Going it alone: going solo to a new exercise class
Published: 25 June 2020
Being the new person at a fitness class can be hard enough as you feel you’re joining an already established group. Going through the process alone can be even scarier.
Published: 25 June 2020
Being the new person at a fitness class can be hard enough as you feel you’re joining an already established group. Going through the process alone can be even scarier.
Published: 25 June 2020
As a parent of two children (9 and 10), Sharon knows what it's like trying to prise them off their PlayStation, tablet and tv and get them out of the house to be active. Sharon shares how she encourages her children to step outside and get moving.
Published: 25 June 2020
With lockdown throwing everyone's routines off track and the normal ways of getting active not an option, being active as a family is taking over! Sharon shares how her family are using lockdown to get active together.
Published: 25 June 2020
Coaches are masters at supporting others to develop. But when you’re used to being in a room with participants, online classes present a new challenge. Lynne and Gerry from Bluewave Korean Martial Arts share how they're coaching differently online.
Published: 25 June 2020
Many people have had their lives shaken up reccently. Having been recently furloughed Jen struggled at first and wondered how she would keep busy and fill up each day. Keen to stay optimistic Jen turned to exercise to keep her mind and body working.
Published: 25 June 2020
Insecurities can stop us doing all kinds of things. For many women, fear of judgement is the biggest barrier to being active. So when Charlotte, our Project Support Intern, told us her story we asked if we could share it.
Published: 25 June 2020
It doesn't matter how passionate we are about physical activity and sport. There are likely to be times in our lives when we struggle to be active. A curve-ball like an injury can throw a regular routine and force us to find new ways to move.
Published: 25 June 2020
Sharon, our Strategic Lead for Children and Young People, talks about becoming a secret runner and embarking on a new challenge to improve her fitness and activity levels.
Published: 25 June 2020
Chauffering, cleaning, catering, peace-keeping: we're endlessly impressed with all the roles a busy parent plays. For many, the thought of exercise on top of that can be a stretch too far.
Published: 25 June 2020
What happens when lockdown forces us to say goodbye to the social side of exercise? Kelly from Atlas Fitness shares how they’ve gone above and beyond to maintain community spirit in their club.
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