Belong residents take part in 140-mile 'cyclathon'

It was ready, set… go! for residents, staff, family and friends of Belong Macclesfield and Belong Warrington recently, as the two villages joined forces to embark on a 140-mile joint cyclathon, to help raise awareness of the benefits of regular exercise for older people.
The event took place in the exercise studio, which is equipped with specially adapted cardio and strength equipment, and overseen by dedicated fitness instructors, who work closely with customers to provide individually tailored support and personalised fitness programmes.
Belong Macclesfield residents, Alan (82) and Dorothy Coley (82) (pictured), visit their village exercise studio twice a week. This has helped Alan to cope with his arthritis, and Dorothy, who lives with dementia, to remain mobile, going on walks in the village garden and nearby park.
Alan commented: “Living at Belong has enabled me and my wife to continue leading the kind of independent, active lifestyle that we both enjoy, whilst receiving all the care and support we need. The cycle event was really fun, and another great opportunity for me and Dorothy to take part in something active together.”
Belong Macclesfield Fitness Instructor, Barbara Tait commented: “We all enjoyed our trip over to Belong Warrington, and it was great to see its residents making good use of the village facilities. After all, staying fit and active is a key part of maintaining a happy, healthy lifestyle, especially as we get older.”

Pictured (left to right): Alan Coley, Barbara Tait, Dorothy Coley and Belong Warrington's Fitness Instructor, Aaron Williams.