Guys Get Active

Guys Get Active is a free 12-week health programme, aimed at supporting all men of all abilities who wish to achieve and manage a healthy body weight through lasting positive lifestyle changes. This is delivered via weekly in-person nutrition workshops and exercise classes, including circuit and strength training, and 1:1 nutrition consultations.

Participants will also receive coach and peer support during the programme for practical tips and encouragement through different platforms including the group WhatsApp chat, and social events.


During the 12-week programme, new participants will have complementary access to the Wandsworth Council gyms listed below:

  • Battersea Park Millennium Arena
  • Battersea Sports Centre
  • Tooting Bec Athletics Track & Gym
  • Barn Elms Sports Centre

Returning participants are eligible for discounted rate at our Enable gyms.


To be eligible for this programme, you must:

  • Be 18+
  • Self-identify as male
  • Live, work, study or be registered with a GP within Wandsworth borough
  • Have a BMI of 27+ and/ or related health conditions such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, Type 2 Diabetes (calculate your BMI here)


Places are limited for each block so please only register for the session if you will be able to attend on a weekly basis. You may join the waiting list at any time, indicating when and where you would like to start. 


UPCOMING SESSIONS

Our Guys Get Active programme typically takes place in Battersea, Tooting, and Roehampton, as well as other locations across Wandsworth and online.


At the moment, there are no upcoming sessions scheduled. However, the programme may resume in the summer.

We will keep our waiting list updated with any new information and upcoming sessions as soon as details become available.


If you’d like to join the waiting list, please complete the form below.


Alternatively, There are some other services and information you may like to explore in the meantime...

Resources in Wandsworth:
🚶 Get Active In Wandsworth: Find activities in your area to help you move more, every day, your way.
🏊 Free and discounted sports offers: Subsidised memberships available.
🥗 Healthy eating: Explore the healthy eating guides for Wandsworth residents.

Other Free Weight Management Programmes:
✅ NHS Digital Weight Management Service: Seek a referral through your GP (if eligible).
✅ NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme: (in Wandsworth known as the Healthier You programme) Start reversing the risks of developing type 2 diabetes today with 1-1 coaching, group support and personalised advice around nutrition, movement and motivation. 
✅ Adult Weight Management Service: Eligible individuals can self-refer to access nutrition information and advice alongside physical activity support in Wandsworth and Richmond. Please note, the current waiting time to join a group is 6-months.
✅ Active Wellbeing: Physical activity support for people with mental health conditions in Wandsworth.
✅ EFL Trust FIT FANS: Weight loss programme for football fans.
✅ Overeaters Anonymous: Support for those struggling with overeating. 

NHS Resources:
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Change4Life: Healthier family choices

Any questions, you can contact us on [email protected]
 

Online Registration Form
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Forename
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Surname
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Date of birth
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Sex
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Please enter your weight in kilograms (if known)
Please enter your height in metres (if known)
Please state the name of your GP Surgery
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Where did you hear about Guys Get Active?
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Were you able to sign up to a session?
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All applications are subject to approval by the GGA Team.

If at any point you would like to discontinue the programme, please contact us at [email protected].