Green Gym
Country
United Kingdom
Destinated for:
All age groups
To improve physical fitness, mental well-being, and social connectedness through group-based outdoor conservation activities.
Increased fitness: Regular participation in Green Gym sessions helps participants meet government-recommended activity levels, with high retention rates.
Improved mental well-being: Significant improvements in mental health and overall well-being among participants, particularly those with lower baseline mental health scores.
Reduced social isolation: Participants develop strong social networks, with motivations for volunteering increasingly shifting towards social interaction.
Tackling health inequalities: Participants with the poorest physical and mental health at baseline show the most significant improvements.
Cost savings: Reduction in healthcare costs due to decreased need for prescriptions, fewer medical appointments, and improved management of conditions like diabetes and alcohol dependency.