Good Reads

Apps that make it easier to exercise

Thumbs up from Tech Explorers

Published: 25 June 2020

Back in 2018 we recruited some Tech Explorer volunteers. The idea behind this was to discover apps that make it easy for people to embed exercise into their daily routine.

Jen on her bike - cycling to work

Swapping four wheels with two

Published: 25 June 2020

Eager to find a quicker and more active way of getting to work, Jen changed her commute by swapping four wheels with two.

The latest guidance for sport and exercise

Published: 25 June 2020

Lockdown has forced many of us to adapt our physical activity routines. But as the government eases restrictions, what does this mean for sport and exercise?

How to join the Healthy Schools Rating Scheme

Published: 25 June 2020

The Department for Education has launched a scheme to help schools rate their health and wellbeing provision. It's available to all schools participating in the Children and Young People Active Lives Survey.

Niton Primary School running The Golden Mile

Published: 22 June 2020

Niton Primary school wanted pupils to be active in an enjoyable and relaxed way. Teachers saw The Golden Mile as a good way to improve the general health and fitness of its pupils.

Hampshire School Games Mark May

Published: 22 June 2020

The Hampshire School Games Mark May challenges launch this week. As the School Games Organisers continue to reach out to all schools to share and promote the importance of being physically active even when not at school.

The impact going virtual has had on my home

Published: 22 June 2020

Lock down has changed how we all work and many of us have had to adapt to work from home. But when working from home means virtually inviting a whole yoga class into your house, what impact does this have on the rest of your household?

How exercise helped my mental health

Published: 22 June 2020

Georgia tells how being active helped her through lows with her mental health and how she still uses exercise as a way of managing her anxiety.

A kinder form of exercise

Published: 22 June 2020

Staying motivated to exercise can be tough. For many, it's harder than ever right now. If you're being self-critical, maybe it's time to be a little kinder to yourself. Personal Trainer, Ruth, shares her rollercoaster relationship with exercise.

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