Fit Fans programme expanded through Public Health funding
Weight management initiative open to 150 participants.
The Leeds United Foundation will launch their next set of Fit Fans sessions at the end of May with more spaces for participants than ever before through a funded partnership with Public Health.
Fit Fans is a free 12-week programme based around weight management for males and females in the local community, and with the support and additional funding from Public Health the club’s official charity will now be able to help an additional 150 people with their weight management – helping them to achieve their goals and create healthy habits they are able to maintain.
The programme will start once again with a new group of participants on Thursday 27th May, with two sets of sessions taking place every week for two hours, with one hour for discussions and learning and the other hour for physical activity.
The main aim of the Fit Fans initiative is to support the individuals taking part, encouraging small lifestyle changes that will contribute to a healthier and more active lifestyle that works for each participant. The coaches are not there to tell you what you can and can’t do, but to offer support and advice that will hopefully help you reach your own targets and goals.
A previous Fit Fans participant, who lost five stone taking part in the 12-week programme, said: “I was very nervous about walking in to the first session, I hadn't exercised since my late teens and my diet was terrible.
"I knew something like this course was exactly the sort of thing that I needed but as I sat in my car outside, I was having second thoughts about going in. I don't know what made me take the step and go into that room, but I'm so glad I did, it's safe to say it has changed my life, and probably without wanting to sound too dramatic, saved my life."
Session details:
Dates: Thursday 27th May (and every following Thursday until 12th August) and Tuesday 1st June (and every following Tuesday until August 17th).
Times: 6pm to 8pm
Location: Elland Road
For more information about the Fit Fans programme, please contact Beth.Kerrigan@leedsunited.com.
