Fit To Tackle scheme held at Halliwell Jones Stadium

The 12-week weight loss programme organised by LiveWire involved 24 bootcamp sessions at The Halliwell Jones Stadium.

The Fit To Tackle scheme, which has just concluded, also provided those taking part with the opportunity to use LiveWire leisure facilities to encourage group members to continue exercise in the future.

And the course – an only men programme – saw a combined weight loss of 53st 12lb, with 41 participants losing five per cent of their starting weight.

Stuart Malone from Great Sankey, took part in the programme.

The 42-year-old said: “At the start of the Fit To Tackle program I was overweight, suffering with several weight-induced health issues and my mental health was in the gutter.

“Over the course of the 12-week programme I have seen my fitness improve exponentially, my health issues have improved to the point that my blood pressure medication can be reduced and, perhaps most importantly, my mental health is recovering.

“I wholeheartedly recommend that if anyone is thinking about joining the program they do it.

“The staff and mentors who run the program are incredibly supportive, as are your fellow participants.”

Tom Kearney, LiveWire lifestyles advisor and Fit To Tackle coach, said: “Our first programme back at the stadium was a huge success, with a collective weight loss of 53st 12lbs and almost all participants reporting an improvement of mood and mental wellbeing.

“Over the 12 weeks the participants were put through a variety of exercise sessions utilising the stadium steps and concourses, along with taster sessions for mainstream fitness classes and an Offload session delivered by the Warrington Wolves Foundation.

“During the final month of the programme, participants were given all-inclusive access to all LiveWire facilities to allow them the opportunity to try and break down any final barriers they may have had towards exercise especially once the programme is finished.

“Our next men’s only programme will be starting in January and we are expecting a high volume of applicants so please be quick and follow the link below to apply.”

Applications are now open for the programme which will relaunch in January at a cost of £30.

For more information and to apply, visit: www.livewirewarrington.co.uk/lifestyles/fit-to-tackle/

The programme was held at Halliwell Jones Stadium