Ryan: Get your family fit

Ryan Giggs is leading a new scheme designed to inspire families to exercise together.

Shaping Up, an initiative from The Children’s Society and United, is a free online guide packed with family-friendly tips on healthy living.

Giggs, still playing top-flight football at the age of 34, didn’t hesitate putting his name to the scheme.

“I helped out with the Shaping Up guide because I think promoting fitness for families is really important," said Ryan.

"Apart from the physical benefits, sport is a great way for families to spend more time together.”

The Children’s Society’s Penny Nicholls agrees: “Staying fit and improving your health together is a really important part of family life.

“Whether it is playing football in the park or going for a walk on a Sunday afternoon, playing sport together is invaluable in building strong relationships and keeping fitness fun.”

The Shaping Up guide can be downloaded for free at www.childrenssociety.org.uk/manutd.