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.
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.
Published: 7 October 2020
After multiple diagnoses throughout her life, Debbie turned to exercise as a way of energising herself. With the right support network, she now takes on triathlons, sea swimming and Qigong.
Published: 30 September 2020
Growing up Jane was aware of being a minority at the football academy where she trained. Inspired by her female coach she decided to make a change and become a coach herself. Now she’s starting work bringing better football opportunities to youths.
Published: 21 September 2020
Occupational therapist Kosiwa had never seen herself as a gym person but she was growing to love it. Then lockdown hit. With a stressful job and a need for release, there was only one thing for it: learn to ride a bike!
Published: 17 September 2020
After a secondary Cancer diagnosis meant Elizabeth needed to retire, she was looking for a new challenge. Having recently moved to Portsmouth, she found running was the perfect fit.
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