Physical activity does not exist in a vacuum. Often when we think about ‘getting active', we may imagine sports and planned exercise. Lacing up our trainers and, say, going for a long run with our headphones in, which we do just to ‘get fit'. This is something many of us have experienced. But all too often, our best-laid plans peter out as the novelty wears off and we realise we are not actually enjoying what we are doing.
Even for those who do enjoy exercise, life gets in the way. Gyms, kit and memberships are expensive, facilities are often hard to access, and, once we're there, it can be intimidating to join in, as a beginner. Across the UK, we need to think about how we can address these difficulties, so that the benefits of being active can be felt by all communities.
