Good Reads

How we make sure we move whilst working from home

Published: 11 November 2020

Working from home, sometimes you find yourself sitting still for hours. So we are sharing how some of the Energise Me team build activity into their day whilst working from home.

Winchster Go LD members enjoying walk and talk

Winchester Go LD launch Walk and Talk Programme

Published: 11 November 2020

For Winchester Go LD, lockdown hugely disrupted the community they'd built for their members. With the help of Energise Me's Investing in Communities project, they launched ‘Walk and Talk’ to help their members feel connected and be active.

Girl hula hooping

We Can Be Active – Join the big conversation

Published: 9 November 2020

We've launched We Can Be Active, a big online conversation, to find out what would make it easier and more appealing to be active. Join in at a time that suits you from 17th November until 15th December to share your views.

Re-addressing balance in lockdown

Published: 6 November 2020

During the first lockdown, Sophie built a routine around doing PE with Joe every morning and going for walks. But since PE has finished she found her routine slipping. As we head into another lockdown, she shares how she plans to get back to it.

Chris after a sea swim

Sea swimming for my mental health

Published: 28 October 2020

After hearing the quote “Win the Morning, Win the day” Chris was inspired. Now he uses being active to set up his day right and look after his mental health.

From minority player to coach and role model

Published: 30 September 2020

Growing up Jane was aware of being a minority at the football academy where she trained. Inspired by her female coach she decided to make a change and become a coach herself. Now she’s starting work bringing better football opportunities to youths.

Kosiwa out on a walk

On your bike! Mixing things up to stay active

Published: 21 September 2020

Occupational therapist Kosiwa had never seen herself as a gym person but she was growing to love it. Then lockdown hit. With a stressful job and a need for release, there was only one thing for it: learn to ride a bike!

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