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Players Get Fit In The Park

Posted on: Tue 31 Aug 2010

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Two first team Colchester United players were put through their paces at a session held by pioneering company Liberté Fitness last Tuesday.

Lloyd James and Ashley Vincent took part in the session in Castle Park, Colchester, which involved jogging, circuits and core muscle work with a qualified personal trainer.

Liberté Fitness offers a unique alternative to the gym in the form of outdoor group training in parks, gardens and on some of the most beautiful beaches in the country.

Exercising outside has been proven to burn up to 20% more calories than in the gym, due to training on uneven surfaces and contending with the weather.

The Performance Sport Services Department of Loughborough University, the UK's premier University for sport, has even collaborated with Liberté Fitness to specifically design the training and nutritional programmes.

Papillon Luck, founder of Liberté Fitness comments: "Having the Colchester United players attending one of our sessions was very exciting for Liberté, and we are thrilled to have them on board.

"The fitness programme has been designed to suit people of all fitness levels, and we proved there is something to challenge even the fittest professional footballer player!"

Ashley Vincent, one of Colchester United's strikers, said of the session: "The Liberté Fitness sessions are a great alternative to the monotony of the gym, and it was great to get involved, especially in the local park!"

Lloyd James, a Colchester United midfielder, was equally enthusiastic, adding: "I really enjoyed the session - there is a great motivational atmosphere."

There's no joining fees, no tie in period, no contracts, you pay when you sign up - it's as easy as that. Liberté Fitness is even offering your first park session free; all they ask is that you train your hardest whilst you are there.

Park sessions are available to purchase online.

For more information on Liberté Fitness, or to book your place at a session, visit www.libertefitness.com.