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A Hartlepool health ‘ambassador’ has issued a challenge for town people to shape up in 21 days.

Ian Glass has urged people to join in a new fitness drive which he has just launched on social media.

The new Minds for Men health and fitness ambassador believes Hartlepool could even set a new ‘first’ in the UK.

He said: “I don’t think there is a town in the country which has reversed its obesity problem but if we can have an impact in Hartlepool and be the first in the country to do it, that would be amazing.

Ian Glass who has launched a 21-day fitness challenge in Hartlepool.

"In 12 months time, we could all look back and think ‘wow we did that’.”

Just last month, we told how Minds For Men and Wellness For Women had taken on Ian Glass and Liam Lewis as health and fitness ambassadors to help people across the town, especially during the pandemic.

Minds For Men and Wellness For Women is the latest development from the Miles for Men team.

It all started in 2012 when founder Micky Day wanted to do something in memory of his father and suggested a sponsored run for men.

The Minds for Men team Martin Connelly, and Micky Day, centre, with ambassadors Liam Lewis, left, and Ian Glass, right. Picture by FRANK REID

Since then, Minds For Men and Wellness For Women has itself grown into a success.

Ian said: “This isn’t telling people they have to get to a gym. If we can get people moving and reducing their calorie intake, it will play a massive part in the fitness and mental health aspect.”

The challenge is free and Ian wants to hear from anyone who is from Hartlepool and who wants to get healthy.

He is promoting a number of rules including walking outdoors every day, no takeaways, no alcohol, and drinking three litres of water a day.

Miles for Men founder Micky Day said: “This is great. I urge everyone from Hartlepool to sign up. I think it is amazing that Ian is trying to do this and trying to help families in the town to be healthy.

"His record in helping people speaks volumes and this is why we have taken him on as an ambassador for Minds for Men and Wellness for Women."

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Are you up to this challenge which has been given to the people of Hartlepool - to get into shape in time for Christmas

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