Last updated on February 12th, 2021 at 01:28 pm
About the session
Physical activity has a huge potential to enhance our wellbeing. Even a short burst of 10 minutes’ brisk walking increases our mental alertness, energy and positive mood. Participation in regular physical activity can increase our self-esteem and can reduce stress and anxiety.
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Feel energised and work up a sweat with Gemma, as she puts you through your paces in our Get Fit session on Friday 12th February at 12:30pm
When participating in any exercise there is the possibility of physical injury. If you engage in any of the exercises on this website, you agree that you do so at your own risk. St Helens and Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and the instructors in the videos do not accept responsibility for any injury or accident incurred as a result of following the exercise videos.
About Gemma
Gemma is a Sports Development Professional and has been working for St Helens Council for 17 years. Her goal is to get ‘more people, more active, more often’. Working in partnership with local sports clubs and National Governing Bodies, Gemma aims to improve facilities, upskill coaches and volunteers and provide sustainable opportunities for people to take part in sport and physical activity.
If you enjoyed this session you can connect with the St Helens Sports Development Team on Facebook, Twitter and the St Helens Council website
Beginner Fitness is every Thursday 5-5.30pm on Zoom (Free to attend). Email GemmaIreland@sthelens.gov.uk for the Zoom link and passcodes.
St Helens Sports Development Team also deliver local programmes, aimed at supporting people who are currently inactive, to take their first steps into a more active lifestyle. These include our popular Couch to 5k, Beginner Fitness and Pilates, Fit Forever sessions aimed at older adults and a varied programme for young people too!
