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The Role of an Everyday Active Champion
Nikki shares an insight into her role as an Everyday Active Champion.
Nikki ChawnerSittingbourne Everyday Active Champion
Benefits of…walking sports
Walking sports are a fantastic way to stay active and enjoy physical activity, especially for those who prefer a slower pace or have specific health considerations. Let’s dive into what...
Benefits of…bell ringing for fitness
Have you ever considered bell ringing as a physical activity? Bell ringing offers a unique and enjoyable way to stay active and improve your overall fitness. Let’s explore the physical...
Benefits of…Active Travel
Active travel is an approach to travel and transport that focuses on physical activity (walking and cycling) as opposed to motorised and carbon-dependent means. We all rely heavily on cars...
Benefits of…Lifting Weights
All adults should aim to do activities that build muscle and strengthen bones and joints on atleast 2 days a week (as recommended by the UK Chief Medical Officer). Activities...
Benefits of…resistance band exercises
Using resistance bands whilst exercising can be a great way to help improve your strength and flexibility, muscle stability and coordination. A versatile piece of equipment that can be added...
Benefits of…gardening
Gardening isn’t just about making your house look good (although a little curb appeal certainly never hurts). Research suggests that caring for plants can also do wonders for your wellbeing....
Age is no barrier to improving your life
In 2001, I went to see my doctor, as I was constantly coming down with colds. I was originally told it was ‘normal’. I was also tired all the time,...
Karen Tucker
parkwalk has arrived!
For 18 years parkruns have been taking place all over the world on a Saturday morning, with the idea that you can turn up and run, jog or walk 5km...
Jo Fraser WiseEvent Director Mote Park parkrun and proud parkwalker
Mental health matters – changing the conversation around getting active
It’s easy to say ‘becoming physically active will help your mental health and wellbeing’. What if just getting out of bed and motivating yourself to do anything is a struggle?...
My Open Water Swimming Journey
My open water swimming journey began in June 2020: with a too tight wetsuit (it must have shrunk in lockdown!) in a managed lake with a friend. I’d tried swimming...
Are you sitting too much?
Most of us know that being active is good for our health. But more evidence is emerging that even if you exercise regularly, spending a lot of time sitting down...
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