Town hall staff join fitness drive

SCORES of council workers worked up a sweat as part of National Fitness Day.

More than 150 town hall staff took part in a range of activities from health MOTs and remedial massage to dance classes, walks and fitness challenges.

Events included Boogie Bounce classes which saw groups of eight people bouncing on small trampolines to music on the roof of Number One Riverside, as part of a full body workout that burns fat, strengthens and tones the core, legs and upper body and boosts the immune system.

Staff were encouraged to ‘dress down’ in their active wear and given 30 minutes to attend one of the sessions.

Those who took part were also entered into a prize draw to win a one month free pass to any Link4Life leisure centre.

Coun Jacqueline Beswick, cabinet member for health and wellbeing, said: “It is great that so many staff members took part in our national fitness day activities, tried something new and made that leap towards improving their own health.

“One of our aims as a council is to improve the health and wellbeing of all employees working in the borough of Rochdale, which will in turn improve their productivity and life experiences. Introducing physical activity into the work place is a great way to do that so I would like to urge all organisations in the borough to get moving and help us create a healthier borough.”

Andy King, chief executive officer, Link4Life said: “It was great to be a part of such a successful day and see so many involved and exercising. We hope that National