North Tyneside Council is urging residents concerned about their weight not to miss out on the next free 12-week programme to help with their ‘weight worries’.
‘Weight Worries’ is a free programme based at The Parks Sports Centre in North Shields, Hadrian Leisure Centre in Wallsend and Tynemouth Pool.
The programme was first introduced in 2014 and has proved highly successful – helping 265 residents to lose weight through pairing a beginner’s physical activity programme with lifestyle advice.
Residents interested in taking part are being urged to register early, as places are limited and the next programme gets underway in September.
During the 12 weeks, participants have the full support of the Weight Worries team to offer encouragement, advice and motivational tips along the way. Convenient daytime and evening sessions are provided, along with one-to-one specialised work.
All classes are exclusive to Weight Worries participants and are lower intensity and shorter duration than mainstream classes.
Lucy Mott is taking part on the current Weight Worries programme and said: “Weight Worries has been absolutely perfect for introducing regular exercise into my lifestyle. I’ve found myself engaging in activities I would have previously literally run a mile from! Boxercise has been the biggest surprise to me and I willingly go to the gym in between classes.”
“Just half way through the programme my body fat had reduced by over three kilograms. However, I was more impressed by the tape measure which told me that after just six weeks my hip, waist and thigh measurements had all reduced by several centimetres.”
The team utilises the latest ‘InBody’ technology to accurately assess participants’ health and body measurements before they begin and throughout the 12 weeks. Based on the results, the Weight Worries team devises the perfect mix of activities to achieve results which can be sustained after the programme ends.
Weight Worries is for North Tyneside resident adults with a BMI between 25 and 35 and who currently do no exercise and meet eligibility criteria. The team can quickly work out BMI results using weight and height measurements over the phone and advise whether or not you could benefit from being more active.
To find out more, or to register, contact the team on (0191) 643 7171.
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