Monday, February 14th, 2011
Denise Walker wins a Wii Fit console, by doing what her name suggests – Walking.
After receiving a pedometer on Erdington high street at our Health and Wellbeing centre, Denise got herself walking and text the number of steps she had achieved. ‘I don’t win anything and to win this is the icing on the cake’.
Not only has she won a games console, she has also earned herself a healthier lifestyle. Since entering she has continued to get use out of her pedometer, adding extra steps wherever she can.
‘I get off the bus (a stop early)… so I can walk a bit more.’
She’s even inspired her family.
‘I use it in the day and my partner uses it at night. He does loads – more than me. We have a little competition but I’d never be able to do as many’.
Before finding us, Denise admits she needed help. ‘I’m so unfit and I don’t know why. I brought a DVD, did the warm up and I was dead.’ ‘I don’t smoke, so why am I so unfit.’
But she got help from our range of offers, including the TXT4U service. It provides personalised and confidential health information direct to your mobile on topics such as keeping fit and exercise.
‘They’re brilliant. Really really interesting.’
Best of all, Health Exchange services are completely free.
With all these new Health Exchange activities and her Wii Fit, Denise is concentrating on looking and feeling great.
‘I cant believe it…(I can) go on holiday now, get fit and look fantastic.’
Click to find out more about our TXT4U service and our Erdington Health and Wellbeing centre
Tags: get fit, health, health exchange, holidays, keep fit, text, walks, Wii Fit, winner
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Friday, February 4th, 2011
It is day 17 of my 100 day challenge and I used Facebook to ask some of my friends what activities I should try to ensure that I could do something a little different every day. My friends have recommended skipping, belly dancing (this is being booked) and sky diving. All additional suggestions greatly welcomed for my other 83 days.
I am feeling fitter already and find that I have more energy particularly at evenings when I used to get a bit of a slump post getting the children up to bed and preparing the evening meal.
In the last few days I have had a 30 minute dance-athon with the children, did a power walk, and a canal side walk during one of my lunch hours. I also had an excellent spa day on Monday which included a good hour of swimming so it is working out quite nicely .
When I can, I am using the Wii fit and have just got the Wii fit Plus for my birthday; so this will increase my activities as well. I am due to start a Salsa class this evening.
I am glad I made the decision to take on the challenge and each time I tell people about it means that I am raising awareness of Macmillan Cancer as well.
Jennifer
Tags: cancer, challenge 100, dance, exercise, fitness, keep it fresh, macmillan, salsa, Wii Fit
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Thursday, January 13th, 2011
On Saturday 15th January we are hosting an open day event on the Erdington high street to promote our Health Information Shop, between 9am and 5pm.
Everyone is welcome to come along to take part in our walks, have a free health check*, take part in our Wii fit challenge and possibly even win one for yourself. We are challenging everyone to take a step towards better health in 2011. As such, we will be handing out pedometers to help you monitor your steps and motivate you to walk more. You can even enter our competition to win a Wii fit games console.
Alongside information on health and wellbeing, Health Information Shops provide access to health supporters, guiding you through our information kiosks and services, plus a regular timetable of contacts with our partner organisations, health advisors and intervention services. This open day will give you a taster of some of the services on offer.
To find out more contact Health Exchange on 0800 158 35 35, or visit our Health bus on the Erdington High Street, saturday 15th January, 9am-5pm.
Terms and Conditions: This is a lottery. Competition closes 12pm 21/01/11. A winner will be randomly drawn the following week. The winner will be contacted by text on or after this date. By participating in this competition you agree to participate in any promotions following the result. Only one entry per phone. By entering this promotion you will automatically be signed up to our automated text service, providing health information and solutions in your area. You can opt out of this service, at any time, by replying ‘STOP’ to 07537402470.
*Our health checks are NOT conducted by professionals. We will provide you with guidance and information to improve your health. Our staff are trained in methods of testing and health promotion but are not doctors. If you have serious health concerns please consult your doctor.
Tags: competition, erdington, health, january, public, Wii Fit, win a wii
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