Free lifestyle coaching for residents in Gelderland: how to join the ‘Samen weer fit’ programme
Struggling with weight or unhealthy habits? Seven municipalities in Gelderland are offering free, two-year lifestyle coaching to help residents improve their health, energy, and well-being. No costs, no deductible—just a GP referral away.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Campaign Name | Samen weer fit |
| Programme Type | Gecombineerde Leefstijlinterventie (GLI024) |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Municipalities | Nijmegen, Berg en Dal, Wijchen, Beuningen, Druten, Mook en Middelaar, Heumen |
| Cost | Fully covered by basic health insurance, no deductible |
| Requirements | Referral from a general practitioner (GP) |
| Focus Areas | Healthy eating, physical activity, sleep, stress management, habit change |
| Website | www.samenweerfit.nl |
The seven municipalities involved are collaborating to address public health challenges by promoting existing lifestyle intervention programmes. Their role is to raise awareness and ensure residents can easily access these government-supported initiatives. The GGD Gelderland-Zuid provides research and public health expertise to guide these efforts.
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New regional campaign ‘Samen weer fit’ guides residents toward free lifestyle coaching
Living a permanently healthier life, losing weight and gaining more energy is often a major challenge. However, many residents are unaware that help is already available. Seven municipalities in the region are joining forces to assist residents in developing a sustainable healthy lifestyle. The ‘Samen weer fit’ campaign aims to widely promote the lifestyle programmes offered by GLI024.
Lifestyle
Research by GGD Gelderland-Zuid shows that many people in the region struggle with their weight or experience health complaints due to an unhealthy lifestyle. Taking the first step toward a healthier routine is often difficult to do alone. Although effective programmes already exist, they remain underutilised. The municipalities of Nijmegen, Berg en Dal, Wijchen, Beuningen, Druten, Mook en Middelaar and Heumen are now pooling their efforts. Their message is clear: you are not alone in this.
Two-year programme with professional guidance
The lifestyle programmes (known as Gecombineerde Leefstijlinterventie or GLI) do not focus on quick diets or temporary solutions. Instead, they offer an extensive 24-month trajectory. Under the guidance of a dedicated coach, participants work toward a different way of living. The programme combines group sessions with personal consultations, addressing healthy eating, increased physical activity, improved sleep, stress management and breaking old habits.
Always nearby and fully covered
There is already a broad network of coaches active throughout the region. This ensures that every resident can find a coach nearby, whether in the city or surrounding villages. An important and often overlooked advantage is that the programme comes at no cost to the participant. The trajectory is included in the basic health insurance package, fully reimbursed by health insurers and does not count toward the deductible. Anyone can participate; all that is needed to start is a referral from a general practitioner.
Ready to take the first step?
The participants report that the results go beyond just a lower number on the scale: they feel fitter, have more energy during the day and feel better overall. Residents ready to embrace a permanently healthy lifestyle can find all the information at www.samenweerfit.nl.