Six-a-side football weight loss programme set to kick off in High Wycombe
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A weight loss programme based around six-a-side football that has helped UK men lose nearly 400,000 pounds of weight is set to kick off in High Wycombe.
A six-a-side football programme that has already helped over 15,000 men across the UK tackle obesity is set to kick off in High Wycombe with places still available for new players.
The six-a-side football club, organised by MAN v FAT Football, will meet on Friday evenings from Friday 25th March 2022 at Wycombe Leisure Centre, Handy Cross. Some men may qualify for funding if they have a Buckinghamshire County Council postcode.
The football clubs are specifically aimed at overweight and obese men with a BMI of higher than 27.5.
MAN v FAT, an FA-affiliated scheme, currently has more than 7,500 players taking part in over 150 clubs across the UK. The programme was created by Andrew Shanahan, who, fed-up with traditional weight loss classes primarily aimed at women, decided to develop a programme that combines the beautiful game with achievable weight loss goals for men. The total amount of weight lost by MAN v FAT players in the UK currently stands at almost 400,000 pounds.
Before matches, players are weighed, which is followed by a 30-minute game of six-a-side, with extra goal bonuses awarded to teams based on the amount of weight players have lost. Weight loss and match scores then contribute to teams league positions within a club. Players receive additional support including healthy meal recipe ideas and tips on general fitness.
Richard Crick, Head of MAN v FAT Football, says: ‘We are delighted to be expanding our programme to High Wycombe following many successful years of helping men lose weight and improve their lifestyle elsewhere in the country and we urge any local men interested in taking part to get in touch.
MAN v FAT isn’t just about losing weight, it’s about enjoying sport in a friendly environment, learning about healthy lifestyle and diet – while making new friends.‘
Players can join up at www.manvfat.com/football and they can get more information by calling 0345 163 1042 or emailing [email protected] .
*Source of article : Press release on behalf of MAN v FAT.
