22 January 2025
Support is available for men in North Northamptonshire who wish to adopt healthier lifestyle habits in the New Year and onwards.
North Northamptonshire Council has partnered with Northampton Town Football Club Community Trust to reintroduce a 12-week initiative designed for men aged 30 to 65 with a body mass index (BMI) exceeding 28kg/m2.
This programme, Fit Cobblers, is free for participants and is offering 25 spots for weekly sessions held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hemmingwell Community and Skills Centre in Wellingborough.
During the first hour of the sessions, attendees will engage in classroom-based learning covering subjects like nutrition, exercise, alcohol, and food, utilizing methods such as SMART goal setting to help establish enduring healthy habits.
In the second hour, participants will take part in a physical activity segment that could include walking football, circuit training, yoga, and long walks.
We’re thrilled to fund this remarkable programme again, which has inspired so many men to pursue healthier lifestyle choices.Embracing positive changes for healthier living has numerous advantages, and I encourage anyone interested to reach out.
Cllr Gill Mercer, Executive Member for Adults, Health and Wellbeing
It’s fantastic to collaborate with the Northampton Town FC Community Trust once again to offer this incredibly well-received programme.Though it’s easy to set positive intentions at the onset of a New Year regarding a healthier lifestyle, maintaining the dedication necessary can be challenging. That’s where initiatives like this provide great support, and real-life examples show the course has significantly influenced individuals’ lives.
We are dedicated to making North Northamptonshire a healthier community and I’m delighted to witness this crucial effort. Kudos to those who have participated previously and best of luck to those accepting the challenge this year.
Jason Smithers, Leader of the Council
The Fit Cobblers programme is an inclusive initiative designed to assist participants in reaching their long-term objectives.Success encompasses more than just weight loss; it involves awareness of your conscious decisions, fostering a healthy relationship with food and exercise, becoming active, and prioritizing your own needs to cultivate an improved version of yourself. We eagerly anticipate delivering this programme once more.
Akshay Mistry, Health and Wellbeing Officer at Northampton Town Football Club Community Trust
Individuals can sign up for the programme and discover additional information online.
Alternatively, they may email: [email protected]
Case Study
The Fit Cobblers has experienced success in many different forms throughout the years; however, in the most recent men’s programme, Travis shed over 10kg in a 12-week duration simply by implementing basic practices.
I managed to lose weight throughout the programme and I’m still progressing now; my daily step count increased from 6,000 to 40,000.I’ve made numerous friends during the programme, and we stay connected via WhatsApp and meet up for casual football on Thursdays, which is great, as the programme has not only helped me lose weight and improve my health but also positively impacted my mental well-being and helped me forge many friendships while becoming more active.
Travis
Following the completion of the programme, Travis joined the Claret Mountaineers for their 2024 challenge of the Jurassic Coast walk and successfully completed the 12-mile trek with an ascent of over 3,000ft in 10 hours.
Losing this weight has enhanced my confidence to participate in the Claret Mountaineers Jurassic Coast Walk.I truly enjoyed the challenge, and despite its difficulties, I finished it; I wouldn’t have been confident enough to tackle that walk prior to the programme, but I am now eager to do the walk again next year.
Travis