Staggered start times from 9.30 a.m., Registration Fee £10, Minimum Sponsorship £25  

Meeting point The Rose and Crown Pub, Shilton, Near Burford, Oxon  OX18 4AB (activities will take place on a purpose built course in grounds near by). 

This is an action packed fun day with lots of obstacles including tunnels, tyres, ropes and netting –  you’ll certainly put your muscles to good use!*!  This day is open to adults and caters for all fitness levels.  Both men and women are welcome to take part.  Our experienced and qualified trainer, Tom (who is ex military and now a personal trainer), uses teams to maximise motivation.  During the course Tom uses normal fitness with military scenarios to create a fun twist to the Bootcamp. 

The Rose and Crown is in the heart of the idyllic village of Shilton; a stone’s throw from the picturesque ford. The pub offers a traditional Cotswold stone inn with beams, log fires and cosy corners, a pretty garden for families, a friendly bar and a mouth-watering menu.  After the event you can relax with your team members and enjoy drinks or take advantage of the lunch time menu. 

FEELING UP TO THE CHALLENGE?  For a booking form please contact Nicky Clargo on 01865 263733 nicky.clargo@oxfordshire-mind.org.uk

For more info about the course please ask our Trainer, Tom Wattleworth on 07892 945060 or getfit@tw-fitness.co.uk

Fitness Facts

Whatever your age, there’s strong scientific evidence that being physically active can help you lead a healthier and even happier life.

People who do regular activity have a lower risk of many chronic diseases, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and some cancers.

Research shows that physical activity can also boost self-esteem, mood, sleep quality and energy, as well as reducing your risk of stress, depression, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Health Benefits

Given the overwhelming evidence, it seems obvious that we should all be physically active. It’s essential if you want to live a healthy and fulfilling life into old age.

It’s medically proven that people who do regular physical activity have:

• up to a 35% lower risk of coronary heart disease and stroke
• up to a 50% lower risk of type 2 diabetes
• up to a 50% lower risk of colon cancer
• up to a 20% lower risk of breast cancer
• a 30% lower risk of early death
• up to an 83% lower risk of osteoarthritis
• up to a 68% lower risk of hip fracture
• a 30% lower risk of falls (among older adults)
• up to a 30% lower risk of depression
• up to a 30% lower risk of dementia

What counts?

Moderate-intensity aerobic activity means you’re working hard enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat. One way to tell if you’re working at a moderate intensity is if you can still talk but you can’t sing the words to a song.

Examples of moderate-intensity aerobic activities are:

• walking fast
• water aerobics
• riding a bike on level ground or with few hills
• playing doubles tennis
• pushing a lawn mower

Daily chores such as shopping, cooking or housework don’t count towards your 150 minutes. This is because the effort needed to do them isn’t hard enough to get your heart rate up.

A modern problem

People are less active nowadays, partly because technology has made our lives easier. We drive cars or take public transport. Machines wash our clothes. We entertain ourselves in front of a TV or computer screen. Fewer people are doing manual work, and most of us have jobs that involve little physical effort. Work, house chores, shopping and other necessary activities are far less demanding than for previous generations.

Recommended Physical Activity Levels

• Children under 5 should do 180 minutes every day.
• Young people (5-18) should do 60 minutes every day.
• Adults (19-64) should do 150 minutes every week.
• Older adults (65 and over) should do 150 minutes every week.

We move around less and burn off less energy than people used to. Research suggests that many adults spend more than seven hours a day sitting down, at work, on transport or in their leisure time. People aged over 65 spend 10 hours or more each day sitting or lying down, making them the most sedentary age group.