Fitness Therapy

"Physical activity is effective in the treatment of clinical depression and can be as effective as psychotherapy or medication, particularly in the long term."

The Chief Medical Officer

Welcome to Fitness Therapy!

At least 1 in 5 people will suffer from depression at some point in their lives and as many as 1 in 4 people will suffer from anxiety at any one time.

Traditionally people with depression and anxiety are offered medication or counselling. Many people are unaware that there is another way… exercise. There is increasing evidence that a structured and supervised exercise programme can treat mild to moderate depression and anxiety as effectively as anti-depressants and counselling, particularly in the long-term. Interested?

Endorsements

"Julie and Lizzie have put together an extremely well thought-through programme that gives people affected by mild to moderate depression the chance to explore self-help and a wide range of enjoyable, alternative ways to combat depression. They present the latest research and statistics in a way that is informative and easy to digest.

Depression Alliance welcomes this new venture from two inspiring and dedicated women and would like to wish Julie and Lizzie every success."

Depression Alliance
(the leading UK charity for people affected by depression)

Depression Alliance

"The National Phobics Society recognises the crucial role of exercise in the alleviation of certain debilitating mental health conditions and therefore welcomes this programme and the work of Julie and Lizzie".

National Phobics Society
(the leading UK charity for people affected by anxiety disorders)

National Phobics Society

"Fitness Therapy is a unique and innovative programme based on clinical research. The enthusiastic team of Julie and Lizzie have combined their areas of expertise in fitness and psychology to provide a structured course of exercise and self help which I feel, through my work in primary care, has an important place in the management of mild to moderate depression and anxiety.

It should be encouraged by health professionals as an adjunct or alternative to the more traditional treatments."

Dr Charlotte Green
(General Practitioner)

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