Mayo men encouraged to 'make the move'

ARE you aged 30+, male and not very physically active? Do you want to feel fitter, have fun, have more energy and meet new people?

If you do why not get involved in the Men on the Move at the nearest location to you in Mayo.

Men on the Move is an activity programme which is aimed at men aged 30 and over to get them active, have fun and improve fitness levels.

It involves weekly/twice weekly activity sessions which are leader led. You don’t need to be fit to take part as the training sessions are structured so that you can find the level appropriate for you to join and progress your fitness at a pace to suit you!

First established in 2012 in three areas, Men on the Move is now available in 9 locations across Mayo. Indeed Men on the Move has extended to other counties including Galway, Clare, Cork, Dublin, Donegal, Kilkenny, Westmeath, Meath and Waterford.

The programme locally is a joint initiative by Mayo Sports Partnership and HSE West. It is also Supported by Croí, Mid West Radio, local athletic clubs, the GAA and soccer clubs, Family Resource Centres and Mens Sheds groups.

A number of information meetings are taking place atnine9 locations across the county this week. See below for list of meetings with details of venue, date, time and leader.

Select the venue nearest you and come along and get your body mass index measured, obtain information on healthy eating/exercise and sign up to an eight-week activity programme. Sessions will be led by a qualified leader and will be suitable to people of all ages and abilities.

To register your interest contact Mayo Sports Partnership on (094) 9047025 or text your name and what venue you are attending to the leader for each area. Please note that after an initial taster class there will be a small cost per session to cover costs / overheads. Why not give it a go!

Erris: Monday, October 17, at Belmullet Civic Centre at 7.30 p.m. Contact: Michelle Healy (087) 7646710

Ballina: Tuesday, October 18, at 7.30 p.m. at Ballina Family Resource Centre. Contact: Taragh Cosgrove (087) 6471919

Crossmolina: Tuesday, October 18, at 7 p.m. at Crossmolina GAA Centre. Contact: Shane Keane (083) 3030613

Westport: Tuesday, October 16, at 7.30 p.m. at Westport GAA Clubhouse. Contact: Barry McLoughlin (087) 6627871.

Achill: Wednesday, October 19, Halla Acla at 8 p.m. Contact: Caroline McLoughlin (083) 4622082.

Castlebar: Wednesday, October 19, at 7.45 p.m. at An Sportlann, Castlebar. Contact: Taragh Cosgrove (087) 6471919.

Swinford: Wednesday, October 19, at 7.30 p.m. at Swinford Library & Cultural Centre.

Contact: Geraldine Finn (086) 8105964

Claremorris: Thursday, October 20, at 7.30 p.m. at laremorris GAA Clubhouse.

Contact: Mayo Sports Partnership (094) 9047025

Ballaghderreen: Thursday, October 20, at 7.30 p.m. at the Community Grounds,

Contact: Geraldine Finn (086) 8105964.