Gladstone men aged from 35-54 are encouraged to enroll for a trial associated with the port city's innovative ManUp program.

Spokesperson Marcus Ellison says participants would be involved in a simple monitoring process over 12 months.

You can contact the program via manup@cqu.edu.au or 4970 7211.

Face of the ManUp program Marcus Ellison

He said he could accept participants until the end of January and they would be encouraged to strive for a healthier lifestyle.

Meanwhile, Marcus is planning the program's 'official launch' from 10.30am on Monday October 25 at CQUniversity Gladstone's Leo Zussino Building. Business leaders, media, health professionals and prospective project participants are welcome to attend.

Gladstone region has been chosen as the pioneering community for a world-leading ManUp program, using web and phone-based interactions to encourage men aged from 35-54 to boost their physical activity and nutrition levels.

The aim is to make the port city renowned for men's health, just as Rockhampton gained a reputation as home of the 10,000 STEPS program.

CQUniversity has a Health Promotion Queensland large grant and is collaborating with Gladstone Regional Council and e-health departments at the University of Western Sydney and the CSIRO, as well as Total Wellbeing Guide author Manny Noakes.

One of the University's graduates, Marcus Ellison will be the face and driving force of the program in Gladstone, aiming to build the groundwork and momentum over coming months and years.