Help on hand to kickstart the battle of the Christmas bulge at Drake Circus

Health experts and fitness gurus will be on hand this week (January 23-26) to help the people of Plymouth get over the excesses of Christmas.

With everyone over-indulging on festive treats the battle of the yuletide bulge has begun with thousands of people throughout the South West vowing to get fit in the New Year.

Which is why the city’s premier shopping centre, Drake Circus, is launching its special Wellness Event on January 23-26, to help visitors put their best foot forward with community events and tips to get back to fine fettle.

The week of wellness includes everything from on the spot blood pressure tests, soft ball competitions, exercise bikes, rowing machines and even free dental advice.

Centre Director Greg Lumley said “This is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to get some great advice and take part in some brilliant activities to improve body and mind for 2017 – and all while they shop. Greg Continues “We have some great events lined up that will help us all kickstart our New Year’s resolutions.

On the opening day visitors to Drake Circus will have the opportunity to shoot hoops with the Plymouth Raiders and their Mascot in the hope of winning a prize.

Meanwhile, Nuffield Health will have their exercise bikes and rowing machines on hand to help burn off those excess calories gained over the Christmas period.

Mount Wise Dental will also be at the event January 23 with leaflets and goody bags.

Key dates for Drake Circus Wellness Week

23rd January – Plymouth Raiders, Nuffield, University of St Mark and St John, Mountwise Dental.
24th Jan – NHS – free blood pressure tests.
25th Jan – The University of St Mark and St John – BMI analysis.
26th Jan – Plymouth Argyle FC – Smoothie bikes make your healthy own smoothie.

In the spirit of wellness Drake Circus is also teaming up with local personal trainer Paul Shannon to offer a free workout session ‘Mallfit’ to retailers and staff in the Drake Circus car park on the 25th January at 6.30pm, with the option of a month of discounted classes.