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.
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Meet Heidi
Heidi rekindled her passion for being active into adulthood.
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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 Anita
Regular physical activity helped Anita overcome her asthma
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Meet Chloe
Being active helps Chloe relax and de-stress
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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 Hannah
Group exercise has helped Hannah deal with her depression and anxiety
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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 Kimberley
Kimberley incorporates family-time with being 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 Michael
Michael includes walking into his daily commutes
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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 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 Sharon
Sharon took the plunge and found a new love for swimming.
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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.