Impact Community Gym

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Disability services at IMPACT Community Gym

Don't DIS my ABILITY!!
Exercise is daunting at the best of times, even when you are able bodied and takes a great deal of confidence to make the first move into joining a gym. I popped down to IMPACT Community Gym, Brocksford Street, Fenton I'd heard nothing but fantastic things about this place so wanted to experience it for myself!
Upon entering I was made to feel welcome, no one staring at you, just friendly welcoming smiles, a warmth and straight away I felt accepted and part of the team. I had the opportunity to meet some of Jacqui's clients and the stories I was told about just how far these incredible people had come really brought a tear to my eye, we all know how your life can change in a second BUT angels like Jacqui and her team are here for you to get you back on your feet and achieve goals you never thought possible.
1 in 5 people in England have a long-standing limiting disability or illness and you're twice as likely to be physically inactive if you have a disability. There's no single answer to addressing this, but understanding the barriers to participation is key. This is where IMPACT really have gone above and beyond to ensure that anybody who steps foot in their gym will be fully supported, be pushed and driven to achieving their goals in a safe environment.
They have their own disability department within the gym. They cater for all chronic ilnesses, disabilities including learning disabilities, head/brain injuries, MS, everyone is welcome to join either for a fitness session or a full day opportunities with life skills and personal development all in the package.
The motion therapy room at Impact Community Gym is an ideal way to keep mobile, the motorised machines are suitable for most disabilities including MS, Fibromyalgia, stroke and brain injuries or just as a stepping stone to using the general gym, these machines really are wonderful especially if the thought of using gym machinery scares you.
If you are reading this and have really wanted to exercise but don't know where to start then head on down to their gym in Fenton where you'll be warmly welcomed, I guess the rest will be history.
Here's where we need your help!! The more people that turn up to show their support the better!!
A 5k walk (3 laps of Westport Lake) will take place on April 28th to raise money for this wonderful gym and help survivors like Cobi maximise their recovery!

Cobi is the suvivor of a traffic accident, he was a passenger in a car that was involved in a major Collision . He sustained catastrophic injuries to both his head and body, he has had to relearn all of his skills again including walking that is why this is an amazing target for him. He is raising funds for a stair master for his fitness and rehabilitation department at Impact Community Gym please kindly donate to this cause to help not only Cobi but all that use the Disability department.
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/jacqueline-oakes-1?utm_term=wnmXVy4Mz
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