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Active Workforce
Welcome to the Active Workforce update, with information on leisure centre programmes, motivational tips and advice on healthy living.Active Workforce News
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Register for Active Workforce Buddy Scheme
Fitness Suite Memberships Try something new
Activity Timetable Team Building Day
Class Timetable Weight Management
Annual Evaluation Stepometer Challenge 2010
Active Workforce - Committed to the Health and Wellbeing of our Employees
What is it?
The Active Workforce scheme is a health and wellness prorgamme for the employees of Sefton Council, NHS Sefton, One Vision Housing, New Directions, Sefton CVS and new in 2009, Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Shop Direct Financial Services Limited, Autism Initiatives, Arvato and Capita Symonds. The programme gives these people the opportunity to sign up for the free taster sessions, health assesments, weight management courses and health hints and tips. Also with the option to join Sefton's fantasic leisure centres for a heavily subsidised price of £19 for a full platinum membership.
There is no commitment to register for a set period of time so you really do have nothing to lose. Keep on reading to see how you get involved!
Register Now for FREE!
To take advantage of all the benefits Active Workforce has to offer simply complete the Active Workforce questionnaire and press the submit button! It really is that simple so go ahead and make that change today!
Once we receive your completed questionnaire a member of the team will be in touch to inform you of 'what happens next?
As soon as we recieve your registration and indications of where your interests lie you will be added to our database and automatically recieve updates/offers and our e-newsletter.
There are many opportunities available free or at a heavliy subsidised cost, so please take time to look at the correspondance.
Why Register?
Benefits of Physical Activity
70% of the population are not active enough to benefit their health with nearly 40% of deaths from Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) attributed to inactivity.
Increased physical activity can help:
- Reduce the risk of certain cancers including variants of Breast, Pancreas and Bowel
- Reduce the risk of developing Type II Diabetes
- Better control of Diabetes
- Reduce risk of CHD
- Increase levels of good cholesterol - HDL (High Density Lipid)
- Reduce the risk of Osteoperosis
- Increase lean muscle mass
- Improve mobility and balance reducing the risk of falls
- Reduce Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Improve sleep
- Assist in weight management
- Improve mood
- Reduce stress
- Increases metabolic rate, burning more calories
- Improve self esteem and body confidence
The guidelines for adults are 30 minutes of moderate exercise on at least 5 days of the week.
"Moderate" describes an activity that makes you feel warmer, raises your heart rate slightly and causes you to breathe more deeply. You should still be able to talk and feel comfortable enough to carry on.
Active Workforce Buddy Scheme
Statistics show that people who exercise with a friend are more likely to keep it up. If you have a friend relying on you to go to the fitness suite, attend a class or take a morning walk, you’ll be less likely to cancel.
This is one strategy that has helped many to stick to their physical activity programme. You will begin to rely on each other for moral support and accountability. Adding a social aspect to improving your health and well being makes the experience more enjoyable and less of a chore.
With this in mind, we are pleased to introduce the Active Workforce "Buddy" scheme. You can now nominate someone to workout with you, keep you motivated and keep you company. Your "Buddy" can be anyone, partner, relation or friend. As a "Buddy" they will receive Platinum membership at the discounted price of £25 a month. Should you cancel your membership your Buddy's membership will revert to the full cost price.
This offer is restricted to one "buddy" per Active Workforce member.
To introduce someone as your Buddy, contact the centre directly and arrange a mutually convenient time for you both to attend and register. Once your "Buddy" has had their induction and set up their payment you will be ready to enjoy all the benefits of the Active Workforce scheme together.
We hope you make use of this fantastic offer, should require any further information please contact a member of the Active Workforce Team on 0151 934 2079.
The In's and Out's of the Fitness Suite membership
Once registered to the fitness suite membership you have the flexibility of using any of the following facilities:
- Dunes Splash World
- Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre
- Crosby Leisure Centre
- Litherland Sports Park
- Netherton Activity Centre
- Bootle Leisure Centre
- Formby Pool
- Meadows Leisure Centre and Library
- Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre and Meadows are now apart of the Active Workforce membership! For just £19 a month you can now use 8 fantastic centres!
Please note that the Active Sefton fitness Suites at both Meadows and Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre which are now OPEN!
(Please note that if you use different centres you will need an induction at each facility. Crosby LC operates a different membership system and therefore require that you contact the centre and bring along your work ID prior to using the facilties if it is not your ‘home’ facility)
As a member of Active Workforce you can swim, use the fitness suite, sauna and steam and access all classes* at any of the above facilities 7 days a week!
When attending your induction make sure you carry your ID badge as proof of employer.
Ensure that you swipe your Active Sefton card at reception each time you visit a centre.
Contact a member of the team on 0151 934 2948 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for any advice, suggestions or questions:
Book Your Inductions At…
- Litherland Sports Park – 0151 288 6288
- Netherton Activity Centre – 0151 525 5106
- Dunes LC – 01704 537160
- Crosby LC – 0151 932 9080
- Bootle LC – 0151 330 3301
- Formby Pool - 01704 879366
- Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre - 0151 966 6868
- Meadows Leisure Centre & Library - 0151 288 6727
*Please note that Aqua and Yoga at Crosby Leisure Centre also incur an additional charge.
Activity Timetable
Now the weather has improved and the days are getting longer there are no excuses. We have put together a timetable of activities for you to get involved in for the next few months. Please use the activity timetable for further details.
Team Building Day
The 1st ever Active Workforce Team Challenge took place on Saturday 24th July at the new Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre.
Over 40 people came along and took part in the team building day with activities such as; Kayaking, Bell Boating, Wall Climbing, Raft Building and problem solving going on throughout the whole day.
Click here to view the team results. Click here to view the team photographs!
Stepometer Challenge 2010
Don't miss out register by Friday 10th September!
Start date: Monday 20th September 2010
End date: Sunday 19th December 2010
Duration: 13 Weeks
Price: £20 per team (teams of 5)
5K Challenge RESULTS
On Wednesday 16th June, Active Workforce hosted the annual 5k Challenge. Over 400 individuals took part and many stayed enjoying the evening further with a BBQ by the lake at Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre.
Congratualtions to everyone who took part, particularly Richard Shearer who was the first male home for the 4th year running and Amy Barnes who was the first female home for the 3rd year running.
For team results please click here. To see your individual time please click here.
If there is no race time against your name, unfortunately we may have missed you crossing the line, if you have a record of your time and you did take part in the 5K please contact one of the Active Workforce Team on 0151 934 2079.
Photo's will be available shortly.
Beginners Running Club
Venue: LITHERLAND SPORTS PARK
Days: EVERY MONDAY
Time: 6.30PM
There is also a new session from the foyer atThis club will run every week at Wednesday lunchtime around various park routes in
The Leisure Services department has teamed up with the governing body 'Run In England' to provide a brand new running club (pdf 229kb) for beginners at Litherland Sports Park.
Come along each week regardless of your age, size, shape or ability and enjoy the running sessions for FREE.
For more information please contact Active Workforce on 0151 934 2079 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or you can check out the Run England website.
Beginners Jogging Group
Starts on 9th September 2010, meet at the centre entrance.
For further details please contact Active Workforce on 0151 9342079 or by email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Feel free to turn up and get running, all abilities and fitness levels (or lack of) welcome.
Class Timetable
The new and improved class timetable is now here! For a full list of all current and new classes please view our class timetable .
Try something new!
Active Workforce offer so many different activities and events why not give something new a try!
You could try any of the following;
Yoga (pdf 130kb)
Tai Chi at Southport (pdf 210kb)
Tai Chi at Litherland Sports Park (pdf 205kb)
Running Club (pdf 229kb)
Evening Walks (pdf 2.24mb)
Weekend Walks (pdf 1.86mb)
Lunchtime Zumba (pdf. 2.30mb)
Weight Management (pdf. 3.49mb)
Ballroom Dancing (pdf. 251kb)
Badminton (pdf. 1.61mb)
If you need any further information please call the team on 0151 934 2079.
Check out the following websites for more advice
This Calorie Counter (ext) is a fantastic way of seeing how many calories you have burnt and what treats you have earned. The more you do the more you burn and a negative calorie difference is directly linked to weight loss! Get inspiration and new ideas from the Everyday Sport Website (ext). Remember any activity you do is beneficial so get out there and do something!
Walking and Cycling
This FREE walking and cycling guide is designed to help you and your family get the most out of the beautiful countryside in Sefton, both enhance your lifestyle and improve your fitness levels. All of the trails are clearly waymarked and are suitable for all ages and all abilities.
Active Sefton’s Health Walk Programme 'Every Step Counts' provides local organized walks throughout Sefton, which are volunteer led and follow a variety of different routes including woodland trails, coastal paths, canal towpaths and local parks.
For further details about walks please contact Active Workforce on 0151 934 2079.
Feedback from You
In response to our annual survey feedback questionnaires we have provided a number of answers to the questions we received.
You can view all of the feedback here both the questionnaires and answers (pdf 27KB).
Active Workforce Evaluation
To complete the annual Active Workforce evaluation form please click here.
Active Workforce in the Press
Sefton Council staff take part in Active Workforce 5K Challenge!
