Good Reads

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New activity app for long term health conditions launches

Published: 15 September 2025

A brand new app to help people with long term health conditions get active has launched this Autumn. Designed alongside experienced physiotherapists the free app helps people with a range of conditions.

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Walking As Medicine: Life After A Stroke

Published: 12 September 2025

After two strokes, Martyn was unable to walk. But slowly, he has progressed from one step to... 1.5 million! This September, Martyn is walking the distance of 52 marathons for charity, Brighterway.

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We Like the Way You Move

Published: 12 September 2025

This Girl Can is rewriting the narrative of what getting active looks like for women who don’t feel they belong in the world of physical activity.

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Easy Ideas for Fun and Active Play With The Kids

Published: 1 August 2025

Moving as a family creates memories that last a lifetime. This summer, why not give these activities a try!

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New resources to ensure gyms and leisure facilities are safer for all women

Published: 31 July 2025

This Girl Can, ukactive, CIMSPA and Women’s Aid have teamed up to publish new guidance to help fitness and leisure facilities continue to create safer spaces for women and girls to be active.

Let’s Talk About How PE Kits Impact Participation

Published: 28 July 2025

Our physical activity experiences when we’re younger shape our relationship with exercise as adults. That's why PE is so important.

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Belonging Starts With Inclusion: Lessons From A Local Women’s Boxing Course

Published: 23 July 2025

What started as a simple six-week course in a local boxing club turned into something much bigger. Not only did it improve activity levels in local Havant women, but it also helped improve their confidence and create lasting friendships.