ignite: for good' presentation 10: do good, get fit, feel amazing, chris bennett

DO GOOD, GET FIT.

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Exercise has been designed out of our lives, particularly in cities. As a result, there is a demand for affordable, meaningful ways to exercise.

of people in the UK are members of gyms.11%

1/3 of people in the UK are overweight.

30% of us do enough exercise.

27% of gym members regularly attend.

1/10people over the age of 65 only see family or friends once a month.

13% of people over 65 in the UK say that they always or often feel lonely.

50% of people in the UK speak to their neighbours less than once a week.

COACH RUNS:

Nickrunner

For me, it was a new way to motivate myself.  Running for races, I’d done that.  It’s like the perfect combination. I can give something back, do something constructive with my running.

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Veronicacoach

It’s very helpful. I’m often on my own. It’s bad when you’re living on your own. I’m lucky. It’s something for him to do and it’s something for me. I look forward to it.

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GROUP RUNS:

We run and clear land for a community gardens, move rubble and tidy community centres. Group runs are regular, sociable and open to all abilities.

GROUP RUNS:Who We Work With:

• Individuals / groups• Community projects, charities

and social enterprises• Social sector Organisations

and companies.

• Reduce isolation and loneliness• Reduce depression• Improve cognitive ability• Improve well-being• Reduce falls

• Increased physical activity• Increased motivation to exercise• Sustainable exercise• Sense of achievement• Reduced depression

WHAT WE ACHIEVE:

1. Find other interested

people in getting

involved.

2. Check if it’s going to

work – trial group run

3. Find out if there is

support and demand.

PROCESS:

1. Show demand

-10 founder members are recruited

-20 runners signed up

-Funding proposal page is launched

2. Setup

Start location is chosen

Startup funding is confirmed

PROCESS:

4.Go!

The project is live.

Regular weekly runs begin.

3.Startup

Recruitment process is held for

trainer

Start date is set

Trainer is trained by GoodGym

Area website is launched

BATH

facebook.com/goodgym@goodgym

@goodgymbristolbristol@goodgym.org

BRISTOL

facebook.com/goodgym@goodgym

@goodgymbristolbristol@goodgym.org