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

I like to try and do an activity each day, this may be some yoga, a little walk, a long run or a bike ride with my children. I enjoying walking or a workout at the gym the most.

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

To support your wellbeing, trying to keep yourself healthy and happy, it is a time to switch off and do something for yourself, I love being outdoors and exploring new places on a nice walk.

How does the Active Hub platform support your physical movement?

Keeps me motivated to move every day, I love the different challenges, helped me build my confidence in the gym to try new workouts. It is great to do team activities and have some healthy competition which encourages me to push that little further each time.

What event on the Active Hub have you enjoyed the most?

I really enjoy the team challenges and the distance ones, makes me push a little further each time I am out on a walk or run if it is based on distance rather than time.

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

It has brought up many conversations or completeness and encouraging others to take part and join in the fun. Some colleagues have booked in regular team walks or set up meeting points on certain days to complete the 30 minutes challenges. It has got me away from my desk during my lunch break, going on a little walk with some colleagues.

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

Definitely. It gives me a focus and some self-reward when you know you have achieved something, it’s a great feeling looking at the leader board and seeing that you have completed a challenge.

What is your 2024 active goal?

To run the London Marathon.

Keep moving to reach your goals