Lifestyle & Fitness
At Clarendon Lodge we understand the importance of regular physical activity. The type and amount varies considerably based on someones health but there is nearly always a form of exercise that is safe and sustainable. There is a huge body of evidence to support physical activity being far superior to drugs in the prevention and management of numerous chronic health conditions including diabetes, stroke, heart disease and cancer.
As a practice we are committed to encouraging our patients and staff to become more physically active. We have set up a fitness club (Leamington PCN fitness club) to help promote various activities for our patients and staff. The aim of the club is to provide a platform for members to share their exercise experiences and interacting with the other members for advice and support. This can be done on any of our social media platforms (Strava, Facebook, Twitter, & Instagram).
Move it, wear it, share it, prove it
We are very proud of our fitness club & would love you to join in our free activities. Visit the links below to find out what time they happen & from where. No booking required, just turn up and you will find a warm welcome.
Meet the Fitness Club Team
Hussain Al-Zubaidi
Dr Al-Zubaidi is our fitness club lead. He has a strong belief that lifestyle can be a powerful tool in the fight against many conditions both physical and mental as it is often free, while being a great way to socialise and stay connected with your community. He enjoys running, cycling and swimming. He helps run and organise fitness events at the practice. His own personal journey of taking up physical activity from a previous sedentary lifestyle has helped shaped his understanding of the benefits.
Joanna Fleming
I am the Health and Wellbeing Coach for Leamington PCN. I am qualified in Integrated Health and Nutrition Coaching, and have a PhD in Health Sciences with almost 20 years’ experience in health and behaviour change research. My passion is seeing people live life to their full potential, with health and wellbeing being at the heart of this. I enjoy running, walking and cycling, and am a qualified England Athletics “Leader in Running Fitness”.
Shahnaz Hassan
I am a consultant psychiatrist at Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership NHS Trust and co-launched Run Talk Run to help people to get active and talk about mental health. It can be daunting to get active especially if you are experiencing difficulties with your mental health, and this is a great way for people to benefit both their physical and mental health in a supportive environment. I am a UK athletic leader in running fitness & a triathlete.
Clarendon Park Walkers
Join the Clarendon Park Walkers group for a social distanced walk of approximately an hour and enjoy the many beautiful riverside park walks in the centre of Leamington, including Jephson Gardens, Pump Room Gardens and Victoria Park. Restarting from Thursday 15th April 2021 we will be walking every Thursday from 11.30am meeting at Jephson Gardens by the Aviary Cafe (please arrive for 11.20am if possible). It concludes with the opportunity to sit and chat over tea/coffee at Jephson Gardens. Walks will be easy/moderate over mostly level ground. Please wear waterproof outdoor shoes and do bring a waterproof coat, just in case! For more details contact: mick@active-u.co.uk or 07775818682.
Watch a short video on Youtube entitled a beginners guide to walking.
