Active Northumberland is launching a spring fitness challenge to help win PE equipment for schools in the area.

The Let’s Move for a Better World challenge, running from March 12-27, is designed to combat inactivity by incentivising users to rack up 'MOVEs' on their equipment.

It is a social campaign by fitness equipment provider, Technogym.

A MOVE metric, developed by Technogym, levels the playing field by awarding points without discriminating by age, sex or physical ability.

Participants can generate MOVEs during any activity, either inside Active facilities or outside.

The cumulative score is then added to the overall total of their venue.

The initiative is open to all members and casual users of participating Active Northumberland leisure centres - Ashington, Blyth, Berwick, Concordia in Cramlington, Ponteland, Prudhoe Waterworld, Morpeth and Wentworth Sports Centre in Hexham.

Mark Warnes, chief Executive of Active Northumberland, said: "There is nothing our customers and staff like more than a fitness challenge and some great friendly rivalry between the centres to see who can top the leader board.

"The challenge is a great way to support local schools while building up your own fitness and becoming part of our friendly sporting community. Our staff will be there to support you along the way.”