Newcastle Emlyn class has the kettle out for keep fit!
A new exercise class in Newcastle Emlyn will get the kettle out to get more women and girls moving.
Carmarthenshire Council is offering a new session at Newcastle Emlyn Leisure Centre in a bid to get more females into regular exercise.
The class will focus on gym circuits, kettle bells and weight training for women – particularly those who have not been in the fitness habit or starting out for the first time.
A mixture of the training methods will be used educate women on the importance of strength training for women and the overall benefits, and to show that it doesn’t have to boring or dominated by males.
The female-only session will be held at the centre on Tuesdays between 4pm and 5pm.
Carmarthenshire Council is offering a new session at Newcastle Emlyn Leisure Centre in a bid to get more females into regular exercise.
The class will focus on gym circuits, kettle bells and weight training for women – particularly those who have not been in the fitness habit or starting out for the first time.
A mixture of the training methods will be used educate women on the importance of strength training for women and the overall benefits, and to show that it doesn’t have to boring or dominated by males.
The female-only session will be held at the centre on Tuesdays between 4pm and 5pm.
Newcastle Emlyn Fusion Gym fitness instructor Chrissie Appleby said: “It can be very daunting going into a gym or fitness class for the first time without the knowledge of how to use weights or what aspects will help the individual the most.
“Everyone is different and it’s often about getting training correct for the individual but also making sure their training and technique is making a difference.
“This session will be good exercise but also a chance to start out before moving to higher intensity training.”
With the county one of four areas of Wales to be targeted as part of the new Sport Wales What Moves You? campaign, a number of different opportunities to get females back into fitness will be put in place over the next few months.
The Council’s sport and leisure department will be running more sessions at leisure centre, aimed at women and girls, to encourage residents to bring a friend and get over that first big hurdle of getting back into the fitness habit.
Research shows that while gender differences in sports participation are not unique to Wales, the gap between females and males taking part still needs to be bridged.
For adults, figures show that males (62%) are more likely to participate in sport than females (51%). And there are twice as many male members (22%) of sports clubs than females (11%).
The ‘What Moves You?’ campaign is aimed at encouraging more women in Wales to get back into sport, or to take up a new sport for the first time.
To find out about opportunities locally or to promote your activities through the campaign: www.whatmovesyou.org.uk
Follow us on Twitter @whatmovesyou_ and help spread the word using #womeninsport or #whatmovesyou
Like us on Facebook and share the What Moves You? Facebook.com/whatmovesyouwales with your friends and fans.
“Everyone is different and it’s often about getting training correct for the individual but also making sure their training and technique is making a difference.
“This session will be good exercise but also a chance to start out before moving to higher intensity training.”
With the county one of four areas of Wales to be targeted as part of the new Sport Wales What Moves You? campaign, a number of different opportunities to get females back into fitness will be put in place over the next few months.
The Council’s sport and leisure department will be running more sessions at leisure centre, aimed at women and girls, to encourage residents to bring a friend and get over that first big hurdle of getting back into the fitness habit.
Research shows that while gender differences in sports participation are not unique to Wales, the gap between females and males taking part still needs to be bridged.
For adults, figures show that males (62%) are more likely to participate in sport than females (51%). And there are twice as many male members (22%) of sports clubs than females (11%).
The ‘What Moves You?’ campaign is aimed at encouraging more women in Wales to get back into sport, or to take up a new sport for the first time.
To find out about opportunities locally or to promote your activities through the campaign: www.whatmovesyou.org.uk
Follow us on Twitter @whatmovesyou_ and help spread the word using #womeninsport or #whatmovesyou
Like us on Facebook and share the What Moves You? Facebook.com/whatmovesyouwales with your friends and fans.
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