Returning to clubs: A parent’s perspective

Published: 29 July 2020

As the physical activity sector re-opens, many parents find themselves with mixed feelings about sending their kids back to clubs. Sharon shares her experience as her children return to their favourite sport and physical activity clubs.

An unexpected path from Couch to 5k

Published: 20 July 2020

Sophie never saw herself as someone who would write a blog about getting active. But lockdown and a lack of outdoor space prompted her to join the movement from Couch to 5k.

Lifting less, stepping more: how lockdown has affected my training

Published: 9 July 2020

Strongwoman, Nat, is lifting less but stepping more! She shares how lockdown has affected her training plan, turning it on its head.

Getting active outdoors

Published: 26 June 2020

Getting active outdoors is great for your health and mood. But it's easy to get stuck in an indoor routine. Kelly, our Project Officer for Children & Young People, shares how she got hooked on outdoor fitness.

Exercise, Anxiety and Personal Identity

Published: 26 June 2020

Kate from Southampton opens up about her relationship with physical activity and how it has played a part in overcoming difficult hurdles.

Actively reclaiming independence: being a student in lockdown

Published: 25 June 2020

For lots of students and young adults who were already living relatively unsettled lives, COVID-19 has (quite literally) sent them packing. Here's how our placement student, Charlotte, is coping with a new-found lack of independence...

Key worker loves to move

Published: 25 June 2020

Ros shares how she’s managing to juggle being a key worker with her online classes and staying fit and healthy herself.

Dancing through lockdown: advice from a 10 year old

Published: 25 June 2020

Lockdown has had everyone's routine up in the air! Whilst trying to keep active at home we've all had to overcome many hurdles. Ten year old Poppy shares how she's been dancing her way through it all

Locked down with my husband, 4 dogs and anxiety

Published: 25 June 2020

Nancy talks about how corona-chaos could have brought back her long-forgotten anxiety but, instead she seized back some control and found sanctuary in exercise.

Being active and budget conscious

Published: 25 June 2020

Some families find that money can be a barrier to being physically active. Emily chats to us about being active on a budget and how you can overcome this barrier.