ACTIVE FRIENDS:
HOW TO GET PEOPLE ACTIVE
A great way to get people active is by chatting about physical activity in everyday conversations. A useful framework for having these conversations is: Ask, Assist, Act.
KEY MESSAGE
As part of everyday conversations, encourage people to get active.
ASK ASSIST ACT
During everyday conversations, remember these three steps.
ASK
Introduce physical activity into conversation and take time to understand the person. How do they feel about physical activity? What types of activity do they enjoy, or used to enjoy?
ASSIST
Are they ready to change? Are they aware of the benefits? Discuss the benefits of physical activity to increase their motivation.
ACT
If they are ready to change, help them to set a goal and signpost them to activities or resources to help them achieve it.
ENCOURAGING OTHERS TO BE MORE ACTIVE
Watch the video below to see how to use the steps of Ask, Assist and Act, to encourage someone to be more active.
See if you can spot when the three steps are used in the conversation.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Click on the links below to view additional resources.
MOVE DURHAM
The Move Durham video below showcases simple exercises that can help to get you and those you support on the road to being more active.
REFLECT AND ACT!
REFLECT
Reflect on “Ask, Assist and Act” from this section. Consider how you might be able to ask these questions as part of a positive, every day, conversation.
ACT
Over to you! Try having a conversation with someone using the themes Ask, Assist and Act, to encourage them to be more active.
KEY MESSAGE
As part of everyday conversations, encourage people to get active.
ACTIVE FRIENDS TOOLKIT
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