From inactivity to inspiration 😅 🌟
To help encourage you, the residents of Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland to move more each day, brand new Let's Get Moving Champions are here and are proudly sharing their wonderful range of stories about the physical and mental health benefits they feel from regular physical activity.
The Let's Get Moving Champions will help us to share the message far and wide that physical activity and moving more is good for you 💛
Hear from the individuals and groups as they share their wide range of stories of what being active means to them. The challenges they've overcome, their tips and advice to help you get started and how they fit physical activity into their daily routines.
The Let's Get Moving Champions are here to inspire you, your neighbours and your local community to get out and move a bit more. Introducing physical activity into your daily routine is a great way to improve your physical and mental wellbeing, and the Let's Get Moving Champions are here to inspire you to take that first step and get started!
You will also find further tips, advice and local opportunities that relates to each of our Champion stories 🌟
Use the 'Filter' option below to view Champions by where they live, the theme of their story and which activity or sport they enjoy.
Our Let's Get Moving Champions keep us up-to-date by sharing updates on how they are staying active and looking after their wellbeing. CLICK HERE to be whizzed down the page to view the latest updates.
- Have you overcome barriers to help you get active? Active Together are always looking for more 'Let's Get Moving' Champions to share their stories.
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Meet Hannah
Group exercise has helped Hannah deal with her depression and anxiety
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Meet Palminder
Palminder finds strength and balance from going to the gym.
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Meet Tanner
Tanner has Hydrocephalus, but that hasn't stopped him being active.
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Meet Ade
Ade stays active to help reach his weight goals.
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Meet Aliya
Aliya is on a mission to motivate others to be active.
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Meet Amelia
Amelia found freedom by getting out on her bike.
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Meet Andrew
Andrew remains active whilst living with a long-term health condition
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Meet Anita
Regular physical activity helped Anita overcome her asthma
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Meet Ayesha
Ayesa finds happiness in being active.
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Meet Chloe
Being active helps Chloe relax and de-stress
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Meet Claire
Running and Swimming help Claire relax and unwind.
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Meet Colin
Playing bowls has helped Colin significantly improve his mental wellbeing.
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Meet Daniel
Phyiscal activty helps Daniel remain positive
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Meet Dawn
A survivor of breast cancer, Dawn loves to run and enjoy each day as it comes
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Meet Demelza
Demelza became active to overcome her health issues
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Meet Diane
Group exercise helps Diane lose weight, improve her mood and feel fit and healthy
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Meet Hayley
Hayley wants to encourage as many people as possible to be active outdoors!
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Meet Helen
Helen loves yoga, and turned her hobby into her career
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Meet Jasmine
Jasmine wants to inspire other mums to be active through Zumba
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Meet Jemma
Jemma wants to share her story about being active during pregnancy
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Meet Jenny
Jenny likes to encourage other mums to be active throughout pregnancy
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Meet Jim
Despite his age, Jim walks 3 miles a day as part of his routine
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Meet Katie
Being active helped Katie boost her confidence and self-esteem.
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Meet Kevin
Kevin has combined his love for the outdoors with being active.
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Meet Kimberley
Kimberley incorporates family-time with being active.
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Meet Laura
Laura wants to inspire those around her to be more active.
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Meet Loughborough Female Fitness
A women's only group to help encourage local residents to move more
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Meet Lucy
Lucy enjoys being active with her daughter
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Meet Mark
Cycling has helped Mark lose weight and improve his confidence
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Meet Natasha
Natasha remains active despite having a busy schedule
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Meet Pauline
Pauline loves to exercise despite the daily challenges she faces
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Meet Reema
Reema wants to empower other busy, working mums to stay healthy and active
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Meet Richard
Richard enjoys regular walks with his two sons.
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Meet Safe, Well, Happy Group
A group set up to encourage those with learning disabilities to be active
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Meet Samantha
Sam is inspiring other mums to make time for themselves
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Meet Sarah
Joining an exercise group has helped Sarah deal with her health condition
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Meet Sharon
Sharon took the plunge and found a new love for swimming.
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Meet Vijay
Vijay's health and fitness helped him quickly recovery from a cardiac arrest.
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Meet Vix
Vix uses physical activity to help her overcome the challenges she faces and improve her mental wellbeing
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Meet Walk & Talk Project
A safe space for local residents to meet like-minded individuals and improve their mental health
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Meet Yvette
Yvette lives an active lifestyle whilst working from home

Read updates from the Champions
Our Let's Get Moving Champions keep us up-to-date by sharing updates on how they are staying active and looking after their wellbeing.