Free online trainer helps families in Birmingham to make a Change4Life

Families in the north and east of Birmingham can now work together to get fitter and healthier, thanks to a new online tool launched this week. 

My Family Plan is a free website that helps families to make simple changes to their lifestyles to improve their health and wellbeing. Families complete an online questionnaire, with the answers generating a report tailored just for them. The report helps families to set health and lifestyle goals, and family members taking part get regular support from an online personal trainer to motivate them in reaching their goals. 

When families sign up they are also able to download recipes, access information on healthy eating, find physical activity opportunities in their area and explore links to other sites to help them achieve their goals. 

Linda Hindle, Dietician at NHS Birmingham East and North, said: “Recent  statistics shows that one in 10 children in the Birmingham East and North area are obese by the time they start school, and by year six, that figure doubles to one in four in some areas. In today’s society, with easy access to fast food and less opportunity for activity, it is becoming harder for families to follow a healthy lifestyle.  

“This new website gives families advice that is specific to them, showing what they are doing well already and giving advice on what small changes they make to their lifestyles, which can make a big difference to their health. Working together means that family members can motivate each other to improve their health, as well as getting support from the online trainer.” 

To register for My Family Plan, go to https://myfamily.getfit.com.