Helping Kent get Match Fit!
Working in partnership with Maidstone Borough Council, Wellbeing People and Maidstone United we have helped fund a free fitness and weight loss programme specifically for men.
The sessions, aimed at men who want to lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle, are held at Maidstone United’s football ground, The Gallagher Stadium and are run by Wellbeing People. Taking place weekly on Thursday evenings Julie Patching, professional fitness trainer, helps the men to build up the level and intensity of exercise over the course of the programme.
Match Fit was launched in 2014, and has seen more than 70 men joining up to the 10 week fitness and weight loss programme, each losing an average of 9lbs over the duration.
Josh Stroud, Wellbeing People, said “I think people who come here have decided they want to make a change, and this is part of that. They’re really motivated to be there, and they enjoy the setting. There’s a real sense of camaraderie, which creates a great atmosphere”.
The next 10 week programme starts on Thursday 19 January at the Gallagher Stadium, from 6pm-7pm. To take part you can either be referred by a health professional or you can refer yourself. The only criteria is that men are aged over 18, and have a BMI of over 28 or more. If you would like to take part you can call 01622 834826 or sign up at tinyurl.com/matchfitKM and select Match Fit on the online form.