The Secret Runner

Published: 25 June 2020

Sharon, our Strategic Lead for Children and Young People, talks about becoming a secret runner and embarking on a new challenge to improve her fitness and activity levels.

Looking after me… 2 children and a dog

Published: 25 June 2020

Chauffering, cleaning, catering, peace-keeping: we're endlessly impressed with all the roles a busy parent plays. For many, the thought of exercise on top of that can be a stretch too far.

Fitness with Fibro

Published: 25 June 2020

When managing a long term health condition, getting active is about what works for you. Sophie from Basingstoke tells us what has worked for her and how doing the Couch to 5k improved her wellbeing.

Physical activity for the inactive

Published: 25 June 2020

Youth Project Manager, Emma, talks about falling out of love with physical activity and finding her way back.

Mags gets back in the “swim of things”

Published: 25 June 2020

Having felt generally unfit, Mags from Fareham has surprised herself by swimming 2.5km and raising £180 for charity in the process. Mags told us how swimming has changed her life.

The ‘Not Motivated to Run’ run

Published: 25 June 2020

When you work full-time and it’s dark before and after work, it’s hard to stay motivated to run through the winter. If you weren’t a keen runner in the first place then we’re impressed if you’re still going.

Swapping four wheels with two

Published: 25 June 2020

Eager to find a quicker and more active way of getting to work, Jen changed her commute by swapping four wheels with two.

The impact going virtual has had on my home

Published: 22 June 2020

Lock down has changed how we all work and many of us have had to adapt to work from home. But when working from home means virtually inviting a whole yoga class into your house, what impact does this have on the rest of your household?

How exercise helped my mental health

Published: 22 June 2020

Georgia tells how being active helped her through lows with her mental health and how she still uses exercise as a way of managing her anxiety.

A kinder form of exercise

Published: 22 June 2020

Staying motivated to exercise can be tough. For many, it's harder than ever right now. If you're being self-critical, maybe it's time to be a little kinder to yourself. Personal Trainer, Ruth, shares her rollercoaster relationship with exercise.