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Looking after our hearts with physical activity

By GreaterSport | 14 February 2020

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.

Physical activity is good for your heart, in more ways than one

By GreaterSport | 14 February 2020

When we think of the benefits of physical activity, many of us know that it is good for our heart health. But it’s not just physiologically that our hearts can benefit.

Kirsty Rowlinson-Groves' story: 2019 Greater Manchester Mayor's Award winner

By GreaterSport | 04 February 2020

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

Mental health awards launched

By GreaterSport | 28 November 2019

A host of celebrities are encouraging people to enter new public awards to celebrate those who make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of others.

Gordon defies the odds, and his doctors, with physical activity

By GreaterSport | 17 October 2019

Gordon’s story is one of strength, determination and the power of physical activity in defying doctor’s expectations.

Managing long term health conditions with physical activity

By GreaterSport | 16 October 2019

Anita has Pyoderma Gangrenosum, an extremely rare auto immune skin disease caused by an over-active immune system. She has used physical activity to manage alleviate her pain and improve her life