Weight Management

On this page you'll find information about:

• Adult Weight Management
• Child and Family Weight Management

Adult Weight Management 

Our free 12 week weight management Programme is designed to support adults who fall into the category of being above a healthy weight.  

From learning how to eat well and be ‘sugar savvy’ and ‘treat wise’ through nutritional top tips and advice, this course will teach you how to make the right choices and embed long lasting healthy habits.  

Each session is delivered by a qualified nutritionist and personal trainer, addressing pivotal topics such as energy balance, liquid calories, processed versus ultra processed foods, physical activity and mindful eating.  

We also explore the emotional connection to food where a trained therapist delves deeply into the complex connection between emotional well-being and our relationship with food.  

We realise that everyone is different, so offer a variety of ways to get you well on your way to a healthier you. As part of our programme you can choose from different weekly sessions outlined below. 

Support options available

Boot Camp Bodies 

Outdoor, bootcamp-style exercise classes (seasonal programme and weather permitting) designed to build a community of shared experience and success through exercise. 

Healthy, Happy Body 

A group based nutrition and exercise class, with low to moderate intensity circuit based exercises for those who prefer a more traditional shared experience to getting fit. 

One-to-One Way to Health 

For those who prefer a more personalised approach to starting their weight loss journey, we provide individualised nutritional support available through phone or online sessions.

All of our programmes give you access to our online health hub and includes fun and practical advice on cooking well on a budget, the best ‘treats’ to incorporate into your day and how to make healthy choices by understanding food labels and hidden fats and sugars. 

Referral criteria

• Aged 16 years and over
• BMI  greater than 24.9 (adjusted  to 23.5 for black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds or for those with co-morbidities such as type 2 diabetes or hypertension)
• Address is a Luton postcode AND/ OR registered with a Luton GP

Exclusion criteria

• Pregnant women – Refer to Active Luton’s pregnancy class timetable.

If you are unsure whether you would benefit from a healthy lifestyle programme you can check your BMI on the NHS website here https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/bmi-calculator/. The service is designed for those who are 16 and over, with a BMI above a healthy weight.

Child and Family Weight Management 

If you’re worried about your child’s weight or physical activity levels, or if you’ve received a letter following the National Child Measurement Programme at school about your child’s weight, we can help. 

Our whole-family approach involves both exercise and online advice on feeding your family well – with an eye on cost and everyone’s good health. 

The 10-12 week programme is a child only physical activity programme, supporting children aged 5 to 15 to become more physically active. The sessions are 45 minutes long, involving free play and some fun games. You can also gain access to an online education hub, which can help the family to make healthy decisions and to get on the track together.  

In person sessions are at Lea Manor Gym on Tuesdays at 5:15-6pm. If you can’t make this time, get in touch any way! We can also arrange online one-to-one sessions to suit your family if you would like more nutritional support.