Shape Up is a 12-week programme to support men and women who are overweight or obese to improve their nutrition, increase their physical activity, and reach a healthier weight through food education and enjoyable exercise. The programme is available to men registered with a GP in Camden and to men and women registered with a GP in Islington.

The provisions are offered as separate mens-only (Shape Up) and womens-only spaces (Shape Up Sisters).

Shape Up participants will have access to weekly evening sessions of 90 minutes that include body composition monitoring, nutrition education and lifestyle behaviour change, and physical activity and reduction of sedentary behaviour.

Additionally, participants will have access to a remote support network and 12 months of support and monitoring after the 12-week intervention.

Courses in Camden and Islington

Shape Up courses have three starting points each year - January, April and September. At each starting point, there will be at least one course taking place in Camden and one in Islington.

Additional services

The Shape Up team also offers the following services (see Resources for more information):

• strength and balance chair-based exercises for over-55s
• walking football for over-40s
• walking football and support group for men with prostate cancer
• walking football and support group for men with Parkinson's disease
• beginner friendly exercise classes

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusions

• aged 18-65 (65-70's will be considered dependent on mobility)
• lives in, or is registered with a GP in Camden or Islington
• men and women (Islington only)
• BMI of 27.5 or above
• have expressed a willingness or motivation to change.

Exclusions

• individuals who have been diagnosed with an eating disorder.

How to Refer

Healthcare professionals can e-mail referrals directly to Rhys Ratcliffe.