Personal Stories

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

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.

Emily - Project Officer for Long Term Health Conditions

Keeping active as life changes

Published: 25 June 2020

Emily talks about how her physical activity habits have fluctuated throughout different stages of her life. From childhood and teenage years, to pregnancy and motherhood.

Emma and daughter

The Silver Linings of #StayInWorkOut

Published: 25 June 2020

Everyone's routines are up in the air right now. With children off school and many parents working from home, everyone is tackling new hurdles. Emma shares how her family are finding their way through and learning to Stay In Work Out.

Charlotte running

New job, new routine

Published: 25 June 2020

Life changes such as starting a new job can be a busy time. Charlotte talks to us about how she increased her activity levels by saying yes to something new and scary!

Energise Me Team at the top of St Catherine's hill

Red January: Kick starting the new year

Published: 25 June 2020

January is usually a month of making excuses and feeling guilty. Jen decided to turn her January around and signed up to Red January. She shares her story of trying to increase her activity levels and improve her mental well-being.

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