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The benefits of physical activity cannot be underestimated – exercising for just 30 minutes a day reduces the risk of chronic heart disease, cancer and obesity. Exercise also enhances your mental well-being by improving sleep quality and energy levels. National Fitness Day is a yearly event that encourages the UK to have fun while getting fit! People of all ages are organising activities today such as dance-offs, yoga classes and marathons. #FitnessDay is trending across Twitter, where people are sharing images of their workouts. To mark National Fitness Day, we're looking at franchises that incorporate exercise into their business practices.
Seniors Helping Seniors
Seniors Helping Seniors help older people to live as healthily and independently as possible. They understand that exercise can seem daunting for older people, particularly those that are struggling with medical conditions such as diabetes or arthritis. They are huge supporters of the #FitnessUK movement and aim to keep their clients active for as long as they can. Seated exercises, gentle walks and swims are all excellent ways of keeping fit for older people and these activities are readily available in gyms, care facilities and community centres across the UK. Everyday is an active day for the Seniors Helping Seniors team and their clients – they wouldn't have it any other way!
StaySlim Weight Management UK
This is a new franchise on Franchise Direct UK and the company have set their sights on the UK market after considerable success in Ireland. StaySlim's founder, Keith Anthony, managed to maintain a healthy weight using a programme he developed. Clients are introduced to healthierfood choices which suit their lifestyle and individual needs. His innovative and simple programme has been supported by experts such as nutritionists and medical practioners – it has generated a large following in Ireland and is expected to do the same in the UK.
Leisure Leagues
This franchise is perfectly suited to football-lovers across the UK! Leisure Leagues is the world's largest provider of small-sided football – their leagues cover an incredible three continents! Football is a fun, social and engaging sport that makes exercise fun. Leagues are a great way to engage communities so It is easy to see why it is such a hit worldwide. There is also the potential to earn over £200K per year while working flexible hours.
Rugbytots
Keeping children active and entertained has never been easier with Rugbytots! Children are often hesitant to exercise – unless it's a fun activity – but they're never bored during a Rugbytots class. Rugby clubs can be found all across the UK and these classes enable children to have fun, develop confidence, make new friends and, most importantly, to exercise! The business has grown hugely since 2006 – there are now 70,000 children in 17 countries on an amazing 7 continents. It is no surprise that Rugbytots has been awarded the 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction award by Smith & Henderson for the last four years.