HIGH LIFE HIGHLAND SAYS 'MOVE IT TO LOSE IT'

20th November 2011

Since High Life Highland (HLH) launched its festive season winter workout programme, Move it to Lose it, on November 14th, more than 1300 people across the Highlands have signed up to shape up in the run-up to Christmas, and to step into 2012 healthier and fitter.

The Christmas Challenge has struck a chord with people everywhere, and newcomers are still signing up every day. Top of the Move it to Lose it league is Lochaber Leisure Centre, where an impressive 267 people have signed up, followed by Invergordon with 178 and Craig Maclean with 117. In all, 15 HLH sports and leisure facilities are offering the chance to Move it to Lose it, and by November 17th, 1312 people in total had committed to the Challenge, which offers professional fitness assessments and individual structured exercise programmes.

Drew Millar, Chair of HLH who is leading from the front by signing up himself says: "This is a fantastic response to our first pan-Highland initiative, and we are delighted that so many people have made the choice to kick-start a healthier lifestyle."
There's also good news for those who haven't yet taken up the Move it to Lose it Challenge - there are still places left, so if you've only just worked up the enthusiasm, you can still join the programme.

And for people who've already signed up, remember you can offer your Buddy Vouchers to friends who might be persuaded to join - as we're sure they can count on you for some moral support as you shape up for Christmas together!

Drew Millar says, "As far as HLH is concerned, all of our participating facilities are still recruiting newcomers to the programme. It's a great, fun way to get fit, lose weight and do something positive that will have a lasting impact on your physical and mental health. And if you've set your heart on a special Christmas outfit, it's going to look even better on you if you've taken up the Challenge!"

To take the first step, all you have to do is go along to your nearest participating HLH facility, where friendly, helpful staff will point you towards a fitter and healthier festive season.

MOVE IT TO LOSE IT CHALLENGE
Participating Leisure Centres No. of participants as of 15/11/11
Alness Swimming Pool 23
Invergordon Leisure Centre 158
Sutherland Swimming Pool Complex 40
Tain Royal Academy Community Complex 75
Thurso Swimming Pool 109
Wick Swimming Pool 55
Dingwall Leisure Centre 70
Black Isle Leisure Centre 72
Lochbroom Leisure Centre 25
Gairloch Leisure Centre 20
Arainn Fhinn, The Fingal Centre 50
Nairn Leisure 48
Craig Maclean Leisure Centre 80
Badenoch Centre 74
Lochaber Leisure Centre 240

About High Life Highland
High Life Highland (HLH) was established on October 1st 2011, to deliver a suite of Community Learning and Leisure services on behalf of The Highland Council. With headquarters in Inverness and a staff of over 1000, it works to enhance quality of life in the Highlands by developing, delivering and promoting leisure and learning opportunities to all sectors of the community. Its nine specialist areas of service cover: Adult Learning, Youth Work, Outdoor Education, Archives, Arts, Museums, Leisure facilities, Libraries and Sport.