Gym joins in city fitness challenge

Prize for person who hangs from bar for longest time

A gym in Uddingston is taking part in the Glasgow Hang Challenge tomorrow (Friday).

The challenge is open to everyone and will hopefully encourage residents to get fit.

And the winner (the person who hangs for the longest from all 14 gym locations taking part) will win a cash prize of £2500.

There are also random daily prizes specific to each location to be won.

The Glasgow Hang Challenge is from Scottish startup Voomfit, an online fitness portal, and they’ve set up bars in 14 locations across the city.

People from across Glasgow are invited to compete over the next two weeks – and whoever can hang from the bar for the longest time will win the prize.

Members of the public can go along to Elite Fitness in Uddingston from noon until 8pm to give the Hang Challenge a go.

A pair of Glasgow 2014 stars, Colin Gregor and Charlene Joiner, were among the first to get involved in the challenge.

The athletic duo now run PHIT, a high-intensity fitness class based at The Sanctuary in the West End.

Colin believes Voomfit’s initiative will continue the good work of the Commonwealth Games and encourage more people to get fit and healthy.

The former Scotland Sevens captain said: “Often there’s a barrier for people attending fitness classes or a new gym, it’s a step into the unknown for many. Hopefully this challenge can take away the fear factor and get even more people down to their local studio or fitness centre to see what they have to offer.

“It’s great to see so many small businesses working together on this initiative and getting behind it. We’re all on the same team, working hard to improve fitness and wellbeing across Glasgow.”

Commonwealth Games silver medal cyclist Charlene added: “Whether it’s high-intensity fitness training, Crossfit, yoga or watersports, there really is something for everyone when it comes to fitness in Glasgow.

“There are so many passionate instructors offering fun, unique and in many cases life-changing sessions across the city that we can all count ourselves very lucky.

“Colin and I are quite competitive so we’ll no doubt have a few shots before the challenge is up!”

Head to the Voomfit Facebook page for up-to-date info on the new Glasgow Hang Challenge, and how you can get involved.