Great Harwood Rovers have played a key role in encouraging sports participation and fitness in their community since 1975. Thanks to generous funding by the Integrated Care Board and a really successful first run, they have launched a second ‘Men v Fat’ programme for men’s weight loss, which is free to participate in and starts on 23rd April.
Men V Fat is a 12-week program designed for men who want to participate in football—either by playing or volunteering—but feel they aren’t fit enough. This initiative aims to support men who wish to tackle their weight issues and improve their health through helpful advice and encouragement in a social group.
The program is exclusively for men with a BMI of 27.5 or higher who are looking to enhance their physical and mental well-being. The 12 sessions will incorporate football with guidance from the X-PERT Weight & Wellbeing Programme, focusing on food-related education and well-being. The first session begins on Wednesday, 23rd April, at 6:00 pm.
MEN v FAT is a football-based programme exclusively for overweight men who want to lose weight and get fit. All levels of fitness are encouraged to take part, and the classes can be accessed by Zoom so no fear of missing out.
Dr. Trudi Deakin, research dietitian and founder of the charity X-PERT Health said, “The X-PERT Weight and Wellbeing Programme is all about health and wellbeing. We deliver education in bite-sized chunks to develop knowledge, understanding, and the confidence for people to make self-informed decisions about their own health.
“The next programme is due to start on Wednesday, the 23rd of April. It’s virtual, so you can just log on to Zoom and attend in your own comfort, and it continues for 12 weeks. It’s completely free to attend, and it won’t just benefit you now, it will also benefit you in the future, your health and your wellbeing!”
Jason Kayly, participant in the first course was delighted with the results. He added, “I found it was just what I was looking for at the time, trying to lose weight and be healthier. I’ve completely changed the way I select food and eat food, it’s changed my relationship with food completely.
“When I do cricket training, I can’t quite keep up with the teenagers and the young ones, but there’s not many 52-year-olds that run up and down and doing all the bleep tests and all that stuff that people my age just want to do. So I’m quite proud of myself for doing that.
“11 pounds lost, and 5cm lost around the middle, which is good. I feel healthier and happier. The only downside is I have to buy new clothes, but that’s a price I’m willing to pay!”
There are 20 FREE places available on the programme. You can message chairman@ghrfc.com to secure your place.
Great Harwood Rovers have been a fixture in the local community since 1975. They are an FA Charter Standard Community Club, run solely by local volunteers for children’s grassroots football. The club now comprises of 27 teams for girls and boys ranging in age from Under 7s to Under 18s, plus a Mini League for 4 to 6 year olds – with over 350 active participants. You can see their website here: www.ghrfc.com
