ignite: for good' presentation 10: do good, get fit, feel amazing, chris bennett
DESCRIPTION
This is Chris Bennett from Good Gyms presentation which he gave during the 'Ignite: For Good' evening mySociety hosted on 29th October 2014 as part of the Bath Digital Festival. Description: The story of GoodGym, how we have set up in Bristol, how it works and where it's going in the future.TRANSCRIPT
DO GOOD, GET FIT.
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Exercise has been designed out of our lives, particularly in cities. As a result, there is a demand for affordable, meaningful ways to exercise.
of people in the UK are members of gyms.11%
1/3 of people in the UK are overweight.
30% of us do enough exercise.
27% of gym members regularly attend.
1/10people over the age of 65 only see family or friends once a month.
13% of people over 65 in the UK say that they always or often feel lonely.
50% of people in the UK speak to their neighbours less than once a week.
COACH RUNS:
Nickrunner
For me, it was a new way to motivate myself. Running for races, I’d done that. It’s like the perfect combination. I can give something back, do something constructive with my running.
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Veronicacoach
It’s very helpful. I’m often on my own. It’s bad when you’re living on your own. I’m lucky. It’s something for him to do and it’s something for me. I look forward to it.
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GROUP RUNS:
We run and clear land for a community gardens, move rubble and tidy community centres. Group runs are regular, sociable and open to all abilities.
GROUP RUNS:Who We Work With:
• Individuals / groups• Community projects, charities
and social enterprises• Social sector Organisations
and companies.
• Reduce isolation and loneliness• Reduce depression• Improve cognitive ability• Improve well-being• Reduce falls
• Increased physical activity• Increased motivation to exercise• Sustainable exercise• Sense of achievement• Reduced depression
WHAT WE ACHIEVE:
1. Find other interested
people in getting
involved.
2. Check if it’s going to
work – trial group run
3. Find out if there is
support and demand.
PROCESS:
1. Show demand
-10 founder members are recruited
-20 runners signed up
-Funding proposal page is launched
2. Setup
Start location is chosen
Startup funding is confirmed
PROCESS:
4.Go!
The project is live.
Regular weekly runs begin.
3.Startup
Recruitment process is held for
trainer
Start date is set
Trainer is trained by GoodGym
Area website is launched