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“Some days, it can be really tiring because you’ve just had your exam, you want to go home. But after the gym, I feel excited. Like, I would rush through the gym doors.”

“I am excited to go to the gym after school because I’ve actually found quite a lot of comfort going to the gym. Gym feels like a safe place to me now, where I can just relax and do my own thing.”

“I usually feel quite happy after a workout because I just know I’ve made a difference to keep myself fit and healthy.”

“Being more active makes me feel great about myself, more confident. I can do a lot more than I could have done before.”

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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”