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.
Published: 25 January 2021
The Lockdowns have had a massive impact on people's work. For those in the arts, there have been many challenges to face. With the help of our Investing in Communities fund, Dance teacher Luke was able to support fellow dancers through online classes
Published: 14 January 2021
Many people with long-term health conditions have struggled to stay active during the pandemic and have felt isolated. 75-year-old Rosalind wants to stay active as long as possible!
Published: 11 January 2021
Throughout the first lockdown, Eleanor* knew she needed to find a way to keep herself moving and add structure to her days. She decided to find activity in the everyday tasks she loved doing normally.
Published: 6 January 2021
Carole had always had her reasons for not joining a fitness class. She had preconceived ideas of what it would be like. But when lockdown forced providers to go virtual Carole saw an opportunity to take the leap from home.
Published: 18 December 2020
Isla fell in love with tennis when she was five years old. Since then, her passion for the sport has grown and grown. Now 16, she’s training to be a coach so she can share her love of the sport and inspire other girls.
Published: 9 December 2020
Octavia sees herself as many things. She’s a sporty get up and go person, a Pilates instructor and a physiotherapist. She’s a mother, a wife and a friend. She has many defining factors but her alopecia is not one of them.
Published: 25 November 2020
Getting active solo isn’t for everyone, but sometimes the perfect workout buddy is closer than we think. Steph never liked running on her own. After adopting a spaniel, she realised that mankind’s can also be the best fitness partner.
Published: 23 November 2020
Since working from home Jake has noticed it is very easy to become sedentary. He shares how a colleague adding active bursts to team meetings has helped him overcome Zoom fatigue.
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.
Helping us tackle inactivity to boost health and happiness
