National Fitness Day returns on Wednesday 16 September, and Tees Active is inviting people across the Borough to get moving with a packed programme of free activities, fitness challenges and exclusive offers designed to make being active more accessible than ever.
National Fitness Day is the UK’s biggest celebration of physical activity, led by ukactive, encouraging people of all ages and abilities to discover the benefits of moving more and taking positive steps towards a healthier lifestyle. This year’s campaign theme,“Powered by You”, celebrates the role everyone can play in improving their own health and wellbeing.
To mark the occasion, Tees Active and Activ8 Fitness Clubs are delivering a programme from Monday 14 to Friday 18 September, with opportunities to try new activities, access free facilities and take advantage of special membership offers.
Throughout the week, non-members can enjoy free gym passes at Activ8 Fitness Clubs, while on Wednesday 16 September visitors can take advantage of a free gym, swim and sauna pass, giving full access to Tees Active’s fitness and leisure facilities. Find out more here.
Fitness enthusiasts can test themselves in two exciting challenges running throughout National Fitness Day week.
The Gym Plank Challenge will see participants put their core strength to the test, with everyone completing the challenge entered into a prize draw. Meanwhile, the Technogym 2000 MOVEs Challenge encourages members and visitors to stay active by tracking their activity and reaching 2,000 MOVEs for the chance to win a prize. Find out more here.
Tees Active’s Health Team will be visiting venues across the borough on Wednesday 16 September, providing free health checks, including BMI measurements, blood pressure checks and wellbeing advice.
Health checks will be available at:
IB Leisure: 10:00am to 11:00am
Billingham Forum: 11:30am to 12:30pm
Stockton Splash: 3:00pm to 4:00pm
Thornaby Pavilion: 6:30pm to 7:30pm
A range of special team teach fitness classes will also be taking place throughout the day, including Aqua Fit, Bounce, Body Combat and Body Attack sessions across multiple venues. Find out more here.
National Fitness Day at Tees Active extends far beyond the gym.
Swimming activities include:
Free Parent & Toddler Fun Floats session at Billingham Forum
Free Adult Learn to Swim taster sessions at IB Leisure and Thornaby Pool
Free Adult Technique Improver session at Billingham Forum
Outdoor enthusiasts can join a free 5km run at Tees Barrage, while adventurers can enjoy half-price GoClimb sessions during the evening. Families and friends can also take advantage of a buy one get one free Simply Skate session at Billingham Forum Ice Arena. Find out more here.
Tees Active’s Health & Wellbeing Manager, Nadine Corner said “National Fitness Day is a fantastic opportunity for people to discover new ways to be active and experience the wide range of activities available across our venues. Whether you’re taking your first steps towards a healthier lifestyle or looking for a new challenge, we’re delighted to offer so many free and low-cost opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get involved.”
As a charitable leisure trust, Tees Active is committed to helping more people enjoy the physical, mental and social benefits of being active. National Fitness Day provides an opportunity for local residents to try new activities, build confidence and discover facilities and programmes that can support long-term health and wellbeing.
Whether you’re already active, returning after a break, or trying exercise for the first time, there has never been a better opportunity to get involved.
For full National Fitness Day details click here.
