Residents of Sheffield have donned their ladies fitness wear to take part in a sponsored walk.

The mile-long walk started at the city's Winter Garden and took place to mark the 18th annual World Mental Health week, the Star reports.

Many other events took place across the city as part of the week, which was coordinated by Sheffield Mind and funded by Sheffield Council, NHS Sheffield, Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Free sport and fitness passes were distributed to local residents with the aim of promoting physical as well as mental fitness.

The events offered included Tai Chi taster sessions, a five-a-side football competition and swimming lessons.

According to the Mental Health Foundation, exercise can be as effective as antidepressants in treating mild to moderate depression.

This is because it releases natural chemicals that improve mood. It also provides opportunities for people to make new friends and can also increase people's self esteem.

Posted by martin Sebborn ADNFCR-2569-ID-800110948-ADNFCR

Sport & Fitness Clothing News - Latest Stories

Danger of exercise to hypertensive people 'blocked'

Posted on 06-Apr-11

Scientists have found a way of preventing a greater increase in the blood pressure of women with hypertension when they exercise in their ladies running clothing.

Sport for all initiative hailed a success

Posted on 06-Apr-11

People of all ages, abilities and walks of life donned their gym clothing recently to take part in free sports sessions at the University of Nottingham.

Exercise 'keeps the heart young'

Posted on 05-Apr-11

Women who exercise regularly throughout their lives have stronger, healthier hearts than those who do not don their ladies fitness clothing often, a study has suggested.

Using own body mass 'is helpful in resistance exercise'

Posted on 04-Apr-11

Older women can benefit from donning their gym clothing and taking part in resistance exercises that include using their own body weight.

Progressive resistance training 'is good for seniors'

Posted on 01-Apr-11

Progressive resistance training can help elderly women to improve their strength in their ladies fitness clothing.