Successful free fitness event in Swindon seeks funding to expand
Tim Howe, founder of the Swindon-based fitness initiative 'The Longevity Games,' is seeking funding to expand the free program into socially deprived areas. Participants report significant health improvements, including the reversal of type 2 diabetes and increased mobility.
Why it matters
Community-led health initiatives demonstrate the potential for low-cost, accessible exercise programs to alleviate pressure on public healthcare systems.
Image source, Tim Howe Image caption, Tim Howe (Centre) founded The Longevity Games in 2024
A man who founded a community-based fitness event said it had been so successful that he is bidding for funds to extend it.
Tim Howe, from Swindon in Wiltshire, started The Longevity Games (TLG) in 2024. It runs four times a year and includes functional exercises for improving everyday mobility.
The latest games take place on Sunday at Swindon Harriers, with hundreds of participants expected to take part in the free event.
"We've applied for our first bit of funding, and we're looking to go into socially deprived areas and put on community training groups run by PTs, which are free of charge," Howe said.
The 52-year-old has started promoting the benefits of the games amongst healthcare providers.
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