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The Impact Of Gyms Closing. . .

Gyms are multifaceted.

People use gyms for a huge variety of reasons.

To improve self esteem.

For sports performance.

To socialise.

To manage mental health.

To work.

Gyms closing in the North West have a significant impact upon all aspects of physical and mental health.

We want to support people's physical and mental health through the gym closures.

We want to temporarily plug the gap and assist with all of these issues by providing an online support platform.

We will;

Keep you physically active, helping keep your physical and mental health in a good place . . .

Provide nutrition and supplement support and advice, helping keep your physical and mental health in a good place. . .

Provide a support and accountability network, helping keep your physical and mental health in a good place. . .

There is a small monthly cost which will be used to pay the coaches and public health scientists involved in the Covid-19 Wellness Support Programme.

Want to join us?

Get in touch.

Know someone who could benefit?

Ask them to get in touch.

All the support provided is done so with the backing of scientific data and research, and delivered with sincerity and passion with experienced health coaches. ... See more

🏃‍♀️Our Approach To Health🏃‍♂️

Do we have to run?

Is the first question we get when we start *every* intervention at Running Head First.

We get it.

RUNNING Head First does suggest that running will be involved.

And, yes. 99 times out of 100 we will ask you to run.

Why?

Because it drastically reduces your risk of dying early - that's a pretty good reason to run, isn't it?

We won't just ask you to run though.

Our team of @lpstrengthacademy, @ash___cox, @chrisredmondcoaching and @liaamennis understand health is a much greater issue than just getting people to run.

Our apporoach to health is aimed at;

Increasing your energy levels with sleep, nutrition and supplement protocols.

Increasing your None Exercise Activity Thermogenesis (NEAT) or, getting you to move more in day to day life to expend more energy.

And,

We ask you to reflect upon what you're achieving throughout the interventions, giving you adequate time and space to appreciate the benefits of what we're asking you to do.

We primarily want to improve the quality of your physical and mental health.

As well as the length of your life. ... See more

Couch to 5k Physical and Mental Wellbeing Programme.

*** Starting the Week Commencing 05/10/2020***

Do you want to start your running journey with Running Head First?

Do you want to look after your wellbeing?

Do you want to be a healthier and fitter person?

Yes? 👇

Join us on our @nhs couch to 5k programme.

We will take you from a total beginner, to a strong 5k runner.

This programme is fully subsidised by Running Head First CIC, through funding awarded by @officialsportengland - it is of no cost to the participants.

6 places maximum per course.

☀️Weekday Meeting Point:

📍LP Strength Academy, Wallasey Village.

🌒Weeknight Meeting Point:

📍New Brighton Promenade

🌳Saturday Meeting Point:

📍Location to vary

For more information or to book your place, contact us via social media or at chris@runningheadfirst.org

All social distancing and government guidelines will be adhered to at all times. ... See more

Today we joined our friends at @redwoodperformance - our director @ash___cox and coach @liaamennis for the #RSPH Level 2 - Understanding Mental Wellbeing Seminar.

It was fantastic to be around #Wirral based personal trainers who are investing their time and money into proritising their future clients #MentalHealth

As the physical and mental health of the Wirral continues in a downward trend, these coaches are going to be at the forefront of changing that trend.

Thank you Ash and Liam for a fantastic day and insight into the future health of our local area, and how we as coaches can have a significant impact in improving that.

For information on future courses and continued updates on all things physical and mental health, give the guys at Redwood Performance Institute a follow on their social media accounts. ... See more

We're extremely proud to form a relationship with @claremountssc & @clare_mount_pe to assist in their delivery of the @youthsporttrust #wellschools programme.

We'll be playing our part in helping the school promote the physical and mental health of the whole school community, inclusive of their pupils, their siblings, parents and guardians and the whole school staff.

We're creating a platform to primarily deliver the promotion of physical and mental wellbeing within the school community, and creating a pathway to ensure the future success of the programme.

To hear more about our partnership, have a listen to our director, Chris.

We would like to extend our thanks to @communitycapacitybuilderscic for their positive actions in helping build strong relationships and making such a project possible. ... See more

Do you want to start your running journey with Running Head First?

Socially distanced Couch to 5k running groups are starting soon in the Wallasey Area and online.

For more information, contact us via social media or at chris@runningheadfirst.org ... See more

Today we started paying our #NHSHeroes back for their continued hard work throughout the coronavirus pandemic.

We're implementing our #physicalhealth and #mentalhealth initiative, through #physicalactivity and #nutrition protocols.

We've had a fantastic start from the participants, and we're excited to see what significant support we can provide across the coming months.

Once again, to all our heroes, thank you. ... See more

Your football shirt donations paid for this kit for @poultonvictoriafc Under 9's.

Grassroots sports has suffered as a result of Covid-19.

Some teams are in a significant financial deficit compared to this time last year.

We support grassroots sport with our partners at @kitsforkidscic by supplying kit and equipment & mental health training for parents, guardians and coaches.

This allows children to stay playing the sports they love.

Improving;

Physical activity levels

Social engagement

Mental health

Gross and fine motor skills

And many more health related aspects of childrens development.

We're continuing to ask for your donations to help us support more children through sport.

Thank you to @poultonvictoriafc for inviting us in to your family. ... See more

@runningheadfirst are introducing a physical activity intervention for those experiencing mental health illness.
The purpose of the intervention is;
🔵 To improve mental health through physical activity
🔵 To improve physical and mental health through nutritional guidance
🔵 To improve mental and physical health through improved lifestyle factors, such as sleep hygiene.
The intervention will include the following;
🟡 A fully supported and coached Couch to 5K programme, as per NHS Couch to 5K guidelines to help keep you motivated
🟡 Nutritional support throughout the intervention, to enable you to make healthy, educated nutritional choices, improving both your physical and mental health & body composition
🟡 3 physical meet ups on a weekly basis for you to enjoy the social interaction and camaraderie, making connections with others
🟡 Daily communication and support via a private social media app, to help you along your journey and to keep in touch with your group, offering each other support throughout
🟡 Full regular assessments of participants to help you appreciate what you've achieved throughout the programme
The things you need to know;
🙂 The intervention is limited to 6 people, due to the nature and sensitivity of mental health illness and current social distancing measures
🙂 We will meet on two mornings or two evenings per week, + a Saturday morning.
🙂There is an application process to the intervention and is for those who are experiencing mental health illness. This is just to make sure we're the right people to help you.
🙂The meeting point will be in Wallasey, Wirral at @lpstrengthacademy or near by.
What to do next;
If you would like to register your interest in joining this intervention, please email:
📧chris@runningheadfirst.org
Or call our reception on;
☎️ 0151 315 1092
Just let us know you're interested in joining the group and a member of our team will be back in touch with you. ... See more

#youthmentalhealthday2020

Another date in the diary that resonates with Running Head First and our associated organisations.

We're very fortunate to be a position to provide mental health and physical activity services to the youth of our local population, working with our community partners within schools on the Wirral, football teams at a grassroots level and forming relationships with local NHS Trusts.

The population of the Wirral and it's surrounding areas experience some of the highest levels of ill mental health within the UK.

Over the decades, we believe it is imperative to stop this decline in our regions mental health, as well as addressing the current health status.

This can be done by aiding the youth of 2020 with their physical and mental health at an early stage.

Building healty and content individuals, with the skillset to maintain a healthy lifestyle throughout adulthood and into older age. ... See more