Doncaster’s Fit Rovers shed over 41 stone
Club Doncaster Foundation’s Fit Rovers course has so far engaged with 86 men, losing an astonishing collective total of 41 stone and 13 pounds.
The eight-week healthy lifestyle course, currently undertaking it’s fourth group, provides men across Doncaster the chance to make dramatic changes with weekly interactive workshops and exercise sessions tailored to the needs of every individual.
Participants on the third and most recent course combined a weight loss of eight stone, four pounds with all 16 participants collectively dropping 103cm from their waist circumference.
Scott Copeland, programme leader, who is proud of the groups continual hard work, said: ‘’Once again the graduates from our last Fit Rovers programme achieved and surpassed the goals they set themselves in week one.
“Every single person has their own story and reasons for attending Fit Rovers and the incredible weight loss they have achieved is not where the transformation ends.
“All 16 members that completed the course showed an increase in their wellbeing as measured by the WHO 5 wellbeing index, 13 of these were deemed significant improvements.
“Other changes include increased consumption of fruit and veg, increased exercise levels and an increase in self-confidence.’’
Scott added: “We’re delighted with how well the community has responded to the course; the fourth course had been filled for some time with some participants waiting a couple of months for their opportunity.
“We hope that we can continue to emulate the results from previous courses but most of all that the participants enjoy the course and become Fit Rovers veterans.’’
During the course, the third group also had the opportunity of experiencing a typical match day at Doncaster Rovers’ Keepmoat Stadium as they played an inaugural fixture against Barnsley FC’s counterparts, Fit Reds.
Stepping into the Doncaster Rovers first team dressing room and proudly pulling on the famous red and white stripes was a dream come true for participants.
Course graduate, Peter Norman was delighted with the experience. He said: ‘’It was absolutely amazing to have the full experience of the changing room and facilities.
“The attention to detail and the professionalism that went into the whole day was a real reflection of the course from the beginning.
“Since the start of the course, it’s made me appreciate how much effort Nick and Scott [Foundation staff] have put into the sessions; I know the half a stone that I have lost is from what they have had to say about marginal gains and making sure we too emulate their ethos.”
For more information on the course, contact the Club Doncaster Foundation team on 01302 764663 or email [email protected].
