Free netball sessions on offer in Hampshire to help locals lose weight

By Howard Robinson
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Published 26th Jun 2024, 12:29 BST
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Hampshire residents can now apply to join a free of charge 12-week netball programme that begins on at the end of July thanks to funding from Hampshire County Council. The offer is part of the gloji Exercise Support programme, a digital platform that works around busy schedules, and is available to eligible local residents.

In addition to the netball, the programme also offers free access to digital weight loss support.

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All abilities are welcome, so whether you are a complete beginner or already know your way around a netball court, you can take part. Each session starts with a weigh-in and guidance from an expert health coach to help you set goals and work towards achieving them. Then it’s onto the court to play two short games, with rolling substitutions and breaks factored in. The program aims to help participants gradually build up their fitness, skills and confidence. with gloji by your side to help you every step of the way.

In between the weekly netball sessions, participants can go online to learn how to take their health and wellbeing to the next level. They receive free access to a digital weight loss programme that includes a 12-week interactive video series, hundreds of articles, tips and guides, as well as delicious, simple and nutritious recipes and a handy online journal to track their progress.

Hampshire residents can now apply to join a free of charge 12-week netball programme.Hampshire residents can now apply to join a free of charge 12-week netball programme.
Hampshire residents can now apply to join a free of charge 12-week netball programme.

To help then work on their mobility and strength, participants also get free unlimited access to use gloji’s online gym. They can select from a huge range of live and on-demand sessions to do from the comfort of their own home.

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Emma Seabrook, 43, from the Isle of Wight, is one of those who has taken part in the gloji programme before.

“I have found it inspiring, and it has enabled me to make healthier life changes,” says Emma.

“The healthier choices I have made to my diet and lifestyle has impacted on my overall health, lowering my blood pressure and cholesterol.I would strongly suggest people maketime each week to watch the videos, and make little changes on a weekly basis, and then become established with those changes before introducing more changes.”

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Limited free spaces are available now so to find out more about gloji’s Exercise Support programme and see if you’re eligible to sign up, visit https://hampshire.gloji.org.uk/

Sessions will take place in the early evening at the Gang Warily Community Centre, Newlands Road, Southampton from Monday 29th July 2024, and at the Hurst Leisure Centre, Brimpton Road, Baughurst, Tadley from Thursday 1st August 2024.

Related topics:HampshireHampshire County CouncilSouthampton

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