change4life

Harpers Fitness is helping the nation get fitter and healthier as part of a new Government social-marketing campaign to increase the public’s awareness of the benefits of regular physical activity and an active lifestyle.

The campaign is called change4life, and is a national initiative run by the Department of Health with support from the Fitness Industry Association. change4life aims to motivate people to eat well, move more, and live longer and thousands of fitness facilities in the UK like Fitness First are linking with their local communities to help achieve this goal.

Inactivity and obesity-related illness cost the UK economy nearly £16 billion last year, and is likely to cost £50 billion by 2050.  Becoming more active (the Government recommends 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times per week) would significantly decrease early mortality rates in the UK and save tax payers billions.

In order to maintain a healthy weight, we need to both eat well and move more. Many families are making changes that will help them live healthier and longer.

Visit www.nhs.uk/change4life or call 0300 123 4567 for more information.