A Congleton woman has found renewed vigour after the help from the town's new leisure centre.

Sian (surname undisclosed), Congleton resident and Everybody gym member at Congleton Leisure Centre has completed Everybody's 12-week Adult Exercise Referral programme with Specialist Health Advisor Victoria Clarke.

Sian got involved in the local health programme after having a hip replacement.

Since taking part in Everybody Healthy's expert led classes, Sian has achieved her health and fitness goals, including improving her strength in her right leg and general hip strength post-surgery.

Sian was recommended to join the programme by her GP, here is what she had to say about the programme:

"I got involved in Everybody's health programme after having my hip replacement. My health and fitness before joining was poor after 18 months of inactivity due to hip pain. Since taking part my health and fitness has improved a great deal. I have enjoyed the flexibility and range of equipment in the gym. I am feeling more energized. Victoria was incredibly supportive and positive."

Congleton Leisure Centre, Worrall Street. (Image - Congleton Nub News)

Before starting Everybody's programme, Sian was not achieving the government guidelines of 30 minutes of exercise per week. She has now increased her physical activity levels by attending the gym 2-3 days per week and back to playing tennis.

Specialist Health Advisor Victoria Clarke at Everybody Health & Leisure, shared:

"Sian has done amazingly well during the past 12 weeks to achieve her goals and all her hard work has paid off. She has been very consistent every week using the gym and attending her reviews. She has made healthier lifestyle choices and is feeling much better physically and mentally. Sian has been a pleasure to work with."

Research has shown that physical activity can have a positive effect on a wide range of long term health conditions. Increasing your physical activity can help to reduce blood pressure, weight maintenance or loss, improve lung health and mental wellbeing, besides many other benefits.

Everybody Health and Leisure sponsor Comgleton Nub News. (Image - Congleton Leisure Centre)

To find out more information about Everybody's Exercise Referral programme visit - www.everybody.org.uk/what-we-offer/get-fit-and-healthy/health/adult-everybody-exercise-referral/