Free fitness sessions to celebrate Inclusive Fitness Week

One of Sheffield’s top sporting venues will be helping disabled people to increase their participation in physical activity with free fitness sessions.

On Friday May 7, Don Valley Stadium will be offering free Fitness Testing for disabled users, which includes BMI, body fat and blood pressure testing, body measurements and general fitness testing.

The sessions have been organised to mark the national Inclusive Fitness Week 2010, which runs from May 3-9 and aims to bring together IFI (Inclusive Fitness Initiative) accredited facilities and focuses on introducing disabled people to local leisure and physical activity opportunities.

Throughout the week, Sheffield International Venues, which operates Don Valley Stadium, is also offering a free day pass for those with a disability.

With their free Fitness Unlimited day pass, visitors will be able to make use of facilities at Don Valley Stadium, Ponds Forge International Sports Centre, Concord Sports Centre and Hillsborough Leisure Centre, including swimming pools, gyms, fitness classes, spas and a 400m outdoor athletics track.

Those with a registered disability and their carers or companions, who sign up for a 12 month Fitness Unlimited membership during the Inclusive Fitness Week will also get a free months membership.

Don Valley Stadium, Concord Sports Centre and Hillsborough Leisure Centre are all IFI accredited facilities with easy access lifts, parking bays, IFI accredited equipment and specialist staff.  They also offer varying low impact group fitness classes, hearing loops and buddy systems.

Julie Mosley, marketing and promotions manager for Fitness Unlimited said: “We are thrilled to offer these exclusive taster sessions for disabled individuals as part of IFI week and it highlights SIV’s commitment to making fitness accessible to all.

“As IFI accredited facilities, we aim to offer all our members, both disabled and non disabled, a flexible and comfortable work out experience with fantastic access to all our facilities.”

Everyone is welcome throughout the week. To register for a free fitness test at Don Valley Stadium call 0114 2233638 or email info@fitnessunlimited.co.uk

To qualify for a free day pass or for more information about Inclusive Fitness Week visit www.fitnessunlimited.co.uk/ifi