Free health and fitness sessions up and running in New Forest venture

A UNIQUE, free New Forest venture has been created to help the community’s physical and mental wellbeing during lockdown.

Virtual and Live is a new initiative which uses an expert team to bring a variety of free live sessions, either physical training or webinars about relevant subjects related to health and wellbeing during the quarantine.

Exercise webinars from athletes Valeria Sesto, Will Newbury Alastair Pickburn and Nat Green are available on their platform with other videos from award-winning chef Shah Malek, nutritionist Lucy Kelly, osteopath Hannah Stevenson, yoga teacher Libby Stevenson and therapist Gill Matthews.

Virtual and Live user Nina Lightbody said: “The workouts have not only improved my physical wellbeing but have been a great way of coming together with others to share a smile. No expensive gym equipment has been required as myself and daughter have been using fabric conditioner and a doorstop as weights!

“Their positivity and support has been brilliant over the last few weeks, which is something that we all need right now more than ever.”

To find out more about Virtual and Live, visit virtualandlive.com