NORLANE\u2019S Leisuretime Sports Precinct is breaking new ground as the first venue in Victoria to host MAN v FAT Soccer \u2013 a soccer-themed weight loss program for men.<\/p>\n
The 14-week program, which began last week, has had recent success with similar leagues established in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.<\/p>\n
MAN v FAT Soccer is a University of Western Australia initiative based on the successful nationwide weight loss program in the United Kingdom called MAN v FAT Football, which was the first weight loss program to be endorsed by the UK Football Association.<\/p>\n
City of Greater Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher said this would be a great program for men in the region looking to improve their overall fitness.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s exciting to see this program that started internationally have its Victorian launch right here in Geelong,\u201d Cr Asher said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis program will be a great blend of competitive sport and health education \u2013 as we know that regular movement is so important for physical and mental health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n
\u201cMen shouldn\u2019t be put off because they aren\u2019t as fit as they would like to be.\u201cEven men who haven\u2019t kicked a ball since high school should feel confident that they will be welcomed and supported in this league, regardless of their skill level or physical fitness.\u201d<\/p>\n
MAN v FAT Soccer, designed especially for Australia, is a soccer league for men looking to improve their fitness and health and lose weight.<\/p>\n
Support is given to every player in the program, with unique resources, help and friendly advice provided via a league coach.<\/p>\n
MAN v FAT Soccer national program manager Tom Atkinson said they were excited to be launching their first Victorian
\nleague in Geelong.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re looking forward to helping local men lose weight sustainably through playing the game they love,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cMAN v FAT Soccer is unique because it taps into players\u2019 competitive side as well as the team nature of the sport to develop a sense of accountability and serve as motivation to lose weight.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Geelong league will be based at the Leisuretime Sports Precinct in Norlane and will run weekly on Wednesdays from 6.30-8.30pm.<\/p>\n
The inaugural season hopes to attract at least four teams with between six to eight players per team.<\/p>\n
The City of Greater Geelong is partnering with MAN v FAT Soccer Australia to bring the program to the municipality.<\/p>\n
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NORLANE\u2019S Leisuretime Sports Precinct is breaking new ground as the first venue in Victoria to host MAN v FAT Soccer \u2013 a soccer-themed weight loss program for men. The 14-week program, which began last week, has had recent success with similar leagues established in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland. MAN v FAT Soccer is […]<\/p>\n