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Community Fit Club: your questions answered

With such an innovative format and exciting programme, you are bound to have lots of questions. So, the Sport and Physical Activity Team have compiled the following list of common questions and answers. If your question is not listed here, please call 020 8708 0955 to discuss the programme in more depth with our Sports Team.

What is Community Fit Club?
Community Fit Club is a healthy weight management programme. It's for people who are overweight and want to lose weight in a sustainable way. It's also a great way of introducing people to new activities as exercise is a big part of the programme.

When is it on?
It takes place on Saturdays from 10 am to 11 am at Fullwell Cross Leisure Centre.

How does it work?
You come along each week to a group session and you are weighed. Then you take part in a workshop on one of our healthy living themes. We will be giving you lifestyle challenges to do. Then you will be given tow vouchers to attend two activity sessions over the next week.

How much does it cost?
It costs £6 per week to attend which you'll agree is incredible value considering it includes two activities. There's also a one-off joining fee of £6.

Is it delivered by experts?
Yes, you can be reassured that you will be in good hands. Our instructors are very friendly and knowledgeable. In fact, we believe that you have a bit of the expert in you too and we'll be helping you to find the confidence to develop your own skills and knowledge about your health and fitness. All of our advice is based on evidence and knowing what works best for losing weight in a healthy way and keeping the weight off.

What is the healthy eating plan based on?
We have a double approach to food. We work with the 'Eatwell Plate', which is a tool developed by nutritionists to show you the best balance of the different food groups you should be eating for optimum health. We also provide you with a unique daily calorie target, based on your weight, height and age. This will tell you how much you should eat each day, because even though we want to help you to eat a more balanced diet, we realise that you can still eat too much healthy food and we want to help you to lose weight. We also provide lots of easy to use worksheets to help you keep track of where you are at in your personalised programme.

Which activities can I access?
We have put together a list of activities, which are inclusive with your weekly Community Fit Club membership. You can choose up to 2 of these and pick activities that suit your requirements and interests best. Details will be available at each weekly weigh-in session. There will be a range of classes at Wanstead Leisure centre, Fullwell Cross and Redbridge Cycling Centre.

I'm new to activities which ones will suit me?
Many new members to Community Fit Club haven't done any exercise for a long time. We always recommend that you start gently and build up as your strength and fitness improves. We offer a wide range of activities to suit all levels and we can help you to choose the activitiesactvities that are most suited to you.

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