Mission Statement
The Exercise on Prescription programme at The Fit Firm provides a safe pathway for people with various medical conditions to become more proactive and increase their everyday activity levels.
If you have not been proactive for some time, we understand that you will have some concerns about your health and fitness levels.
The difference with this programme is that you will be exercising with people of similar abilities and ages.  Also you will be supervised by a qualified exercise professional who will be there to encourage and advise you throughout the 12 week period.

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Background
Various attempts have been made both nationally and internationally to utilise the influence of General Practitioners upon their patients to increase the population levels of physical activity.
Recent research literature supports the efficiency of linking GP’s with Exercise on Prescription programmes.  The benefits are that the patient’s all round physical health increases, medication is reduced and has a very positive effect on their mental health.
Also the UK Medical Board are advising doctors to prescribe patients to incorporate physical activity into their daily lives.

Aims
• To encourage and increase physical activity
• To enhance quality of life
• Reduce health inequalities
• Reduce the risk of diseases
• Improve mental health

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How the Scheme Works
The Exercise on Prescription programme with The Fit Firm runs over a 12 week period.  After you have been referred to the Exercise on Prescription programme, you will be contacted by the GP Referral Co-ordinator to arrange a convenient appointment with you.
Within the 12 week period you will have three consultations.  The first will be on your initial appointment, the second will be at the halfway mark (6 weeks).  The third will be at the end of the programme (12 weeks).
Each consultation includes a full health check, a specific personal programme (which will be based around your specific medical conditions and needs) and nutritional guidance.
The Fit Firm has a number of Exercise on Prescription classes to choose from.Each class is supervised by a qualified exercise professional who will be on hand to advise and encourage you throughout your 12 week period.

At the end of the programme
At the end of your 12 weeks a full report is written on how you have done and is sent to your GP including your final health check information.  You will also receive a full copy for your personal reference.
Once you have completed the Exercise on Prescription programme you will be offered a discounted Membership package which will include full access to The Fit Firm.

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