Britain’s sporting legacy will help local talent

National health & fitness centres to provide free expert support and services for local athletes

Andy Murray beating off the expected winners at Wimbledon has seen the nation basking in sporting glory. With so much focus on the achievements of British sporting talent and athletes becoming the new modern role model it is time to invest in upcoming talent. The UK’s largest healthcare charity, Nuffield Health, is doing just that with its national Athlete in Residence programme. The free 12-month membership programme is available at all 65 Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centres across the UK.

The last 18 months have been a victorious triumph for British sport and its many athletes. Having led a successful Olympic games- securing no less than 29 Gold Medals and witnessed Bradley Wiggins ride to triumph at the Tour de France the nation is on a sporting high. It is these achievements and the successes of the nation’s athletes that have created a legacy of support and encouragement for aspiring sports men and women across the nation.

After the success of the 2012 programme, each Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre will choose one local sports person to become their Athlete in Residence for the coming year. Selected participants will benefit from one year free membership including two free sessions with a personal trainer and regular health MOTs. The Health MOT is unique to Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centres and is delivered by trained wellbeing advisors who use the information gathered by the comprehensive health measurements to create individual exercise programmes which positively impact overall health and wellbeing.

The Athlete in Residence programme is open to anyone who regularly participates in sport, from rising stars to medal winners, aged 16 years and above.

Rick Crawford, fitness and wellbeing programme manager,
Nuffield Health, says:

“The legacy created by the 2012 Olympics and the nations continued sporting successes provides a fantastic opportunity to invest in local sporting talent. Our Athlete in Residence programme is a great way for us to share the expertise of our health and fitness professionals with local sports men and women whilst providing them with the resources they need to achieve their dreams. We’re really pleased to be able to offer this opportunity a second time and look forward to working with some of Britain’s up and coming local talent.” 

Entries are now open and people are invited to demonstrate their passion for their sport and how becoming a member of their local Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Centre could help them to improve their performance. A series of short questions and an opportunity to describe your sporting interest are included in the application form, which can be collected from your Nuffield Health Fitness & Wellbeing Centre. 

Please contact your local Fitness and Wellbeing Centre direct for correct deadline information. A panel of health and fitness experts will select an Athlete in Residence in by  October 11 and the successful athlete will be announced later in October.

—Nuffield Health