This year the Operation Transformation 5K, in association with Athletics Ireland will be held VIRTUALLY on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, the 18th 19th and 20th of February.

You MUST register in advance to take part in this event by following the link here:
https://ot.rte.ie/events/the-operation-transformation-5k/

We also want you to share and send any footage before, during, or after your 5K to otvirtual5k@gmail.com

Read more on how to capture your footage here: Link to the document  :OT14—Virtual-5K-Filming.docx (size 629.8 KB)

Operation Transformation | Minimum Fitness Tests

Operation Transformation, in collaboration with DCU School of Health and HumanPerformance, have developed the Minimum Fitness Tests that will demonstrate the minimum fitness standard for your age group. These tests are designed to show you where you sit within the minimum standards of physical fitness and give you a target to aim for within your age bracket and gender.

Sport Ireland and the network of Local Sports Partnerships are passionate about helping people get active, participating in sport or physical activity and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to do so in their own community.

CHECK OUT THE MINIMUM FITNESS TESTS BOOKLET
in ENGLISH HERE 
in IRISH HERE

Why use this resource?
– Test your fitness levels and compare to the minimum standards.
– Build your confidence to regularly participate in sport and physical activity.
– Use the progess tracker to monitor your progress and results.

Remember: If you have an underlying medical condition or are currently inactive, you should consult with your GP before starting any new exercise programme.

Operation Transformation returns to our screens this January for its 14th series. Due to COVID–19 this series of Operation Transformation will be slightly different, but every bit, if not more enjoyable, than previous series. Once again the series is encouraging the Irish public to get active and get healthy over the course of the 8-week show giving the nation the tools they need to get moving, lose weight and feel great.

Similar to other years, five team leaders from different parts of the country have been chosen to take part in the show. Viewers will be encouraged to follow a leader and join them on their fitness journey over the eight weeks.

IRELAND LIGHTS UP  & GET IRELAND WALKING APP
Get Ireland Walking are supporting the ‘Ireland Lights Up’ walking campaign which returns in January 2021, in partnership with the GAA and Operation Transformation. This year other sporting organisations will join the GAA to ensure that ‘Ireland Lights Up’ by turning on their floodlights during the 8-week broadcast of Operation Transformation 2021.

The new App will allow you to book your space to walk safely at a local registered club or venue. The app will regularly add clubs and venues near you on a daily basis; be sure to re-check if your local club has registered and then just sign up!

The app is available FREE for download NOW on the App Store and Google Play.
FIND OUT MORE HERE!

So come on Waterford, let’s get active and keep active in 2021.

If you require more information on Operation Transformation please contact
Pauline Casey on 086 7837385 or email pcasey@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

New for 2021!
Let’s Run 0-5km Podcast

Do you want to build up from 0 to 5km at your own pace, in your own time?

This January we are launching our brand new Let’s Run 0-5km Podcast.  The podcast will take you through six weekly training sessions at a time that is convenient for you.  All you need is a smart phone, headphones and comfortable footwear.

For more information on the podcast please contact:
Pauline on 086 7837385 or email pcasey@waterfordsportspartnership.ie

CHECK OUT SESSION 1 HERE NOW!

The Men on the Move Programme encourages men to get more active, have fun and improve their fitness levels through twice weekly activity sessions. The programme offers men the chance to learn and take part in safe, effective exercises tailored to suit their needs. Participants  should see both physical and psychological benefits such as improved mood, increased energy, weight loss/control and improved mobility and greater functional fitness. The sessions focus on aerobic exercises for forty minutes and work on core strength and flexibility for twenty minutes.

NOW BOOKING!
Men on the Move ONLINE 2021

We are delivering a FIVE WEEK ONLINE
Men on the Move Programme this January.

Want to start exercising?
Want to feel fitter & have more energy?
We are delivering a five week, men only, ONLINE physical activity programme . . .

WSP tutors will deliver two ONLINE sessions each week, on Mondays
& Thursdays, working on your aerobic endurance and core strength.

Starting Monday 18^th Jan @ 6.15pm

€10 per person | Book HERE now! 
For more information please contact:
Peter Jones on 087 101 5130 or email pjones@waterfordsportspartnership.ie