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Staying active has never been easier!
Did you know that all Boughey colleagues have access to gyms facilities at both our Wardle and Lymedale sites for FREE?
In this section we will tell you how to access these facilities with 3 simple steps.
Please follow the instructions below to gain access.
Lymedale Induction Video – Please watch.
Wardle Induction Video – Please watch.
Step 1: Watch the relevant induction video for the gym you wish to use.
Step 2: Read and sign the 3 required forms – Training & Briefing Register, Medical Questionnaire and Terms & Conditions. PLEASE NOTE: incomplete forms will NOT be processed.
Step 3: Email all 3 completed documents to HSE@boughey.co.uk
Your forms will be reviewed and you will be notified within 5 working days if your fob has been granted access to your chosen gym.
Whether you’re based at Wardle or Lymedale, this guide walks you through how to register, complete your induction, and get started in your nearest gym.
Lymedale Gym Only
Wardle Gym Only
Medical Questionaire
Terms & Conditions
Staying active isn’t just about fitness, it’s about feeling better day to day, especially if your work involves long hours sitting or standing still. Small, regular bursts of movement can make a big difference to your health, energy and mood.
The NHS recommends:
Even a little extra movement can bring noticeable improvements:
If you don’t have a big block of free time, break activity into smaller chunks:
Every bit counts, moving more helps you feel stronger, healthier, and more energised, whatever your role at Boughey.
Looking for an easy way to stay active around your shifts? Here are four popular, beginner-friendly fitness apps available in the UK. Each one offers something slightly different, so you can pick the one that best fits your goals.
Focus: Functional fitness and strength
What it offers: A huge library of guided workouts covering bodyweight, strength, yoga, and HIIT, with sessions ranging from 10 minutes upwards.
Advantages: Professional trainers, wide variety of workouts, flexible durations to suit a busy schedule.
Disadvantages: The number of choices can feel overwhelming when you’re starting out.
Cost: Free
Focus: Running and cardio
What it offers: A structured nine-week plan designed to take you from walking to running a 5K, with audio coaching and progress tracking.
Advantages: Beginner-friendly, easy to follow, and backed by the NHS, making it widely trusted.
Disadvantages: Focuses only on running and becomes less useful once you’ve completed the 5K goal.
Cost: Free
Focus: Running, walking, and cycling
What it offers: GPS tracking for outdoor activities, detailed stats, and a strong community element with challenges and leaderboards.
Advantages: Great motivation through social features, works across multiple sports, and tracks performance over time.
Disadvantages: The free version is limited, and the social/data side isn’t for everyone.
Cost: Free, with premium upgrade (£9.99/month)
Focus: General fitness
What it offers: A broad mix of classes including HIIT, yoga, stretching, and strength training, all designed to fit around your schedule.
Advantages: Wide choice of workouts, plenty of beginner-friendly options, and flexible for shift workers.
Disadvantages: Some features are locked behind the premium version, and
advanced training depth is limited.
Cost: Free, with premium option (~£25/year)
Focus: Mental wellbeing and personal growth
What it offers: A social audio app where experts and peers share short talks and advice on topics like mindfulness, motivation, work-life balance, and resilience. Colleagues can listen in or join live conversations.
Advantages: Easy to dip into for quick bursts of inspiration, wide range of wellbeing topics, and a community-driven feel that makes it more interactive than standard meditation apps.
Disadvantages: Less structured than traditional wellbeing apps, so it may take time to find content that suits you. No in-depth training plans.
Cost: As a Boughey colleague you can download the Wisdom app from your preferred app store and use the code MHA043733 to register for FREE.
Need additional help? Please reach out to HR via HR@boughey.co.uk
Fitness classes are held at both our Crewe and Wardle sites each week. The classes are run by local personal trainers from ‘Instinct’. The 30 minute classes consist of circuit training and HIIT classes. It’s the perfect time to work on your technique and get tips from trained professionals, all for FREE!
12.30-1pm on Tuesday and Thursday's, on the car park.
12.30-1pm on Tuesday and Thursday's, in the club house. The club house is located directly in front of the NWF Group building and next to the big car park as you enter site.