Neil Salanki - Sport and Nutrition Professional

16/05/2026

06/05/2026

Come and get involved https://forms.office.com/e/G9dKRxLryg

08/04/2026

A week ago today we brought health, leisure and community partners together at Blackpool and The Fylde College for the first Closing the Gap Between Public Health and Leisure conference — the energy in the room was momentum we must harness.

I left convinced that practical action, joined‑up thinking and lived experience can reshape local health outcomes. After a warm welcome from Annie Kerfoot and Matthew Cottle’s framing of the national and local landscape sharpened our focus; Marc Potter showed how AI can amplify workforce development; and Paul Becouarn’s keynote reminded everyone that movement rebuilds identity, hope and belonging. Dr Nicola Relph and Dr Michael Owen gave us pragmatic, proportionate evaluation approaches that make community programmes fundable and scalable, while Adrian Leather, Liz Petch, Dr Nicola Relph and Dani Halsall MCIMSPA pushed the case for aligned commissioning and workforce capability across sectors.

We explored clinical and practice realities too — the GLP‑1 session I led on exercise and nutrition for GLP‑1 users highlighted how safeguarding exercise tolerance, protecting muscle and function, and prioritising tailored nutrition and lifestyle strategies are essential to supress sarcopenia and reduce weight‑regain risk and support long‑term recovery. That clinical‑to‑community bridge is exactly where workforce development matters: Our Health, Nutrition and Movement degree is designed to deliver those practical skills into the workforce so employers get practitioners who can deliver prevention‑focused, evidence‑based interventions.

Across workshops, Carol Southern and Jake White used co‑design to turn barriers into bridges for Wyre Moving More; Move Together Blackpool and Active Blackpool (Kerenza Harper, Pete Smith and Jenny Fairfield) demonstrated whole‑systems approaches that scale impact; and illustrated how system leadership can sustain change.

The day wasn’t just conversation — it produced clear, practical next steps: shareable evaluation tools, employer‑aligned training pathways, named pilots and cross‑sector working groups to test co‑designed ideas.

Now the work begins: convert momentum into measurable change, embed simple evaluation into routine practice, and grow the workforce with the skills our communities need. I’m proud of what we achieved together and excited for the partnerships and pilots ahead.

12/03/2026

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24/02/2026

Amazing work, the power of community sport 💪💪💪

18/02/2026

We’ve all seen those ‘know-it-all’ influencers.
We’ve all endured that personal trainer who’s full of it—doesn’t know their arse from their elbow, yet still preaches like an expert.

I stand with and I’ve signed the petition.
👉 Join the Movement: Help Tackle Fitness Misinformation Online
https://lnkd.in/e8R8H3g3

Why this matters:
Misinformation can seriously harm people’s health and wellbeing. Individuals who lack the necessary knowledge should not have free rein to publish content—especially when their audience is vulnerable. In many cases, their real aim is to sell a product rather than to educate.

People who spread unfounded claims can be even more problematic than deliberate liars. A liar at least understands the difference between truth and falsehood. Someone who fabricates information to avoid appearing uninformed often doesn’t recognise that boundary. They may invent details to protect their sense of authority or credibility, and over time they can start believing their own falsehoods. When challenged, they repeat and amplify the misinformation, which becomes increasingly dangerous as susceptible audiences continue to spread it.

05/09/2025

Come and see me at enrolment tomorrow to secure your place

29/08/2025

It’s not too late to join us this year!

The HNC in Physical Activity, Health & Leadership is for anyone interested in starting or developing a career in the sports, fitness or well-being industries.

27/08/2025

Take your PT career to the next level!!!!!

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