Personal Stories

Luke dancing during virtual dance classes

Keeping others connected through dance

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

Staying active carefully

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!

Finding activity in everyday tasks

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.  

Carole at a boot-camp

Joining a boot-camp: taking the leap in lockdown

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.

16-year-old coach rallies the girls

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.

Finding out my perfect fitness buddy has 4 legs and a tail

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.

Overcoming Zoom fatigue with active bursts

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.

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.

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