A personal trainer – who is on a mission to encourage his community to get fit – says he has seen a rise in older people looking to compete in high intensity events.
Mark Harris, 43, of Long Sutton, will be introducing a selection of fitness and nutrition classes at the town’s health shed for the start of the new year.
Following an injury to his Achilles, Mark decided to turn his focus towards studying and became a personal trainer. He is now hoping his new classes will encourage the community to improve their health.
Mark Harris
Mark said: “I started training a few years ago and was competing in ultra marathons. I got into coaching with the Boston Triathlon Club, who asked me to lead adult and children classes.
“After I ruptured my Achilles, I couldn’t train as much so I decided to study more and I just kept adding more qualifications.
“I do feel really passionate and I want the sessions to have a community group feel. It’s important to keep fit for your immunity, so if you get ill, you can recover faster. A lot of the interest I have had so far, has come from the older generation, who want to get involved in high intensity competitions – which normally attract younger people.
Mark has previously competed it high intensity eventsMark and his wife often compete together
“It’s nice to see they want to do it and it makes me feel proud that I’m able to help them.
“I think social media has played a part in people wanting to get into fitness and after lockdown there was a big surge in people who were interested in it.”
Mark’s first class will take place on Wednesday, January 8, at 7am. The class will be a high intensity interval training session and is set to last 45 minutes.
Mark Harris
It costs £6 per person and booking is essential.
There is also a ‘Boxercise’ class held every Friday however, it is fully booked.
Message Mark on Facebook or in person at The Health Shed in Long Sutton, to book a space.