Health, fitness and well-being were at the top of the agenda when the Faslane naval base hosted its second annual NAVYFit Festival.
The event last week featured dozens of information stalls, sport and activity tasters, as well as advice from health experts.
Hundreds of military and civilian workers took advantage, visiting the Sportsdrome throughout the day to learn more about how they can live a healthy and active lifestyle.
“We began planning the festival around March this year and it’s great to see it all come together today,” said organiser Leading Physical Trainer (LPT) Carl Stubbs.
“We contacted all the Royal Navy sports associations and most of them are represented here at the event. The healthy cooking demonstrations using quorn and the physiotherapists from Lomond Clinic have been particularly popular, along with the Crossfit stand, downhill mountain biking and climbing wall.
“I would like to thank everyone who attended, both those who are here to provide health and fitness advice, and those who have come along to learn more. Hopefully they will leave with some knowledge, or a new pastime, which will help improve their lives.”
Two new activities were pilates and yoga. Local instructors from Helensburgh and Dumbarton used the Sportsdrome’s squash courts to teach visitors the basics.
Another first was the Crossfit stand, with Karen Gallagher delivering lessons on Olympic lifting and gauging the level of interest for future Crossfit lessons at the gym.
Meanwhile, in the building’s second gymnasium there were boxing lessons, information on skiing, cricket, Jiu-Jitsu demonstrations and Petty Officer Chris Culvert from Royal Navy and Royal Marine Angling who was explaining the joys of fishing and highlighting some of the huge discounts available to those interested in joining.
The base’s Campbell Robinson and Fiona MacLeod were also at the event, representing the Clyde Carers’ Forum.
“One in four of us will become carers at some point, and one in five will require caring,” said Campbell.
“The forum has been formed as a networking opportunity for those who work at the Base and who have responsibilities as carers. We meet regularly to exchange useful information about some of the help which is out there.”
Other stalls included HM Naval Base Clyde’s Chaplaincy, Department of Community Mental Health, the Base’s Dental Department, the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC), crossfit, kayaking, powerlifting, olympic lifting, surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, as well as the ever popular indoor climbing wall.
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