How your stories have inspired us to be active
Published: 19 July 2021
People often think that because we promote active lifestyles we must all be super sporty. The truth is, we struggle to be active sometimes too.
Published: 19 July 2021
People often think that because we promote active lifestyles we must all be super sporty. The truth is, we struggle to be active sometimes too.
Published: 15 July 2021
For Becky and her family, cricket has become so much more than just a sport. It’s a safe space where they can be themselves and feel supported.
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: 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: 3 March 2021
After struggling to keep up their usual active routines in lockdown, Helen and her daughter decided to take on a challenge together. They shared how they found supporting each other through the Couch to 5k.
Helping us tackle inactivity to boost health and happiness
