GLASWEGIANS have been challenged to get a grip this January by competing in the inaugural Glasgow Hang Challenge.

The competition, launched last week by Scottish startup Voomfit, Glasgow’s online portal for fitness and wellbeing, will see a bar set-up in 14 locations across the city.

Until the end of the month, people across Glasgow and the West will compete to find out who can hang from a bar for the longest time – with the winner receiving £2,500.

A pair of Glasgow 2014 stars, Colin Gregor and Charlene Joiner, were among the first to get involved. The athletic duo now run P.H.I.T., a high-intensity fitness class based at The Sanctuary in the West End.

Colin believes Voomfit’s initiative will continue the good work of the Commonwealth Games and encourage more people to get fit and healthy.

The former Scotland sevens captain said: “Often there’s a barrier for people attending fitness classes or a new gym, it’s a step into the unknown for many. Hopefully this challenge can take away the fear factor and get even more people down to their local studio or fitness centre to see what they have to offer.

“It’s great to see so many small businesses working together on this initiative and getting behind it. We’re all on the same team, working hard to improve fitness and wellbeing across Glasgow.”

Commonwealth Games silver medal cyclist Charlene added: “Whether it’s HIIT training, CrossFit, yoga or Watersports, there really is something for everyone when it comes to fitness in Glasgow.

“There are so many passionate instructors offering fun, unique and in many cases life-changing sessions across the city that we can all count ourselves very lucky."

To find out more about the hang challenge, or to find the right fitness class or personal trainer for you, visit www.voomfit.com and follow Voomfit on facebook, Twitter and Instagram.