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Discovering time to become more active during lockdown – one resident’s story

By GreaterSport | 19 August 2020

Greater Manchester resident Nardia Joy embraced lockdown as an opportunity to become more active and find ways to keep her life busy

Rochdale couple don't let a pandemic stop them moving

By GreaterSport | 16 November 2020

Elaine and Jay are both fitness instructors in Rochdale. When lockdown hit, they were determined it wouldn't stop them and the people they taught, moving

Finding your voice through volunteering

By GreaterSport | 12 December 2019

People with disabilities often face many extra barriers in life than those without, making what, to many people seem like simple and easy tasks, much harder. For Katrina, volunteering started her on the path to self-confidence, and employment

Lack of physical activity costing UK employers £6.6bn

By GreaterSport | 19 December 2019

Getting employees more physically active could save UK businesses up to £6.6bn through improved employee productivity each year.

95% of office-based employees want to reduce the amount of time they sit at work

By GreaterSport | 06 December 2019

Working in an office can see employees spending up to 75% of their time sitting down. The good news is that 95% of these workers want to reduce this.

Solemother: 2019 Greater Manchester Initiative of the Year

By GreaterSport | 20 February 2020

Solemother was the recipient of the first Initiative of the Year Award at the 2019 Greater Manchester Sports Awards. Hear about the group and how they're helping to empower women and girls across the world to move more.