Active Herts in Broxbourne

In Broxbourne we will be offering initial consultation, 2 week phone call, 3 month follow up and 6 to 12 month ongoing support if needed. All appointments will be based at Broxbourne Borough Council, Bishops College, Churchgate, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9XF. All appointments will be booked on a weekday between the hours of 9am-5pm.

What is on offer

We have a vast array of low impact exercise sessions which are all led by qualified health and wellbeing coaches. New referrals receive 6 weeks free of Active Herts sessions and then it’s £3 per person a session. We will also be signposting a number of Council run activities and external exercise groups from Park-Run, Hertfordshire Health Walks and Walking for Health.

Inclusion criteria

  • Over 16 years of age
  • Does less than 30 minutes of Physical Activity a week
  • A resident living in the Borough of Broxbourne

Andrew Rix

Get Active Specialist

phone-icon 07506 503 316

email-iconAndrew.Rix@broxbourne.gov.uk

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Qualifications:

B.A Hons Sports Studies Degree
Level 4 Obesity and Diabetes
Level 4 Chronic Lower Back Pain
Level 4 Exercise and Mental Health
Level 3 Personal Trainer and GP Referral
Level 2 Fitness Instructor in Gym, Supple Strength, Box-Fit, Circuits and Group Cycling.
Level 1 FA Football Coach
Level 1 EH Hockey Coach
UKSCA Strength & Conditioning Coach
Fitech Cholesterol & Diabetes testing
UKA Athletics Coach

Health Coach – Qualifications in motivational interviewing and behaviour change

What you enjoy most about your job:

Helping others achieve their fitness related goals through exercise plans, one-to-one sessions, goal setting and motivational cues.

Your experience:

I have always been a keen sportsman and have enjoyed a variety of sports whether it be playing, spectating or organising activity. My experience in the fitness field is vast from training regional/county athletes, sports teams, special populations and GP referral patients. I am a firm believer that exercise is medicine on the body and that everyone should try it no matter what.

How you like to keep active:

Either going down my local gym, playing golf with friends or running outside.