Thursday, February 16, 2006

Everyday United

You can now see United's stars as you have never seen them before - trying their hands at other sports on a limited edition charity DVD.

Should Ole Gunnar Solskjaer have been a boxer? Who would win the titanic tennis clash between Wes Brown and Rio Ferdinand? And, most crucially, has Wayne Rooney ever seen a golf club before, let alone held one?

The Everyday United DVD, which encourages people to build physical activity and sport into their everyday lives, is part of United’s support for Sport England’s recently launched Everyday Sport campaign and will be on sale priced £7.99 from the Everyday Sport website.

Proceeds from sales will go back into the Everyday Sport campaign, which encourages people to build physical activity and sport into their everyday lives. The campaign is set to get England moving in the battle against obesity and in the countdown to London 2012.

United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said of the project: “We are delighted to be able to take part in Everyday United. All of us recognise that in the positions we are in, it is important to play a part in inspiring others to get active - whether it is taking up a sport or just playing for fun.

“It is a benefit to your health and well-being, and can even help with something as simple as how you approach the day. I enjoy a nice brisk walk as well as a session in the gym – it all counts, not matter how old you are."

"If you enjoy it, it's good for you and you can easily fit it into your daily life, then you've got to be onto a winner. I think Everyday Sport is a first class idea."
Alan Smith on Everyday Sport

The DVD is soundtracked by music from Rio Ferdinand's Whitechalk music label, and the England defender is another who is encouraging everyone - young and old - to become more active.

Sources:

Official DVD link

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