Hull FC Community Foundation fitness sessions

Hull FC Community Foundation are hosting a number of fitness sessions aimed at encouraging more people to get active. There are a variety of sessions on offer which include:

Unite Fitness

For women only (18+). Unite Fitness is focused on empowering women living in Hull to come together and participate in activities that support their physical and mental wellbeing. These classes will involve a 45-minute fitness session that is adaptable to women of all fitness levels, followed by a variety of social and educational empowerment activities. Some sessions will involve visits from organisations like HEY Mind, nutritionists, personal trainers, sports, and exercise coaches such as clubbercise and netball, and other health and wellbeing professionals.

Match Fit

For men only (35+). Match Fit is a weekly programme for men aged 35+. Each week we work through 60 minutes activity.  The activity sessions are tailored to those new to exercise, or those who have been out of the swing of things for a while. ‘Match Fit’ sessions will be led by qualified Hull FC wellbeing instructors who have a track record of delivering physical activity programmes to inactive participants. The project also includes visits from first team players.

Our Best Years

Mixed (50+). Our Best Years’ will offer inclusive opportunities for fans to meet new people, make friends, and participate in activities which promote health and social outcomes. Sessions will also aim to increase your physical activity with a mixture of chair exercises, Thai chi, walks around West Park and other active games to get you moving. There will be social development opportunities such as arts & crafts, music, poetry reading, bingo, quizzes, and reminiscence with ex-players. Information and advice are also available – we are here to support your needs.

Energise Club

Young People (5-11 years). Energise club’ is an after-school club for children aged between 5-11 years of age and is designed to improve their health and fitness with fun games and learning activities.

There will be two sections to the session: an active fitness section and a classroom-based learning activity section. Some of the fitness activities will include playing a variety of sports games e.g., rugby, football, tennis, rounders etc, as well as gym style activities e.g., fun circuits, and games that will encourage team building and leadership skills! The classroom-based learning will involve teaching about a certain topic e.g., Food groups, and be followed by fun activities such as arts & crafts, cooking, card games, using food props etc.

Walking Rugby

For men (50+). The Hull FC Community Foundation’s Walking Rugby programme is set to support older men with their physical and mental wellbeing. The aim of the project is to help build social connections, whilst improving mental wellbeing and developing a greater understanding of healthy lifestyles.

Veterans

Mixed (50+). The programme will be led by Foundation officers with lived experience of Afghanistan, with an aim of empowering improved wellbeing, social connections, and long-term prosperity for veterans. Activities will include supporting Afghanistan and Iraq veterans to become peer mentors who will be empowered to deliver the ‘Connect Club’ from the MKM Stadium on a weeknight. Whilst this two-hour session will involve activities such as pool, table tennis, and darts, its most powerful ability will be to allow veterans to connect and build comradeship over a tea or coffee with their peers.

For further information on any of the above activities, please contact Maisie Malton, Head of Health and Wellbeing – Maisie.malton@hullfc.com, 01482 304260 or visit Home – Hull FC Foundation