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Be your own hero in 2020!
Mon 6th January 2020
Now is the moment. Be Your Own Hero.
It’s never been more important to get fitter, healthier – and be happier, too! If you’re determined to change your health and fitness for the better in 2020, then we can help…
Our Football Fans in Training programme has changed lives for the better, and this is your chance to take the first step in turning your life around too!
We’re looking for both men and women, aged 35 – 65, to sign up for one of our FREE 12 week programmes that can help kick-start your path to health and fitness.
Participants work with our football and health coaches one evening per week, training and learning about fitness and wellbeing. Plus every participant is issued with a Rangers training top so they’re part of the team.
We’ll be with you every step of the way to keep you motivated and help you change your lifestyle – all you have to do is take that first step and sign up!
If you meet the criteria below, contact us with your details to get started. It’s a great opportunity to improve your fitness, lose weight, and train with fellow supporters at Ibrox.
The programme:
The 12 weeks programme includes an initial health check and introductions on the first session, with subsequent sessions being split between classroom health education and physical activity sessions.
The course covers lifestyle issues such as:
- Weight management
- Physical activity
- Diet and healthy eating
- Alcohol awareness
- Motivation and well-being
When:
Men’s Fit Fans – we have two courses on offer starting on Monday 27th and Friday 31st January 2020. The Monday course will run from 5pm – 7pm and the Friday course from 6pm – 8pm.
Women’s Fit Fans – starts Tuesday 28th January 2020 from 5pm – 7pm.
Where:
Ibrox Stadium
150 Edmiston Drive
Glasgow
G51 2XD
Eligibility:
Both men and women are eligible to take part if they are age 35 – 65 and meet any of the following criteria –
- BMI of 27+ (Calculate this by visiting http://www.nhlbisupport.com/bmi/)
- Belly 100cm+ (measure your waist and go around your belly)
- Trouser waist size of 37 inches+
Please note that anyone who has previously been on a Fit Fans course will not be able to participate.
Contact:
To register please email rangerscharity@rangers.co.uk with the following details below –
- Name
- Date of Birth
- Contact Telephone
- BMI / Belly / Trouser size
A member of the Foundation staff will then arrange for your place to be booked on the course and you will receive a separate email from The SPFL Trust with a link to complete your registration.
Further Motivation!
If you are still not convinced, take a look at some of these success stories from previous programmes. David Kirkwood lost 3 1/2 stone and Craig Denham went on to lose a total of 6 stone after radically changing his lifestyle.
FFIT is now the world’s leading sport and physical health intervention programme. Indeed, research from the University of Glasgow shows that when you lose weight with FFIT you have a great chance of losing it for good!
You can find out more and sign up for Football Fans in Training via spfltrust.org.uk/ffit
