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This project successfully funded on 9th June 2025, you can still support them with a donation.
This project successfully funded on 9th June 2025, you can still support them with a donation.
Our project aims to provide a structured fitness programme for adults with or at risk of Type 2 diabetes.
Our 24-week boxing fitness programme aims to empower adults diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes to improve their health and wellbeing through structured exercise based on non-contact boxing or boxercise.
Our Boxing Fitness for Type 2 Diabetes Programme is expected to motivate adults of all ages to develop and sustain active lifestyles to combat health problems, such as heart disease, obesity, and the risk of Type 2 diabetes.
At the start of the programme, participants will complete a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q) which will identify any health issues, and allow the coaches to assess individual goals for the programme.
During Phase 1 of the programme, participants will gain boxing skills in combination with fitness, endurance, and core strength.
In Phase 2, participants will reassess their initial goals and set new targets which will be monitored at self-assessment and peer reviews during the latter weeks of the programme.
Sustaining Active Lifestyle
At the end of the programme, participants will be sign-posted to further opportunities to sustain active lifestyles, such as local gyms and boxing clubs.
Anticipated outcomes after 24-weeks include:
1. Improved blood-glucose control
2. Reduction in prescription medication, such as insulin and anti-diabetes drugs
3. Improved fitness as measured by stretch and reach
4. Improved physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
5. Improved group and community cohesion from sharing and supporting others with shared experiences
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made