THEY jumped, jiggled and jived to music on Widnes Vikings pitch today and made history.

An incredible 3,400 people joined a giant keep fit session on Select Stadium pitch and set a new Guinness world record.

Children joined forces with police officers, Disney characters and residents from across Halton to launch the Big Viking Health Kick Off.

They broke a record set in Bejing in 2013 for the most number of people exercising to a fitness video.

Vikings head coach Denis Betts mingled with pupils for the 10-minute fitness routine.

Double lung transplantee Mark Allen, aged 43, from Widnes who joined in said: “There was a real party atmosphere, despite the cold. 

“There were people of all ages and abilities joining in, including toddlers, pensioners and the disabled."

 


Cheers went up around the ground as the China record of 2,958 was well and truly smashed.

Everyone taking part received free tickets to tonight’s Super League season opener with Wigan Warriors.

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The event was organised in partnership with NHS Halton Clinical Commissioning Group and Halton Council to raise awareness about the importance of keeping track of your blood pressure.

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