how it works

The Good Gym pairs runners with isolated less-mobile people in their area.  Runners jog to their house, deliver something nice, have a brief chat and are on their way again.

It helps people get fit by providing a good reason to go for a run and it helps the person being visited by providing them with some friendly human contact and a newspaper or piece of fruit.

Timing is  up to the runner and the person they’re visiting. Usually after work and weekends work best.  Runners have to commit to at least one run per week.

The Good Gym finds someone in the runner’s area, gives them some advice and running tips and a list of phone numbers to call in case you need help.  You’ll then be introduced and get going. We’ll check in with both parties from time to time to make sure its all going smoothly.

The Good Gym is running in Tower Hamlets, before launching a version that can be used more broadly.

Safety:

The Good Gym has a rigorous safety policy that will ensure that everyone using the Good Gym is safe.  Runners will have to be checked by the community and may require a CRB check.

Who is it for?

The good gym is for anyone who exercises,  would like to exercise or would like to help.  If you’re not keen on running but want to cycle or walk that’s good too, but we’d like you to get some health benefits from it - so no driving.

Can the good gym help me?

If you think the good gym could help you, or someone you know, get in touch and we’ll see what we can do.