Fitness instead of addiction: young people choose a healthy future

As part of the cooperation between Kozybayev University and the Anti–Drug Department of the North Kazakhstan Region and the Fitness Family network of fitness centers, a joint event on drug addiction prevention among young people "Sport is against drugs!" was held. A lot of attention is paid to this topic at the university. Lectures, meetings with police officers and doctors of the Mental Health Center, specialists of the Psychological Service of the University are regularly held. However, it is important not only to talk about this social evil, but also to offer an alternative to youth. Sport is something that can protect you from bad habits, the participants believe.

"We all know perfectly well that drug addiction is a huge problem, a "scourge" of the present, which destroys the destinies and lives of people. And it is sports that can become an alternative. Thanks to such events, we can see that our youth have a choice, and it is made in favor of a healthy future!" said Ruslan Umbetov, Acting Head of the Drug Enforcement Administration of the North Kazakhstan Region.

Experienced instructors conducted fitness training for students of 1-4 courses and a session on simulators. All participants received certificates from Fitness Fame.

"This event is very important for us because we are not just representatives of business, but also of a healthy lifestyle. We are bringing together a large, strong team of people who are committed to healthy lifestyle and sports. Every day we promote sports, fortitude, and health! We will be very glad when you try yourself as athletes. And maybe today we can inspire you with this atmosphere of a sporty lifestyle. Because sport gives an outburst of emotions, accumulated stress and helps to move in the right direction," concluded Alyona Neklyudova, director of the Fitness Fame network.