MEMBERS at Malvern Active showed their support for this year’s National Fitness Day by collectively swimming more than 100km.
Last Wednesday, sports groups and individuals using the pool tracked the number of lengths swam in the complex’s 25m pool.
By the end of the day, the overall accumulated total surpassed 4000 lengths, a distance of 100km which is the equivalent of swimming the English Channel three times over.
Rob Young, operations manager at Malvern Active, said: “We are extremely proud of how active our customers are and we would like to exceed the total next year.
“We all know the benefits of regular exercise – a healthier heart, increased well-being, and a better quality of life.
“However, being regularly active and retaining a level of fitness can be hard for some.”
National Fitness Day is the UK’s largest physical activity celebration.
The scheme highlights the role physical activity plays across the UK, helping raise awareness of why it is important to lead a healthier and more active lifestyle.
For more information about National Fitness Day visit www.nationalfitnessday.com.
