Residents can sign up to get their hands on fitness freebies and offers to help them stay active this April.

Active April encourages people of all ages and fitness levels to commit to 30 minutes of physical activity a day during to improve their health and well-being.

Registration is free and participants will receive 10 visitor passes to use at Ararat Fitness Centre.

Taking part in Active April can be as easy as cycling to work or school, taking the dog for a walk or playing backyard sports with the family.

Active April participants can log their progress online or by using the brand new app, while also collecting rewards in their Virtual Trophy Cabinet.

Participants will have access to a range of activity programs, healthy recipes and prizes for entering the initiative.

Ararat residents can register online at activeapril.vic.gov.au to take part in the month-long event.