Free outdoor fitness in a park in Leyton

Aim: Health & Fitness: Encourage regular physical activity in a welcoming environment in the park for 20 weeks, free for participants who join.

Who are we?

My name is Leah I’m a fitness instructor and Pilates instructor and personal training and also Exercise referral instructor. I work with Better and Ourparks. 

Why are we crowdfunding?

In response to the growing need for accessible fitness opportunities in Leyton, we propose to bring back free exercise classes once a week at Leyton Jubilee Park. Our goal is to create a supportive community environment where individuals of all fitness levels can participate in engaging and effective workouts.

Project Overview

    •    Class Type: LIIT (Low-Intensity Interval Training) whole-body exercise

    •    Duration: 20 weeks

    •    Frequency: Every Sunday

    •    Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    •    Location: Leyton Jubilee Park

    •    Target Audience: All members of the Leyton community, regardless of fitness level

Objectives

    1.    Promote Health and Fitness: Encourage regular physical activity in a welcoming environment.

    2.    Build Community: Foster relationships among participants and create a supportive network.

    3.    Accessibility: Provide free classes to eliminate financial barriers to fitness.

    4.    Sustainability: Encourage voluntary donations to support ongoing classes.

Implementation Plan

    1.    Class Structure: Each session will focus on bodyweight exercises targeting all major muscle groups, suitable for participants of varying fitness levels. Classes will incorporate warm-up, workout, and cool-down phases.

   2.    Funding: While the classes will be free, we will encourage participants to make voluntary donations to support the continuation of the program. This funding will be used for paying the council to use the park and also myself at a low rate. 

    3.   Instructor: Engage a certified fitness instructor with experience in LIIT and community engagement to lead the classes.

Expected Outcomes

    •    Increased participation in regular physical activity among community members.

    •    Enhanced social connections and community spirit in Leyton.

    •    A sustainable model for ongoing free fitness classes through community support and donations.

If you are interested in participating or supporting this initiative through donations, please reach out or follow our social media channels for updates. Together, let’s make fitness accessible and enjoyable for everyone in Leyton!

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How we’ll spend the money raised

This budget allocation ensures that both the instructor and the Green Spaces Council are compensated, allowing the classes to remain free and accessible for all participants in Leyton for 20 weeks or more depending on funding.

Community impact

1.    Promote Health and Fitness: Encourage regular physical activity in a welcoming environment.

 2.    Build Community: Foster relationships among participants and create a supportive network.

3.    Accessibility: Provide free classes to eliminate financial barriers to fitness.

 4.    Sustainability: Encourage voluntary donations to support ongoing classes.

How you can play your part

I would Plan Workouts: Design the class structure, focusing on LIIT and ensuring that the workouts are suitable for various fitness levels.

1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us because momentum is key to our success!

2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.

3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you are a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout out!

4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!

Funding method

Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 10th September 2025 at 8:39pm