ShapeUp4Life (SU4L) is a FREE 12-week weight management programme designed to help people lose weight and keep it off for the long term. Delivered via a user-friendly App, virtual group sessions, and in community settings, ShapeUp4Life offers accessible and culturally sensitive support for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing.
Our group sessions, held during the day, evening, and weekends, are interactive and practical, with each weekly 1.5-hour session including:
- 45-minute nutrition workshop covering topics like snacking, portion sizes, fats, and sugar
- 45 minutes of light exercise such as circuits, boxercise, resistance bands, and seated exercise
The programme focuses on changing behaviours, increasing activity levels, and making educated choices to support sustainable weight loss. Participants are encouraged to work towards a 5% weight loss goal by week 12, with follow-up sessions at 6 and 12 months to help maintain progress.
ShapeUp4Life App is available for download on Android and iOS, making the programme accessible anytime, anywhere. The App features a bespoke assessment at the start and end of the programme to track progress and evaluate success. It also includes culturally appropriate recipes and dietary advice, and is suitable for people with a variety of health conditions, including type 2 diabetes.
Key features:
- Free to join and participate
- Delivered by fully qualified experts
- Accessible via App, virtual, and community-based sessions
- Support for people from a wide range of communities
- Winner of the Digital Impact Awards 2021 (bronze, best use of mobile/corporate app)
Who is it for? Anyone who wants to lose weight and make lasting healthy lifestyle changes.
How to access: Download the ShapeUp4Life App from Google Play or the App Store, or join a virtual or community-based group session. For more information, contact us by phone or email.
Cost: This service is completely free to participants.
“Before this course I had tried many diets and nothing seemed to work. I no longer had faith I could lose weight and keep it off. But after the help & support and the structure of the programme, I now feel I can achieve my goals.” – Course participant
This programme is open to anyone who wants to lose weight and make healthy lifestyle changes. No referral is required. Simply download the App or join a group session. The service is free to access.