Returning to the gym after a year of lockdowns

Published: 28 October 2021

Although we have been out of lockdown for a little while now, it's ok to still have nerves about returning to life as it was before COVID. For Sam, returning to the gym has been something she has put off doing due to fear.

What does the Me & Activity report mean for activity providers working with young people?

Published: 20 October 2021

Earlier this year we launched the Me & Activity report, showing that young people had positive feelings about physical activity, but struggled with feeling motivated. Here we explore how the recommendations can help YOU become more accessible.

Energise Me and Enable Ability join forces to make activity more accessible

Published: 14 September 2021

Through Energise YOUth, we teamed up with Enable Ability to launch What’s it like, My Favourite Walk. It aims to help young people living with anxiety and sensory issues to feel more comfortable going out for walks.

How I’ve used karate to support myself and others

Published: 10 September 2021

Nigel shares how karate has supported him through difficult times, allowed him to fundraise and been an important part of his life.

Ringwood school and Bowls club come together to support pupil’s development

Published: 6 September 2021

In Ringwood, a secondary school and bowls club have come together to help pupils build confidence and aid personal development all whilst playing Bowls. We spoke to the school and the club to find out more about the project.

Top Tips for engaging and involving young people in your activity

Published: 25 August 2021

Following the launch of the Me & Activity report earlier this year, Youth Project Manager Emma explores what activity providers, clubs and leisure centres can do to engage and involve more young people.

Learning to love myself through basketball

Published: 17 August 2021

Growing up Patricya was aware of being different. She was a tall tomboy and felt she stood out playing netball. After seeing how inclusive basketball teams are, she realised it was the sport for her.

How physically active are we in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight?

Published: 5 August 2021

New We Can Be Active insight explores local activity levels and highlights stubborn inequalities in physical activity and sport.

Finding a community through gentle exercise after surgery

Published: 5 August 2021

Gloria shares how having a knee operation led to her start gentle exercise at Active Nation. She has found a sense of community and camaraderie that has kept her going through the loss of her husband.

New strategy invites local people to re-imagine physical activity

Published: 28 July 2021

We Can Be Active is a joint mission to inspire and support active lifestyles so we can all be active in a way that suits us.