"After taking part in the programme we began to schedule time for work out at least once a week. Less screen time and more sleep time" Chee, parent enrolled on Waterfront Leisure Centre (7 - 11 Years)
"It helps me focus more on my physical activities instead of staying at home" Aleena, child enrolled on Waterfront Leisure Centre (11 - 14 Years)
"Our outlook on nutritional consumptions have changed, we have started making healthier choices. Levi knows not to consume lots of sugary food. He complains where there is lots of sugar in his snacks or drinks" Doris, parent enrolled on The Plumstead Centre (7 - 11 Years)
“My family is very motivated and we have made a massive change to our lifestyle. We do more family walks and keep more active. We have stopped buying sugars and choose healthier options. We check labels. We cut out so many snacks as we now check if we need it or just fancy it. The team, are so amazing and we cannot thank them enough” Nabjit, parent enrolled on Waterfront Leisure Centre (7 – 11 Years)
“She has now realised what food are healthy and not. Talking to someone else has made us realise we needed to change our diet and do more exercise. We have changed a lot of foods we eat e.g. Yoghurt, bread, rice, pasta, milk. She rides a bike home from school most of the days” Parent enrolled on The Plumstead Centre (4 – 6 Years)
“I believe that Leo is taking his exercise habits a bit more serious and trying to eat better too. I have finally convinced Leo to join a sport activity once a week and he will be doing 1 hour of Jiu Jitsu every Saturday morning” Elizabete, parent enrolled on The Greenwich Centre (11 – 14 Years)
"Our school has been involved with XPLORE for two years. The two hour program is multi faceted. Leigh delivers a whole group session for children and parents with family friendly information, activities and quizzes regarding nutrition and exercise, and then in the second hour, the coach puts the children through their 'sporting paces.' Because the programme is designed to be family friendly, the sporting element is about challenging their own ability rather than a set standard. All the families have gained so much knowledge from attending the course and are far more mindful when they are doing their shopping paying particular attention to the traffic light system" Ms Smith, Learning Mentor and Family Support at St Thomas a Becket Primary School (4 - 6 Years)