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Football Fans in Training – New Courses!
Tue 4th September 2018
If you would like to improve your fitness and health under the expert guidance of Rangers coaches, our Football Fans in Training programmes are the perfect opportunity for you! We have new courses for both men and women starting soon which are completely free.
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!
Participants work with our football and health coaches one evening a 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 for the better – 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 week programme includes an initial health check 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 2 courses on offer –
- Starting Monday 17 September, 5 – 7pm
- Starting Friday 21 September, 6 – 8pm
Women’s Fit Fans
- Starting Tuesday 18 September, 5 – 7pm
Where
Ibrox Stadium
150 Edmiston Drive
Glasgow
G51 2XD
Eligibility
Both men and women are eligible to take part if they are over 35 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. You can also phone 0141 580 8775 for further details. Please note that you need to provide the following details below –
- Name
- Address
- Contact Telephone
- Date of Birth
- BMI / Belly / Trouser size
Further Motivation!
If you are still not convinced, take a look at some of these success stories from previous programmes. Gary Young lost 5 stone and reversed his diabetes, Mhairi McClymont lost 2 stone and radically changed her lifestyle and David Kirkwood lost 3 ½ stone.
The Scottish Government is supporting Football Fans in Training via the SPFL Trust.