Physical Activity Consultant

Anneka Ransome is currently the Physical Activity Consultant for Nuneaton and Bedworth Leisure Trust. The PAC role is to assist in the reduction of inactivity and ill health throughout Nuneaton & Bedworth by encouraging and promoting active recreation and healthy lifestyles. Absolutely anyone above 8 years old with any condition can be referred to PAC.

Although our consultancy service is free, the cost of activities does vary. However in most circumstances we are able to provide concessionary rates for clients, and in some cases specific activities are free.

Aims of the Physical Activity Consultant

• Raise awareness of the benefits of exercise and physical activity
• Offer informal, friendly advice and assistance
• Actively work with local residents to increase activity levels
• Improve clients' lifestyles through nutrition, diet and exercise advice

Look below to see what's on offer!

1-2-1 Clients and Home Visits

This comprehensive service begins with the initial consultation and fitness assessments to ascertain the clients needs. A suitable programme is then tailored to suit the physical activity needs of the client. A thorough induction is then completed. The clients programme is then reviews again after 4-weeks and again after 3-months. Continued support is available throughout for activity and help with diet.

Junior Combat

Junior combat is a fun and energetic mixed martial arts aerobics class that incorporates combat games, circuits and nutritional advice. The class will develop a young person's overall fitness, strength along with improving co-ordination, agility, balance and general motor skills. The class which is aimed at people aged 8-16 years provides a great social environment for young people to become more active. This Class is held at the Jubilee Sports Centre on Wednesdays 4.45-5.45pm.

Sedentary and Residential Homes

A structured three session activity has been set up throughout Nuneaton and Bedworth to help educate residents on the importance of exercise and the best ways of staying healthy.

Stroke Class

The stroke class is a light exercise class designed to improve movement in stroke patients. The class was initially set up to help transfer stroke clients from a hospital environment to a fitness environment.

If you would like more information about any of the Physical Activity Consultant's activities please contact Anneka Ransome on (024) 7640 0547 or via email anneka.ransome@nbleisuretrust.org