Real stories from people like you

Sometimes it’s hard to believe how much being active can improve your life. Sure, it all sounds good but will it really work for someone like you? The answer is yes, just look at all the people who have already changed their lives for the better by being more active.

We invited local people from our community to tell us their stories and share how being active has changed their lives for the better. Their inspiring stories are living proof of how people of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities can join and in and feel good. It’s the right fit for them, it could be the right fit for you.

Tom

Tom

Tom had been active in the past, but recent ill health really affected his ability to keep fit. After having a cardiac arrest, Tom was nervous about being active. As he recovered, he realised he needed to do something to make him feel better.

Leila

Leila

Leila started being active to help keep unnecessary weight off during pregnancy and to have an easier birth. Now she takes part in pregnancy fitness classes every week. This makes her feel more positive and energetic.

Julie

Julie

After experiencing a traumatic road accident, and then being diagnosed with blood cancer, Julie decided she needed to find a way to be more active that fitted her age and lifestyle. She’s also got three energetic granddaughters to look after, so she felt she needed to keep fit and active.

Des

Des

Initially, Des started playing football to help him keep fit but as time’s gone by, it’s become a way for him to relax, make loads of new friends and enjoy some of Liverpool’s great green spaces. Des has a hectic job and family life, with two young children Isaac, 8 and Olivia, 5, keeping him very…

Phil

Phil

Phil never really thought of being active as something that was important to him until he became unwell. Now Phil walks and cycles regularly and completes a number of home activities that helped improve his physical and mental wellbeing.

Romina

Romina

When Romina was pregnant she tried Mamafit pregnancy classes as a way to relieve her back problems, fast-forward a year later and now she’s walking everywhere, her back pain has eased and she feels much happier.