Thousands of Fitness First members are set to launch a massive fundraising campaign for the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as clubs around the country take part in a Fitness First world record attempt for the largest simultaneous spin class.

The record attempt, on Tuesday May 5 from 6-8pm, will be the first event in the Million Miles Challenge, a two month campaign to raise funds to help beat heart disease. Around 35,000 members and non-members are set to be involved pounding the treadmills and clocking up one million miles on cross trainers, rowers and bikes.

To enter the challenge, Fitness First members can pick up a special log card in club for a £2 suggested donation to record their own miles exercised while in their club with Fitness First hoping to break the one million mile mark by the end of June. The health and fitness chain is also encouraging non members to take part by downloading a free 5 day guest pass at www.fitnessfirst.com/million

“Exercise is hugely important in maintaining a healthy heart so we have joined forces with our chosen charity, the BHF, for the Million Miles Challenge,’’ said Fitness First Managing Director John Gamble. “Our members are great supporters of the BHF and I know they will do all they can to help us raise as much money as possible for this very worthy campaign.”