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

I like cycling, both road and Mountain Biking as well as walking the dogs over the South Downs. MTB is my favorite, especially when I’m exploring places new to me.

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

It’s important to stay active, it keeps you physically healthier and builds or maintains muscle mass and flexibility. This is important as old age approaches. My ride to work benefits my mental health by setting me up for the day.

How does the Active Hub platform support your physical movement?

It encourages you to keep active, even on the cold, wet days, with a sensible target to meet.

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

The Games: Go Beyond; the 1-hour target was harder to meet on days you were working but pushed me into doing an extra (horrible) hill climb on the way to work.

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

We can egg each other on (there may be some banter as well) to meet our team goals and encourage colleagues to take up a challenge.

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

Yes, the target or goal driven aspect encourages my competitive streak and on the days I’d normally “sack it off” I’m pushed to go and do some exercise.

What is your 2025 active goal?

Simple; try and have fun, or satisfaction if you’ve gone out in bad weather or not feeling it that day, along with more miles and more climbing.

Make exercise an enjoyable habit and on the days when you’re not feeling it, or the weather is horrible; K.B.O.