MEET OUR COMMUNITY
Our members are the heartbeat of everything we do. Whether for physical, mental, social or health reasons, everyone’s story is different. We’re here to celebrate their fitness journeys and showcase the ways they get moving.
Hear what get’s our community moving and the reasons why…
Floriza
“At the beginning I was a bit shy and now I'm more open with other people and I've improved in football as well. It's nice to be with others and to be part of a team.”
Watch Floriza's story![A girl wearing a red football top A girl wearing a red football top](https://res-2.cloudinary.com/gll/image/upload/v1738235173/rsp6ppaszm3ofnntytiw.png)
Gill
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“Everyone's improving, but I think the real thing is the camaraderie that comes around - that's good for me and it's great for the ladies.”
Watch Gill's storyKevin
“You think you reach the point where you can’t play sports anymore because you’re too old - but sessions like this give an opportunity. Kicking a ball is a good emotional release and also the camaraderie on the social side is really uplighting.”
Watch Kevin's story![Man on a football team wearing a black and orange jacket Man on a football team wearing a black and orange jacket](https://res-1.cloudinary.com/gll/image/upload/v1738235752/cmn9plofvhzylzh6p7wx.png)
Hayley and Toby
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“Anyone can say I'll do that later, but you have to think about mindset over matter and you will enjoy it so much more after the fact. It's the feeling you get after the class, you could be aching, but you just feel so empowered afterwards.”
Watch Hayley's and Toby's storyAbigail
“After I swim, I've got this massive smile across my face that I can't get rid of, I feel less stressed out, I feel positive and I'm looking forward to my day. I feel like I'm in the right mood to get on with all the things I need to do that day.”
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Vinod
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“The feeling after workout I find I feel more energetic, even though I've done quite an exhausting workout. Anyone would say oh my god, but to me I feel great, I feel energised. As I get older, I don't want to stop.”
Watch Vinod's storyFemi
“There's always a slight buzz of excitement, I always feel. When you feel the water against your body. Start stroking through various strokes and drills. It's great. I always come out and feel radiant and stimulated.”
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Rhiannon
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“Sometimes it's a struggle to get moving, but I find that once I've been active, then I can really start my day and I feel good. I'm always surprised at how well I feel after compared to before.”
Watch Rhiannon's storyEvie
“Staying active has really given me a routine and that has helped with my everyday life. It gives me a reason to get up in the morning.”
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