More information including: • Top tips • Help with your personal fitness plan • How to log your challenge
Preparing for your BVAL Challenge • •
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Make sure your BVAL Challenge is realistic. If you are starting a new activity, don’t try to do too much at once – start gradually and build up your activity as your fitness increases. Make sure you warm up at the start of your activity session and cool down at the end. When you are taking part in your activity, make sure that you drink lots of fluids to keep hydrated. Keeping Motivated
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Try to do your activity with someone you know; you will help to motivate each other. Keep a record of what you are doing; you will see how far you have come from when you first started. Share your progress with the BVAL team and others undertaking their own Challenge. If you have chosen a sport, why not join a club? We’re here to Help!
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If you need help to plan your activities, speak to a member of the BVAL team. We can give you information about activities in your area and local sports clubs. We will be sending out regular emails, so make sure we have your email address.
If you need some help to get started on your challenge, you can book some time with one of our fitness team so that you can have your own personal fitness plan (this is free if you have a lifestyle membership; otherwise there is a charge for this service).
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They can be booked at reception for a time that is convenient to you. You can ask for a particular member of the fitness team if you have a preference (there is a choice of male or female staff). How long will it take?
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Usually about 1½ hours. What does it include?
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A discussion about your personal goals, exercise history and likes and dislikes. A plan that is right for your level of fitness. You will be able to record your progress on our Fitlinxx IT system. This can be done online if you are not using the centres for your challenge.
You can log your progress either manually or via our online Fitlinxx service (if you are using Ashington Leisure Centre or Newbiggin Sports and Community Centre, please ask about the option to use Wellness). We have provided manual logs in this welcome pack. Once you have registered for the BVAL Challenge, we will register you as a Fitlinxx user. You will receive your personal 5 digit Fitlinxx pin number for the system via text or email. You can set up an online account by visiting www.bval.co.uk, clicking on the Fitlinxx tab and following the instructions You can log all of your workouts online or at the Fitlinxx kiosks located in the gym of your allocated centre If you are using the gym please book a personal fitness plan to make the best use of Fitlinxx or Wellness. If you would like any help with Fitlinxx or Wellness please do not hesitate to ask a member of the fitness team.