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Swim 2 Slim

How does it work

Swim 2 Slim is an innovative new 12-week program that combines all the benefits of swimming with a supported weight loss programme. Participants will receive 10 one hour swimming sessions with an expect Swimming Coach.

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Swimming is a great all-round activity. This low impact exercise keeps the heart rate up while taking some of the impact stress off the body. Participants will build endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness.

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There are two options available for the supported weight loss programme.

• Enhanced Gloji platform with weekly 1-2-1 check-ups from a Health Mentor

• Lose Weight With Achieve behaviour change virtual course

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eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

Inclusion/exclusion Criteria

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Inclusion:

  • Must be able to swim over 25 metres
  • Oxfordshire resident, working in Oxfordshire, studying in Oxfordshire or registered to an Oxfordshire GP surgery
  • You must be over the age of 18
  • BMI greater than 30 OR greater than 27.5 with a comorbidity OR greater 27.5 if you are from a Black, Asian and Minority (BAME) community OR greater than 23 if you are from a BAME community and have a comorbidity
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Exclusion:

  • You must not have accessed a free service via Achieve Oxfordshire in the last 12 months
  • You must not have been a paying member of Slimming World or WW in the last 3 months

Unfortunately, we are unable to support you via one of our services if any of the following health statuses apply to you:

  • Complex diabetes*
  • Known eating disorder - Other mental health conditions will be considered on a case by case basis
  • Currently pregnant

*Click here to view our full list of eligibility criteria

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