THIS MONTH AT FITNESS WORLD
Muscles for
Mental Health
An exercise initiative from Fitness World in support of
HeadsUpGuys, a leading global men's mental health resource
program on a mission to support
men with mental health
You are one workout away from a better mood.
1 in 5 Canadians will experience a mental health crisis or be diagnosed with depression or a mental illness. By age 40, that ratio increases to 1 in 2 Canadians. At Fitness World, we believe in the power of movement and its positive effects on our collective mental health and overall wellbeing. This November, we’re partnering with HeadsUpGuys, a local organization dedicated to providing men with access to mental health resources. A portion of all Fitness World gym enrollment fees this month will be donated to HeadsUpGuys’ initiatives to support men’s mental health and wellbeing, plus more ways to get involved will be happening in-club all month long!
Fitness World🤝Mental Health
Movement and exercise play a huge role in our overall physical and mental health. Countless scientific studies have shown the direct benefits of regular exercise on our mental health. Here’s the facts:
150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise per week reduces risk of depression by 22%
Social connection & support can reduce risk of depression by 63%
Exercise is recommended by experts as a crucial element in the management of depression, anxiety, and distress.
A portion of all Fitness World gym enrollment fees this month will be donated to local organization, HeadsUpGuys
All About HeadsUpGuys
HeadsUpGuys is an online, anonymous resource specifically designed for men, and their families, to prevent the continued erosion of men’s mental health and deaths by suicide. Their website offers tips and articles that arm men with the tools they need to fight depression, as well as recovery stories from men who have faced depression, and an international therapist directory to connect men with local mental health professionals.
We’re giving away 6 months of membership and personal training for you AND a friend!
We know the impact of fitness on our mental health. We also know the impact of social connection. Combine those two and you’ll be ready to take on anything life throws at you. Getting out, going to the gym, working up a sweat, and being around others are all things that will give you a major mood boost.
Refer a friend through the FW Mobile App this month to be entered to win this ultimate mood booster.
How do I win?
Share the gift of movement this month for your chance to win 6-months of membership and personal training for you AND a friend! Fitness World members get entered to win every time they share a 7-day pass with a friend or family member through the FW Mobile App.
Download the FW Mobile App
Need some motivation? Here’s some easy ways to get started and get moving.
*1 Grand Prize includes 2 x 6-month memberships and 2 x 24-pack of Personal Training. Non-transferrable. No cash value.
