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Gym Memberships

barra1981

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Hi,

Does anyone with Type 1 Diabetes get financial assistance with their Gym Membership? I have been going to the gym for 8 years and now as my wife is expecting a baby in a few months I need every spare penny so I have been considering cancelling my membership. I really do not want to do this as the workouts help with my Diabetes Management.

I've heard of people with Type 2 Diabetes or very obese people having their Memberships supplemented or paid for. So I was wondering if anyone with Type 1 gets any benefits?

I look forward to hearing your replies.

Ta

S
 
No idea on this one, can't see any harm in asking them at your gym.

Nigel
 
I got offered a reduced rate for a limited period (to get me into exercising) by a scheme ran by my local PCT & Council.

Called Active Lifestyle I believe it is available in many areas


From the councils web site:
Active Lifestyle
Get active.... Get healthy.... Get fit!


Active lifestyle provides a wide-range of high quality exercise and activity programmes in a friendly environment to suit all needs.

***Comprehensive lifestyle assessment and exercise programme advice
***Fully qualified instructors - to support and guide you to achieve your healthy active lifestyle
***1-2-1 Personal Training - motivate and inspire you to achieve your personal health and fitness goals
***State of the art gyms - with audio-visual technology and air conditioning to compliment a wide-range of cardiovascular and resistance equipment for new and experienced users
***Extensive group exercise programmes - to work out, chill out, relax or revive
***Low impact exercise options - including aquafit and swimming
***Exercise Referral programmes - for people with medical conditions requiring specialist exercise support and guidance
***Personal Fitness Hosts - for specialist treatment and guidance
***Free Physical activity clinics - for specialist advice to help you achieve an active lifestyle
***Health and Fitness MOTs - a range of assessments to monitor your progress and keep you motivated


I would suggest you search your Councils web site or ask at your GP surgery

Hope this helps
 
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