Optimal Fitness Lifestyle

About Fit 4 Life

Launching 2021, Fit 4 Life are a charity building positive
physical and mental health in secondary school aged
pupils, especially for those where traditional intervention
may not work for them in the same way it works for other
students.
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Fit 4 Life run block lessons, working to improve physical
wellbeing (Boxing pad-work and resistance training,
which help to raise confidence) and mental wellbeing (Interactive, practical lessons with techniques to help the students manage and improve their wellbeing)
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"Thank you Fit 4 Life. Your lessons have helped to raise my confidence!" - Year 9 Pupil
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"Doing the Fit 4 Life lessons helps me to deal with my negative feelings
in a safe space." - Year 9 Pupil
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"Fit 4 Life helped me to grow in confidence. I thought I was weak, but this was not
correct. They helped to push me, which was good." - Year 11 Pupil
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"Thank you Fit 4 Life for visiting our school and sharing your inspirational talk.
The students are buzzing." - The Telford School
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They have built up positive working relationships with staff and students at
Wildern School. Students really do get a lot out of the Fit 4 Life program and we
look forward to continuing working with them in the future." - Wildern School
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In such a short time, Fit 4 Life have had a positive impact to many
students and are available to support other schools.

The Team
Dan Desmond
CEO / Head Coach
Qualifications:
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 2 England Boxing Coach
Level 3 Mental Health First Aid
Level 2 Mental Health Awareness
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Psychological Mental Health
18 Years Youth Work Experience
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Annalise Desmond
School Coach / Primary Coordinator
Qualifications:
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 2 Counsellor
Dance Teacher
Sports Therapist

Trustees

Alex Ewing
Chair

Jamie Harding

Jess Tarrant
Secretary
