to support men’s health - Movember
All you have to do is walk or run 60km, either in one go or over the course of the month. Please share your activity on our social media channels @uwemove @uwebristolsport
To do this why not try one of the following:
· A lunchtime walk to take a break from work or study an get some steps in while enjoying some fresh air.
· Grab a friend and get the additional social benefits or physical activity with a buddy.
· Join our Friday 12:15pm run group from Frenchay Centre for Sport – bookable through the MOVE programme. UWE MOVE — UWE Bristol Sport
· Try a run either on your own or with a buddy or group.
· Walk to work (if you can) or take a long walk at weekends.
Broga
We also have a Broga (yoga for men) class that runs as part of our UWE Bristol Sport MOVE programme on Monday’s at 7pm. To celebrate Movember and International Men’s Day this is going to be our feature class for the month and the classes on 18th and 25th November are going to be FREE for staff as well as students. UWE MOVE — UWE Bristol Sport
If you attend both these classes you will be entered into a prize draw.
You can book via the UWE Bristol Sport app, if you are not already a member you need to register as a pay as you go member to get a log in PIN: Join@home with University of the West of England
