Birmingham Community Leisure Trust (BCLT) has launched a new support programme across its leisure centres in Birmingham, offering tailored guidance for customers using GLP-1 weight loss medications, such as Ozempic and Semaglutide.
The programme aligns with new research from the leisure industry association, ukactive, and one of the global leaders in group fitness, Les Mills. Their research has highlighted the importance of regular exercise and resistance training for people taking GLP-1 medications.
Each of the BCLT centres offering the new support programme will have a fitness instructor specifically trained in how to support people taking GLP-1 medication. They will offer bespoke guidance, focusing on building strength and supporting healthy weight loss.
Sarah Berne, Health and Wellbeing Manager for Serco Leisure, which operates the centres in partnership with BCLT, said: “With increasing numbers of people using weight loss medications, the programme aims to help customers lose weight safely while protecting muscle mass.
“While GLP-1 medications can support weight loss, exercise remains essential, and this programme ensures customers have access to qualified instructors who can help them maintain strength, confidence and overall health.” The leisure centres offering these sessions are Beeches Pool & Fitness Centre, Billesley Tennis & Fitness Centre, Cocks Moors Woods Leisure Centre, Erdington Leisure Centre, Fox Hollies Leisure Centre, Ladywood Leisure Centre, Northfield Leisure Centre, Stechford Leisure Centre, Wyndley Leisure Centre and Alexander Stadium.
Customers using weight loss medications and wanting to find out more or book a session, should visit the Birmingham Leisure website. Established in 2015, the trust works in partnership with Birmingham City Council to revitalise the city's sport and leisure centres and offer value for money leisure services.
Its vision is the creation and maintenance of a first-class range of healthy leisure and recreational activities and facilities to serve all parts of the community.
For Serco Leisure, their vision is to help their customers make more of every day. They run gyms, swimming pools, event venues and National Sports Centres, including Bisham Abbey, Lilleshall and the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont Country Park. They run gyms, swimming pools, event venues and major sports facilities like Lilleshall National Sports Centre, Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre, the National Water Sports Centre at Holme Pierrepont Country Park and Stoke Mandeville Stadium, the birthplace of the Paralympic movement.
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