Fit for Life Schools is a physical fitness programme based in Ferryhill, aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people. The programme is designed to be implemented in schools and offers a digital fitness resource that supports the delivery of high-quality functional fitness workouts.
The Fit for Life sessions are 10 minutes in duration and aim to be of high intensity. They include muscle and bone strengthening exercises and are specifically designed to support individual personal development. An impact study conducted by the programme revealed that regular participation in Fit for Life sessions at school had a positive impact on children's health and wellbeing.
The programme is particularly important for schools because it addresses the issue that a large percentage of children are not engaging in enough physical activity to benefit their health. Additionally, a significant number of Y6 pupils are overweight or obese, and there is a growing mental health crisis among young people. Fit for Life aims to alleviate these issues by promoting physical activity, which has been shown to have positive effects on both physical and mental health.
Fit for Life goes beyond just fitness, as the workouts are designed to foster personal development. Whether it's an individual Tabata-based workout that requires independence, determination, and resilience, or a team workout that promotes speaking, listening, strategizing, and teamwork, the programme aims to enhance various skills and abilities.
Moreover, Fit for Life supports the education of children in understanding how to keep physically and mentally healthy. The programme encourages social interaction during workouts, promoting teamwork and positive contributions to the team. The inclusive and non-intimidating nature of Fit for Life workouts has been particularly beneficial for children who may not enjoy traditional team sports.
An annual subscription to Fit for Life costs 469. 80 + VAT, providing one year's access for the entire school. In an average-sized school with six classes of 30 children, this equates to just 2. 53 per child per year for a high-quality fitness programme.
Even if implemented with just one class of 30 children, the cost would only amount to 1. 27 per child per month.
For more information or to sign up for Fit for Life, individuals can contact the programme through the provided email, phone number, or online contact form. Fit for Life is committed to improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people, providing them with the best opportunity to lead happy, healthy, and successful lives.