FIT FANS is a FREE health programme for men and women aged 35-65 who are looking to lose weight, get fitter and lead a more active life.
We have been funded over the past three years by the EFL Trust who are working in partnership with Public Health England to deliver the Fit Fans programme - locally known as Fit Hatters.
We are asking for your support in promoting the free course to local residents within the community or if you wish to attend yourself, you can find all the information you need below...
Is FIT FANS for you?
- Are you aged 35-65?
- Do have a BMI of 28+?
- Does your waist measure more than 38in males or 31in females?
Our new cohort begins on the week commencing Monday 9th January, where we will be holding inductions for our female cohort on Wednesday 11th Jan 2023 and for a male cohort on Thursday 12th Jan 2023 at Kenilworth Road Stadium, (Maple Road, Luton, Beds LU4 8AW) with the programme running from 7pm to 8.30pm each week.
What can you expect?
- 12 FREE weekly sessions at your local football club
- Meet other football fans on the same journey as you
- Learn how to make better choices to improve your lifestyle and health
- Be supported through your journey by club staff
FIT FANS has helped 1000’s of people – football fans just like you – to achieve long-term improvements in weight loss, physical activity, diet and general wellbeing. Participants on average lost over five per cent of their body weight during the 12-week programme.
Alongside our weekly sessions we also run maintenance sessions which we have set out below.
Away Day Fit Hatters
This is a circuit training and fitness session designed to get people moving and to meet new likeminded people at the same time. We combine circuit training with fitness exercises and then fun sports to finish off the session. These are running on Saturday morning at the Luton Town FC Community Trust training facitility in Luton - Ely Way - LU4 9QN 9.30am to 10:30am and the cost is £3.50.
Fitness class/Session
This is a fitness/exercise session where we look to stay active and on the move for as much as possible throughout the hour. The sessions are 6-7pm every Wednesday and we can have both male and females attend. Sessions are £10 for 3 sessions. These sessions are held indoors at Beech Hill Primary School (entrance via Hampton Road).
Walking football
Ran every Thursday evening 6pm to 7pm for our male participants and 7pm to 8pm for our female participants. This session is walking football only, but participants still manage to burn around 500-600 calories per session. These sessions are held at Beech Hill Primary School on their 3G astro pitch (entrance via Hampton Road)
To register your place or enquire about any of the above information please do not hesitate to get in touch with our Health Lead Beth Drake at Health@lutontown.co.uk or call on 01582 561622.
FIT FANS Key Messages
- I’m no longer diabetic
A poor diet can cause the level of glucose in the blood to become too high leading to Type 2 diabetes and can affect your everyday life.
FIT FANS can help you make those small manageable changes to your diet and activity each week, which will help you manage your blood sugar levels.
Be healthier.
- My blood pressure has dropped which makes my GP happier!
One in three people will have high blood pressure, with many not even realising it. It can put extra strain on your heart and other organs and put you at risk of life-threatening health conditions.
FIT FANS can help you lead a healthier lifestyle and lower your blood pressure by supporting you to lose weight, improve your diet and increase your exercise.
Be healthier.
- I'm way more confident and back at work!
Everyone has spells of feeling down, but depression can make you feel persistently sad and down for weeks or months at a time.
FIT FANS can open the door to meet people just like you, providing a place to talk about your challenges. FIT FANS can support you to make small manageable changes to your lifestyle that will improve your health and wellbeing
Be happier.
- My children have their Mum/Dad back
Out of breath and struggling to chase around after those little bundles or energy?
FIT FANS can help you make small manageable changes to your physical activity levels that will improve your fitness and get you through extra-time in the ‘back garden world cup final’ with your children.
Be more active.
- The friendships I’ve made will last a lifetime
Feeling close to and valued by other people is a fundamental human need and one that contributes towards your wellbeing and tackling poor mental health.
FIT FANS provides an opportunity to meet people just like you who will understand your challenges and support you on your journey to a healthier lifestyle way beyond the 12-week programme
Be happier.
- It’s 12 weeks that will change your life
A lot can happen in 12 weeks. The title race can change hands, football can come home, and you can make a huge change to your life.
Over 12 weeks, FIT FANS give you all the tools, information and support to make small manageable changes to your lifestyle that can make a huge difference to your life.
Be healthier, happier and more active.
- I’m much more positive and in control of my life
Being overweight and feeling low can affect your confidence and motivation leading to anxiety and depression.
FIT FANS can provide a positive environment to make small manageable changes to take control of your lifestyle to support weight loss, help you increase your activity and improve your mental health.
Be positive.