To continue to support those who wish to lead a healthier lifestyle, including NHS Lanarkshire employees, NHS Lanarkshire has introduced digital Weigh to Go classes.
Residents can now take part in Weigh to Go from home with new digital sessions launching week commencing Monday 11 September. Pick between North Lanarkshire Council, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture and Getting Better Together Shotts who are offering these new classes:
- North Lanarkshire Council – Every Thursday 5.30pm – 7.00pm. To book please email W2G@northlan.gov.ukwho will provide full information and answer any other questions you may have. Or, call Mel Menzies, health and wellbeing manager, on 07939 284 738.
- South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture – Every Monday from 6pm-7.30pm. To book please email crone@southlanarkshireleisure.co.ukwho will provide full information and answer any other questions you may have.
- Getting Better Together Shotts – Every Wednesday from 10am-11.30am. To book please contact William: 07934210498or email william@shottshealthyliving.com. You can also sign up using this online form.
All NHS Lanarkshire staff are welcome to attend this free programme where you’ll be encouraged to make healthier choices that then turn into positive daily habits, alongside a low impact exercise class, before progressing to Weigh to Go Maintenance.
The class is led by a qualified instructor and consists of 45 minutes of healthy eating and lifestyle interactive chat, then a 45 minute low impact exercise class, along with a confidential weigh in. Weigh to Go Maintenance focuses on 45 minutes of low impact exercise, but with a shorter session on healthy eating and lifestyle change discussion.
David Kennedy, health improvement senior – physical activity, NHS Lanarkshire, said: “Weigh to Go is a fantastic programme for those looking to make healthy lifestyle changes and now, attendees will find these changes are even more sustainable with our launch of digital Weigh to Go.
“Since Weigh to Go launched, I’ve enjoyed hearing the inspiring stories of those who have made positive healthy changes in their lives, not only where weight loss is concerned but also new confidence, managing to reverse type 2 diabetes diagnosis and visiting the gym for the first time.
“These new digital classes allow for more people to sign up and take part from home. I would urge anyone thinking of making any healthy changes to give it a try. The programme incorporates both an education and physical activity element tailored to suit all fitness levels.”
