Getting teenagers more active is aim of trust’s new scheme

Fife Sports and Leisure Trust is launching a new membership scheme aimed at encouraging young people to get active.

It is offering 14 to 15-year-olds their own membership programme, Active Teens, which will give them access to instructor-led group fitness classes.

Organisers hope the move will boost the number of young people achieving the recommended levels of physical activity of one hour per day.

Research shows only one in four teenagers between the ages of 12 and 15 are meeting the target.

Health and fitness coordinator Evelyn Crichton said: “We know that physical activity in childhood strengthens bones, increases muscle mass and also impacts on psychological wellbeing.

“In addition, evidence points to increased capacity for learning, improvement in self-esteem and better stress management following participation in increased physical activity.

“The trust’s membership programme is aimed to provide a fun, motivating environment for young people to join in instructor-led fitness classes.

“We ask that the young person is accompanied by an adult so it’s a great way for family and friends to get active together and enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits of physical activity.”

The trust offers more than 300 fitness classes per week, delivering latest trends such as Metafit, BodyPUMP, Zumba, group cycle and Floatfit with highly-qualified instructors.

For more information visit fifeleisure.org.uk.

Some youngsters are already enjoying the fitness scheme.