The Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team is pleased to confirm a new partnership with BodyHacks Fitness, a gym based in Heaton (Newcastle upon Tyne) who offer both virtual and physical gym memberships.

BodyHacks Fitness, led by Joe McLean, are the latest gym in the local area to commit to offering #TeamGateshead colleagues considerable discount to access their services.

Usually priced at £30.99 per month, Gateshead Health colleagues can now access BodyHacks Fitness for just £20.99 per month – a saving of £120 per year.

Those who sign-up to BodyHacks can benefit from a consultation with Joe, who will put together a training plan based on you as an individual, as well as advise on diet plans, calorie counting, step counting, sleeping techniques and more. Joe also offers a weekly check-in and his entire approach is more focused around maintaining a healthy and practical lifestyle.

As an added sign-up bonus, colleagues who join the gym can also benefit from one free personal training session with Joe, helping you get a better understanding of how to work towards your goals.

For those who can’t make it to Heaton, an online-only training membership is also available and priced at £15.99 per month. Those who purchase full memberships will also get access to hte online platform, which includes access to work-outs and training sessions; inclusive of videos of each exercise, sets, reps and rest times – so you always know exactly what and how to do at all times. Also included on the platform are educational diet and lifestyle videos, as well as access to a WhatsApp group to help you stay accountable and feel part of a community.