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.

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.

A mother’s love for cricket and the safe space it gives her disabled sons

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.

Switching virtual yoga for kettlebells: Starting something new after lockdown

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.

How using a wheelchair gave me the freedom to be active

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.

How rugby and coaching helped me manage my mental health

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.

Boosting confidence with Bikeability

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.

Thinking outside the rink: figure skating during lockdown.

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.

Teaching and keeping active in lockdown

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.

Getting out of my head and into my running shoes

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.