1. Fitness Is for Everyone Contrary to what we see portrayed in fitness magazines and throughout social media, fitness is for everyone. Fitness isn’t for a particular size, gender, shape, age, or ethnicity. You don’t need to look a certain way to have a ‘fit’ body, nor do you need to possess any particular physicalContinue reading “Diversity and Inclusion in Fitness – Why We Need More of It”
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Caterpillar Crawl
(Group size: 6+) http://www.gamesfitness.com/2015/01/caterpillar-crawl/ 2 people stand back to back in half squat. Other do the same next to them to form a tunnel. The 2 people at the back then crawl through the tunnel to the front and resume the back to back half squat and yell “go” for those at the back toContinue reading “Caterpillar Crawl”
Do you Jōbu?
Jōbu 丈夫 (pr. Joe-boo) – is Japanese, meaning robust, durable, sturdy, strong, healthy. We are a social enterprise providing a free booking app for those wanting to join in fun social physical activity & for Trainers (no fees for trainers or participants). We use behavioural science to help motivate people to start and stay active.Continue reading “Do you Jōbu?”
Friends With Benefits
Are you a Trainer or Coach? Do you have a referral program? How active is it? Did you know that 72% of physical activity groups get their new participants from referrals. Having an active referral program is a high priority for developing new participants. Having new participants join in means that others can make moreContinue reading “Friends With Benefits”
Getting Those Who Are Not Active, Active, Using Behavioural Science Referral Techniques
Sophie Leming, MSc Health Psychology, MSc Human Movement Science
Just do it or just don’t
Taking part in physical activity means; you are likely to live longer you will need the NHS less your mental health will be better you will have more confidence, self esteem and more friends your muscles and bones will be stronger blood pressure will improve, less chance of cancers, dementia, diabetes, stroke… your brain willContinue reading “Just do it or just don’t”
Push Up Wave
(Group size: 3+) http://www.gamesfitness.com/2015/05/push-up-wave/ Facing into the circle, people take the push up position. One player taps the player to their right, who then does a push up and taps the player to their right. Several waves can be started. When a player collapses they do crunchies and still pass on any taps. Who can stayContinue reading “Push Up Wave”
What do you do to improve your own, and others, physical, mental and social wellbeing?
One of the best gifts you can give a family member, friend or colleague is helping them improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing. A great approach to improving all these is taking part in social physical activity (SPA). Everyone has some level of fitness and it is important to maintain or improve it andContinue reading “What do you do to improve your own, and others, physical, mental and social wellbeing?”
3 Social Benefits of Exercise
Confidence When you exercise, you improve your self-confidence and self-esteem. You are likely to be more open with others, more involved, and more social overall. When you stick to a routine exercise regimen and see results, the effects are powerful. As you get stronger and faster confidence follows. Knowing that you can follow through withContinue reading “3 Social Benefits of Exercise”
Throw and Go
(Group size: 1+) http://www.gamesfitness.com/2015/01/throw-go/ Each person has a medicine ball or sandbag. They push/throw it as far as possible using a chest pass. Race or relay. Repeat until reaching the finish line 👜
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