A personal trainer’s mission to help a staggering 10,000 people get fit by the start of the London Olympics has sprung into life at a school in Loughborough.
Becky White, whose personal training business onesixeight: fitness specialises in using mini trampolines to boost general fitness, kicked off her ambitious plan with a ‘bounce-a-thon’ with 350 pupils at the Outwoods Edge Primary School.
The 21-year-old came up with the idea for her campaign because she believes that the workout is one of the most convenient and effective ways to get fit, but that many people are not aware of the benefits.
“I think sometimes people underestimate just how good a workout you can get from using mini trampolines,” said Becky.
“Bounce fitness is very high energy but low impact, and so places less strain on joints. There are lots of different techniques to use and it’s very simple to do at home.”
People will be added to the running total to make up the 10,000 once Becky has influenced them to become fitter, either through her classes, personal training, or by giving them advice online.