Published: 8 July 2021
New research commissioned by Energise Me shows 70% of young people in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight have positive feelings towards physical activity. Many young people see a correlation between being active and improving their mental health.
Published: 8 July 2021
With lockdowns and restrictions forcing us to adapt to new ways of being active, Youth Project Manager Emma came out of lockdown keen to try a new activity to keep things interesting. She shares how she has found trying Kettlebells.
Published: 21 June 2021
For Emily, being active had always been at the bottom of her to-do list. Living with ME, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and POTS meant she had little energy. She shares how using a wheelchair has given her the freedom to become more active.
Published: 17 June 2021
A’s own experiences with mental health, injury and resilience have helped shape him into the coach he is today. He works to coach the person, not the player, hoping that all his players can become the best versions of themselves.
Published: 28 May 2021
At Energise Me we are willing to challenge ourselves and others, being held accountable as we become an anti-racist organisation. This is our commitment to tackling racism and racial inequalities.
Published: 13 May 2021
Completing a Bikeabilty course helped 9 year-old Noah grow his confidence and love of cycling. So much so that he started BMX biking which has helped him feel in control of his bike.
Published: 6 May 2021
For many athletes, lockdown meant saying goodbye to their training plan and a potential long break from their loved sport. Ava, a 12-year-old figure skater from Hampshire, got inventive to keep her training going off the rink.
Published: 21 April 2021
The last year has been hard for us all. Teachers have had it particularly hard having to adapt to lessons on zoom and being in and out of school. For Stephanie, exercise has been a great stress reliever during this difficult time.
Published: 8 April 2021
Georgia had sworn off running for life. Fear and anxiety around running meant she avoided it at all cost. Yet this March she challenged herself to run 27 miles for charity.
Published: 22 March 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an adverse effect on those living with disabilities. Many projects that support this community have struggled to keep going. Through our Investing in Communities project we were able to support Cycles4All.
Helping us tackle inactivity to boost health and happiness
