FFIT for AFL clubs?

[Lethality]

Recently saw in the news that a successful overseas program where overweight football fans were trained by the club they barrack for to help regain fitness and improve life expectancy could be considered by the AFL. The program started with the University of Glasgow and was implemented at the Glasgow Rangers football club amongst others.



Sounds like a great idea, even if it would only mean training on your club's training ground and not the match grounds. Such as Waverley, Victoria Park and so on.

 

[BEEG]

I thought Geelong were already doing something like this with the Tommahawk?

 

[Spongebob]

The Doggies ran the Sons of the West Men's Health Program in 2014 and looking at expanding in 2015.

Very successful so far.

http://sonsofthewest.org.au/

 

[TheHoneyBadger]

It's a little bit different, but the Bulldogs ran a "Sons of the West" program in 2014, designed to address men's health issues.

Healthy eating was one area they looked at, in which Shane Delia (runs the Maha restaurant in the City, those of you that watch Spice Journey might recognise him, he's a passionate Dogs man) and "Jamie's Ministry of Food", whatever that is, run demonstrations on healthy cooking. Physical activity is another issue they sought to address - they looked to get the participants involved in activities like walking groups.

One of the most important aspects of the program covered mental wellbeing, which involved beyondblue ambassadors speaking to participants, aiming to reduce stigma and provide support networks.

A few former Dogs were involved, Tony Liberatore and Scott West among them. It was received really well - if you're interested in reading up on it, have a look at the website: sonsofthewest.org.au

Hopefully the program can continue to expand, provide opportunities and education and as a result, see a big increase in participant numbers. I'm incredibly proud of the club for getting this started, and hopeful that it can make a real and lasting impact on a lot of lives.

 

[coniglio_number1]

My club encourages the consumption of felafel.

#multiculturism

 

[master bate]

Saw this lass at the A league.

Then saw an even bigger bloke at the big bash.

AFL clubs would be wise to get in on these types of programs.

 

[Max Power 83]

Saw this lass at the A league.

Then saw an even bigger bloke at the big bash.

AFL clubs would be wise to get in on these types of programs.

You're a jerk.

 

[Collingwood 4 eternity]

Anthony Koutoufides has his Kouta Fit Club at Visy Park which is very well attended , and it has expanded to many other parks around Melbourne.

Website :

http://kouta-fit-clubs.webnode.com/

Facebook page :

https://www.facebook.com/koutafitclub

 

[seysearles]

Recently saw in the news that a successful overseas program where overweight football fans were trained by the club they barrack for to help regain fitness and improve life expectancy could be considered by the AFL. The program started with the University of Glasgow and was implemented at the Glasgow Rangers football club amongst others.



Sounds like a great idea, even if it would only mean training on your club's training ground and not the match grounds. Such as Waverley, Victoria Park and so on.

Surely "Fans In Training" is the right name for the scheme instead of adding "Football" to the beginning and ruining a really good acronym! #AcronymFail

 

[Mogwai]

Richmond's sponsored by Lite 'n Easy, so I guess we're doing our part

 

[BEEG]

Anthony Koutoufides has his Kouta Fit Club at Visy Park which is very well attended , and it has expanded to many other parks around Melbourne.

Website :

http://kouta-fit-clubs.webnode.com/

Facebook page :

https://www.facebook.com/koutafitclub

Lol Kouta also had Souvlaki hut which went to s**t pretty quickly

 

[bombersfan4000]

What ever happened to the individual taking the responsibility of looking after them self

 

[Pessimistic]

Biggest loser, footy clubs.

Could have some nrl clubs in from nsw and qld for more mass appeal

 

[Power Raid]

This is a great idea

 

[JUBJUB]

Who should the tattooed manboobs guy from Collingwood call monday morning to apply for the program ?

 

[JUBJUB]

Richmond's sponsored by Lite 'n Easy, so I guess we're doing our part

KFC kid doesn't like this

 

[Leather Poisoning]

I like this a lot. Shifts footy back to a sport that encourages participation rather than entertainment that encourages food and beverage consumptiob.

 

[telsor]

What ever happened to the individual taking the responsibility of looking after them self

#whateverittakes

 

[telsor]

I like this a lot. Shifts footy back to a sport that encourages participation rather than entertainment that encourages food and beverage consumptiob.

So it makes less money for the AFL? OK, this idea is dead in the water. Close thread. Next topic.

 

[telsor]

KFC kid doesn't like this

RFC encourages a diverse fanbase

 

[Cmarsh]

Obesity will continue to remain at epidemic levels until foods that are fattening are taxed at higher rates so that healthier options can compete on a cost basis. Another factor is that processed foods are often the get out of a packet ready to eat types so it is much more convenient, virtually no preparation required.

 

[Leather Poisoning]

So it makes less money for the AFL? OK, this idea is dead in the water. Close thread. Next topic.

If you can't monetize fitness programs you're not trying very hard.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Recently saw in the news that a successful overseas program where overweight football fans were trained by the club they barrack for to help regain fitness and improve life expectancy could be considered by the AFL. The program started with the University of Glasgow and was implemented at the Glasgow Rangers football club amongst others.



Sounds like a great idea, even if it would only mean training on your club's training ground and not the match grounds. Such as Waverley, Victoria Park and so on.

Some of those blokes might get a game for Rangers soon

 

[ep2018]

A few members of our cheer squad could make use of a program like this.

 

[Pessimistic]

A few members of our cheer squad could make use of a program like this.

Any cheer squad