How do you like to keep active? What activities do you enjoy the most?

Getting outdoors with my dog. I particularly like our morning walks on a crisp, misty day. I also play Rugby which a really fun form of exercise

Why do you feel it is important to lead a physically active lifestyle?

Having an active lifestyle comes with its obvious physical health benefits, but I’ve found that for me it comes with huge mental health benefits. I use the mood tracker on apple health, and it’s no coincidence that the days when I am active, but mood is better.

How does the Active Hub platform support your physical movement?

The challenges on the Active hub have encouraged me to do an extra km on my walk, or fit in a spin session to reach my distance targets. It has also encouraged me to go for a walk at lunch, or do some yoga on a day when I would ordinarily have done nothing.

How has participating in team events helped increase your engagement with other colleagues?

The team challenges in particular help you to connect with colleagues, and sometimes speak to colleagues you wouldn’t normally interact with.

Has having the Active Hub in place via your employer enabled you to lead a more active lifestyle?

Definitely, as previously mentioned it has helped me to build good habits and have active rest days. I have enjoyed moving more, and it has helped me realise that it doesn’t need to be an intense gym session, just a walk or gentle yoga session with benefit me.

What is your 2025 active goal?

To get back into running to improve my fitness for Rugby. It was actually an Active hub challenge that encouraged me to try a run, which I haven’t done in years, and it made me realise how good for me it will be.

The Active Hub has helped me to build a more active lifestyle and I am thoroughly enjoying it.