Mansfield sports therapist steps up to provide free community hikes
A Mansfield-based sports therapist is inviting residents to take part in his free hikes with the aim of building a positive community around fitness, health and wellbeing.
Lewis Green, owner of Venom Recovery, a sports therapy business now based in Titanium Gym in Mansfield Woodhouse is keen to combine his love of fitness and the great outdoors to create something for like-minded people.
The 39-year-old was eager to create a social gathering opportunity for people focused on community and fitness.
He said: “The idea is to create a community where people can train together, get outdoors, meet new people and support each other, rather than everything simply revolving around the gym or treatment room.
"I think the culture is changing and people still want to socialise but not necessarily in a pub or club environment and life is so expensive at the minute so this gives like minded people who are interested in fitness something to look forward too and a chance to get out in the fresh air and enjoy a free activity but with that group comaraderie rather than going out by yourself.”
Lewis who offers sports therapy, recovery, mobility and injury management through his business is set to take part in his third hike this weekend with many more in the pipeline.
He added: “The response has been really positive, and I’m now working with Titanium Gym to open these events up further to its members and their families and friends and anyone in the community who wants to come along.
"The hikes are completely free but I would like to explore the opportunity of organising some charity hikes in the future and encourage people to make a small donation.”
Lewis moved to his new premises when Titanium Gym in Sherwood Street opened five weeks ago.
He said: “There is a real community feel at this gym that you just don’t get at commercial gyms. It’s more of a body building style gym and the equipment is the best, you’ve also got sauna’s, they are in the process of building an onsite cafe, I’ve got my sports therapy business and next door to me is a business selling branded gym clothing so you’ve got everything you need in one place.”