Schoolchildren squat to it in fitness challenge

Padiham Primary School celebrated National Fitness Day in style by dressing in their best sports wear ready to attack a series of action packed activities.
Burnley FC coach Paige Costello with students from Padiham Primary School during National Fitness Day.Burnley FC coach Paige Costello with students from Padiham Primary School during National Fitness Day.
Burnley FC coach Paige Costello with students from Padiham Primary School during National Fitness Day.

The children took part in tough physical circuit sessions and were then treated to a special assembly about the benefits of healthy eating and exercising.

Leading each fitness session was Burnley Football Club coach, Paige Costello, who put the youngsters through their paces with a series of press ups, planks and squats.

National Fitness Day was founded in 2011 and sees a huge range of activity options enjoyed by people of all ages who take part in a range of challenges.