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Looking after our hearts with physical activity
It’s important to look after our hearts; hear Lilian’s story about how she used physical activity to help her recovery after open heart surgery.
Rochdale Borough Council: 2019 Greater Manchester Active Workplace of the Year
Rochdale Borough Council were the recipient of the first Active Workplace Award at the 2019 Greater Manchester Sports Awards. Hear about the work they're doing to help their staff be healthier and happier at work.
Kirsty Rowlinson-Groves' story: 2019 Greater Manchester Mayor's Award winner
Prehab4Cancer Programme Manager Kirsty Rowlinson-Groves was the recipient of the Greater Manchester Mayor's Award at the 2019 GM Sports Awards. Hear from Kirsty about the success of the programme, and what it was that saw her crowned 2019 champion
Changing what it means to be an Active Workplace
When people think about an Active Workplace, people often think of big obstacle races or endurance events. And whilst these are great, being an active workplace is much more, and much simpler than that.
Leaders urge critical Government backing to deliver the UK’s largest Cycling and Walking network - creating 2.5 million daily active trips, £6 billion in benefits and a national blueprint
The Mayor of Greater Manchester and Cycling and Walking Commissioner will deliver a report to Government setting out how a revolutionary walking and cycling network will help tackle the climate emergency, inactivity and congestion, prompting country-wide travel change
Lack of physical activity costing UK employers £6.6bn
Getting employees more physically active could save UK businesses up to £6.6bn through improved employee productivity each year.