Are you worried about your weight? Is it getting you down?

Body Benefits is a new approach to weight loss for adults, (18 and over). The free programme includes a 12 week membership to beginners exercise classes or gym and swim and a weekly lifestyle education session to help you make positive changes to support weight loss. More than that, you'll be with a load of other people in exactly the same boat. Body Benefits is free and exclusively for North Tyneside resident adults.

To be eligible for Body Benefits you need to have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of 25 - 35. If you don't know your BMI, simply check your height and weight measurement and use the BMI calculator link below. If your reading is between 25 and 35 you could be eligible for the programme.

You can check your BMI here to see if you are eligible.

The programmes run from The Parks Sports Centre, North Shields and Hadrian Leisure Centre, Wallsend.