Glenn Wilkinson (50) will also use the event to highlight the vital link between exercise and mental health during the ongoing Covid pandemic.
A personal trainer and body builder for 30 years, Glenn admitted that watching the doors to his own gym, Glenn Wilkinson Lifestyle, remain closed over the last year has been a huge challenge.
“Exercise not only changes your body, it changes your mind, your attitude and your mood,” says Glenn.
![Glenn (right) and Jamie preparing for their challenge.](https://www.newtownabbeytoday.co.uk/webimg/TUFZMTMwMDEwNjI5.jpg?width=640)
“And throughout this last year, the closure of gyms has meant that instant outlet for people to feel better mentally and physically has been removed. I believe in the power of movement and the sense of community a gym environment brings – this has been totally lost this year.
“There is a direct link between positive mental health and exercise and I urge our government to wake up and give us a date to allow this industry to get back to doing what we do best – making people feel good, in mind and body.
“We have some hard work ahead, getting our clients and communities feeling comfortable and…