Being physically active and eating a healthy balanced diet are important for not only our physical health, but are also a great way to boost our emotional and mental wellbeing.
To support Lanarkshire residents who wish to lead a healthier lifestyle, NHS Lanarkshire has a free, community adult weight management group; Weigh to Go, which is available to anyone aged 16 and older.
Run in partnership with North Lanarkshire Council and South Lanarkshire Leisure, Weigh to Go can be accessed across North and South Lanarkshire Leisure centres. Participants can also access the class from the comfort of their own home with Weigh to Go’s online Zoom classes.
Each class is led by a qualified instructor, and consists of a 45 minute healthy eating and lifestyle interactive chat, followed by 45 minutes of a low impact exercise class, and is open to anyone who wishes to join.
Weigh to Go online was initially piloted throughout the Covid pandemic, and was such a success it will continue to run alongside the face-to-face group classes which have relaunched at limited number of leisure centres across Lanarkshire.
One participant of the online class commented: “I signed up to Weigh to Go mainly looking to find something that combined healthy eating planning and exercise.
“I love the class, the instructor is really supportive and demonstrates each exercise. He encourages us and mixes up the exercises each week which is really motivating.”
Martin Webb, health improvement senior – Adult Healthy Weight, at NHS Lanarkshire, said: “Weigh to Go is a great chance to continue to improve your overall health and wellbeing.
“The programme incorporates both an education and physical activity element tailored to suit all fitness levels, and anyone in Lanarkshire is welcome to come along.
“Held by a friendly, qualified instructor, you will be supported on your journey to eat healthier and become more physically active.”
Melanie Menzies, health and wellbeing manager, North Lanarkshire Council, commented: “After successfully piloting our online classes we are delighted they will continue alongside our hugely popular Weigh to Go programme within our centres.
“We’re looking forward to welcoming all attendees who wish to join.”
Scott Crone, health development officer, South Lanarkshire Leisure, said: “Our popular, Weigh to Go classes are available for residents to join in and receive advice on living an overall healthier, balanced lifestyle, including exercise.
“Each week covers different health and wellbeing topics and how attendees can implement these into their current lifestyle.
“The exercise section of the class will also contribute to the NHS recommended amount of weekly physical activity (150 minutes).”
If you’re interested in registering or finding out more information, contact:
North Lanarkshire Council- Menziesmel@northlan.gov.uk
South Lanarkshire Leisure – scott.crone@southlanarkshireleisure.co.uk
View full timetable of online and onsite classes for North Lanarkshire Leisure.
View full timetable of online and onsite classes for South Lanarkshire Leisure.
