RO reporter gets fit at Link4Life

Rochdale Online reporter Kirsty Rigg has swapped her notepad and pen for weights and drinking water as she takes on a Link4Life challenge at the central leisure gym in Rochdale.

Link4Life, which is run by Rochdale Borough Council, has kindly given the energetic journalist a gym membership, in return for a weekly diary as she aims to drop a dress size for summer.

Kirsty will be reporting on her journey to fitness at Link4Life Rochdale, and also plans to pop in to the Middleton branch to write a review.

Personal trainer Chris Hepwood provided Kirsty with a guided tour of the facilities last night (Tuesday 3 February), and has promised to guide her in achieving her aims.

Kirsty said: “Exercising is often strenuous, but there is a TV attached to all the cardio equipment, meaning I can watch the news or music channels as I run, which helps to pass the time”.

“I’m not used to that much exercise so I’m a bit sore from my first work out, but that is a good sign!”.

“The staff here are really helpful and I look forward to spending more time here”.

Kirsty’s details for week one:

• Weight: 10st 7
• Height: 5’7
• Dress Size: 12
• Body Mass Index: 24.3 (ideal BMI is between 20 and 25)