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Athletics is all that I know!

Hannah Foster

A lot of people dream of what they want to be when they’re older; but none quite like Hannah Foster.

From the age of 5, Hannah watched her older brother train at Stockwood Park Athletics Centre.

“I’d be up at the track quite often watching my brother knowing that it was all I wanted to do. I guess, in a funny way, I can thank my brother for inspiring me to try sprinting.”

As soon as Hannah was able to, she started training at Stockwood Park Athletics Centre sprinting 300m and 400m competitively. Since then she has progressed to hurdles following the advice from her coach.

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F.I.T.T.E.R with SWIMTAG

 

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SWIMTAG gives you valuable insight into your swimming. It monitors everything from total distance swam to your total calories burnt and it’s all sorted and sent to you via email or available via the app so that you can just enjoy your swim!

So, whether you want to use it to count lengths, or find out about your stroke technique, speed or even set challenges, SWIMTAG is the perfect tracking tool allowing you to become F.I.T.T.E.R! 

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5 ways we’re getting teenagers more active

 

Do it for the gains

Cardio, fitness classes, weight training and more…ensuring you’ve got the right equipment to get active is what we do best. With the latest Functional Training equipment, Hammer Strength weight area and Life Fitness equipment you can have your pick of the bunch. You can analyse your cardio workout by downloading the LF Connect App (allowing you to bring your outdoor workouts into the gym) or manage your swim using our free SWIMTAG wristband. Both allow you to view your calories burnt, pace, distance and time.

Whatever your reason for working out, the overall benefits to your health are much more than just physical. Exercise encourages you to look at your body in a different way. Helping to boost confidence, feel more comfortable in your skin and, overall, feel more positive about yourself. 

 

Do it for the gains

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Exercise doesn't have to be expensive...

Your fitness is important but there’s no need to be put off exercising because of the price tag. Active Luton offers a great range of discounted & low budget options so that you can put your health & fitness first!

 

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There’s no need to commit

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Board of Trustees Vacancies

Could you make a difference?

 

Active Luton is an innovative, community focussed charity passionate about making a difference to the lives of our community.

 

We believe that physical activity is of huge benefit for the health, wellbeing and lifelong learning of Luton’s residents.   We develop and deliver opportunities for people to get active and stay active as well as improving their health and increasing their employability.

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4 reasons why YOU NEED a gym membership

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HEALTH- exercise is the easiest pill to swallow 

 

First and foremost, working out at a gym can improve your health as well as helping you to burn fat and calories. The cardiovascular equipment available in the gym has additional health benefits to help strengthen your heart and prevent against risky medical conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure & high cholesterol. Our Health & Wellbeing rehab exercise referral sessions use these machines to help people recover from strokes, cancer treatment, type 2 diabetes and obesity. Exercise truly is the medicine of life- without the bad after taste! 

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Active Luton’s Top Tips! 3 ways get active & stay active

 1. Find an activity that you enjoy & make it part of your routine

Swimming, gym, fitness classes, group or individual sporting activities- whatever gets your blood pumping and body moving! It doesn’t have to be high intensity exercise; in just 60 minutes the average person can burn up to 817 calories (fast swimming) or 572 calories (slow swimming)! Exercising and keeping active should fit into your daily routine. Don’t worry though- that doesn’t mean going to the gym everyday! In general, three to five workouts per week (or in other words, three to five hours of physical exercise) tend to produce good results. Whether that’s walking or cycling instead of driving to the shop or taking the stairs instead of the lift- it all adds up to an active, healthier you!

 

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Lifeguarding

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Not sure what a lifeguard is or what it entails? By the end of this blog you will have some sort of clue and know if it’s a right path for you!

What is a lifeguard?
Lifeguards are trained members of staff employed to rescue swimmers who get into difficulty in the pool. You might see them sitting poolside in our yellow shirts with straight faces but rest assured, they’re always ready to act - like when Cade suffered a cardiac arrest during school swimming lessons!

 

Why choose lifeguarding?
Lifeguarding is a career that works around you - great if you’re still in full-time education or looking for work that fits around your lifestyle.

Not only do you learn lifesaving skills, but the National Pool Lifeguarding Qualification (NPLQ) is internationally recognised, meaning you have the potential to work and travel abroad!

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