A local couple's quality of life has been improved by charity's 'immense' health programme - located at a popular Crewe town centre facility.

Everybody Health and Leisure has congratulated Joan and Ken Emberton who have successfully completed Everybody's 12-week Exercise Referral Programme at Crewe Lifestyle Centre.

The couple were referred by their GP to the scheme and to use exercise to benefit and improve their health conditions.

Mr and Mrs Emberton were referred by their GP to the scheme at Crewe Lifestyle Centre and to use exercise to benefit and improve their health conditions (Ryan Parker).

Mrs Emberton had suffered a stroke along with arthritis and Mr Emberton was diagnosed with COPD and degenerative spinal pain.

Prior to starting the programme their activity levels were low - finding walking, climbing stairs and day-to-day activities a constant struggle.

Specialist health advisor at Everybody Health and Leisure, Rachel Evans, told Nub News: "It has been a real pleasure working with Joan and Ken over the past 12 weeks, what they have achieved is fantastic.

"Their successes have been reached through hard work and total commitment in regularly attending the gym, weekly Move to Improve and Good Boost exercise classes.

"They have become an integral part of each class and always put a smile on people's faces."

Mrs Emberton has seen her strength and stamina improve which has reduced her arthritic pain and enabling her to walk further and climb stairs without needing to have a break.

L-R, Everybody Healthy member Joan Emberton, Specialist Health Advisor Rachel Evans at Everybody Health and Leisure, Everybody Healthy member Ken Emberton (Nub News).

The local lady's own self confidence to exercise and balance has improved, achieved by completing the various balance and strength exercises prescribed to her.

Mr and Mrs Emberton said "The improvements we have seen to our health since starting the programme have been immense.

"We have benefited by doing the Good Boost programme, the exercise's prescribed within the water have meant our mobility is a lot better with less pain."

Mr Emberton began the programme due to difficulty walking and needed the use of two walking sticks to support him, now those sticks have gone.

He is able to walk with reduced arthritic pain, has greater stamina resulting in Ken being able to walk further and enjoy gardening without struggling.

Mr and Mrs Emberton added: "As the Good Boost sessions are only 30-45 minutes, this has meant we have manged to swim afterwards or have been able to attend the Move To Improve exercise classes.

Mr and Mrs Emberton have bceome an integral part of each Crewe Lifestyle Centre class - always putting a smile on people's faces (Ryan Parker).

"All the Instructors are knowledgeable and friendly making our experience coming to Crewe Lifestyle Centre an enjoyable one and we would highly recommend the programme".

To find out more information about Everybody Health and Leisure's exercise referral programme visit HERE.

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