City of York Council is inviting residents to take part in the men’s health programme with a range of activities and sessions to help them to become fitter and live healthier lifestyles.
The ten week course, which is led by the council’s Yorwellbeing service in partnership with York City Knights, will take place at York St John University sports park and see attendees take part in a series of physical activity sessions combined with educational workshops on modifiable lifestyle factors.
Starting at 7.30pm on Wednesday 13 September, the programme offers 90 minutes sessions designed to help individuals to become more aware of ways in which they can live happier and healthier lives.
The idea for this programme came from York City Knights fans and each session will be made up of a 45 minute educational workshop and a 45 minute physical activity session with access to the strength and conditioning suite used by the York City Knights first team.
The programme will run every Wednesday evening from 7.30pm until 9pm, from Wednesday 13 September up until Wednesday 15 November, aiming to engage with those individuals wanting to become more physically active and improve their health. The cost of the programme is £30 for the full 10 week course but people are urged to book in advance as spaces are limited.
The physical activity sessions will be tailored so they are appropriate to the requirements of the participants and the course is open to people of all ages and abilities.
Educational workshop topics will include:
- Incorporating physical activity into your daily lifestyle
- Meal planning and healthy diet choices
- Negative effects of smoking and alcohol on the body
- Promoting positive mental wellbeing.
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