Rising Star: The Judo Journey of Gregor Miller
Welcome to our brand-new blog where every month we will be shining the spotlight on one of the amazing young athletes who are part of Live A...
Arlene For Tayside Children with Cancer and Leukaemia
Regular readers of our blog may remember we posted a few weeks ago about Arlene McWalter, one of our long-standing instructors. In wha...
Customer Spotlight | Vicki Leaver
Vicki Leaver has been a regular user of LAL since she took part pay as you go Zumba classes back in 2011 – that’s a decade of classes, g...
Come On Arlene!
With classes now reopen (HOORAY!) we can all begin to think about mixing it up and adding a Body Attack, Core Stability or Spin Session back...
How to Break and Make Habits
As we ease out of lockdown and back into real life many of us are finding that our pre-covid habits - think exercise routines and walks to w...
How To Combat Stress
I think its fair to say that 2020 / 21 will go down as one of the most stressful years in our collective history. Maybe you were a fro...
Welcome Back
As I type, our teams across Perth and Kinross are busy filling sanitiser stations and wiping down rowing machines for your return to our ven...
Lockdown Two : How’s Your Motivation?
Looking through social media, it is apparent that we’re all finding Lockdown 2.0 decidedly tougher than first time round. A bit like ...
Beat The Winter Lockdown Blues
With the third Monday in January fast approaching we can’t help but feel that this year it should be called ‘The Bluest Monday of All Ti...
Back To Class | What To Expect On Your Return
I had the intro to this article all written in my head just a couple of weeks ago when I started to plan my return to fitness classes....
Vicki Leaver | LAL Member | Lockdown Fitness
Perth woman, Vicki Leaver, is one of our members, who in more normal times uses Perth based venues for her own fitness and her growing famil...
Exercise For Mental Health: Real Life Experience
During Mental Health Awareness Month in May 2019, we invited local woman, Carrie Martin, to spend a month enjoying the benefits of a Li...
Fencing : Athlete Q & A
Aoibheann (17) and Oisin (13) Lindsay-Dorward are the sister and brother fencers who have both been selected for Live Active Leisure’s eme...
Salle Ossian : Fencing in Lockdown
Fencing is a fast, dynamic and exciting sport that has held its place as one of the original sports in the modern Olympic Games. An ex...
The Lockdown Diaries Week 7 : Pilates Made Perfect
I hope you're all staying safe and well and enjoying your extra hour's outdoor exercise each day! Last week I spotted Kirsty's At Home pilat...
Lockdown Diaries Week 6 – At-Home Workers Feel The Stretch
The nation, it seems, is currently divided in 3 distinct groups of people. The heroes – they’re the keyline workers who head out to thei...
Lockdown Diaries Week 5 : Upper Body 'Passata' Workout
Week 5, and I have realised that in every workout so far I’ve written a variation of the phrase ‘My upper body strength is weak’ / ‘...
Fair City Rollers: Roller Derby
When it comes to participating in sport at a local level, few clubs offer an experience as fast-paced and thrilling as the Fair City Rollers...
Lockdown Diaries Week 4: The Suitcase Workout
Tomorrow marks six weeks of lockdown and if my social news feed is anything to go by, six weeks of gardening, cooking, drinking, working-out...
Lockdown Diaries Week 3 : Sofa Based Circuit Exercises
We’re three weeks into lockdown - and my new exercise regime - and although I’m hitting my daily walking target the idea of exercising i...
Netball Q&A
Volunteer Q & A Kirsty Eadie has been a netball volunteer in some capacity for over 10 years. She is currently a volunteer coach with C...
Lockdown Diaries Week 2 : Climbing the Virtual Hill
How is everyone getting on? In our house, with almost three weeks of lockdown now complete, there is a sense of the ‘new normal’ creepin...
The Lockdown Diaries : Sedantry to Super Mover 2020
I’d like to start by laying out a plain and simple truth that I’m sure many of you will relate to. ME GOING INTO LOCKDOWN: "I’m ...
Exercises to Practice When Working From Home
We're sure that the vast majority of you will be reading this blog from the 'comfort' of your own home; because whilst nothing about th...
Sam Herd : Live Active Leisure Talented Athlete
At only 23 years old, Sam Herd has been downhill mountain biking for 14 years. An Abernethy resident, you will often spot him ...
Meet The Team - Gary Watson
Gary Watson is Director of Operational Services with Live Active Leisure, and is based at head Office as part of the senior management team....
What is Short Tennis?
Short Tennis is often considered to be a children's game but actually, it is a terrific way for adults to keep fit and get in some of those ...
Table Tennis - How To Play
First things first - Just what is the difference between Table Tennis and Ping Pong? Well, after much research and many explanati...
Racket Sports For Health
Two years ago there was a study carried out using information from over 80,000 people with an average age of 52; they were each followed for...
The Rules of Five A-Side
We've pulled toegther the rules of Five-A-Side to keep everyone in agreement - perfect for first time players, younger teams and those dodgy...
Football Fever - Five A Side
Football fever gripped the world once again during summer 2018 with everyone from young to old glued to their sets, waiting with baited brea...
LAL People 2018: Charles Forbes
Charles Forbes started using Live Active’s facilities back in 2016, after realising he was struggling to get round the golf course because...
LAL People 2018: Briagha Roger
We love to hear stories from our customers about how making use of our offer has made a positive impact on their lives. Whether it’s start...
LAL People 2018 : Andy Fotheringham
Andy Fotheringham joined Live Active Leisure to improve his fitness and was inspired to join the 5K and Beyond programme with Dave Thompson....
Super Charge Your Resolutions!
January; a time of motivation, energy and resolution. Across Perth and Kinross there are people from all walks of life promising thems...
Bump, Birth, Baby and Beyond
As the area’s only sports and fitness Trust, here at LAL we take our role very seriously! We are entrusted with providing facilities and s...
ACTIVE SCHOOLS – SCHOOL SPORT COACHING PROJECT
Active Schools is a national programme which sees sportscotland working in partnership with all 32 local authorities to invest in and suppor...
ACTIVE ENERGY : GET READY FOR SUMMER!
With the school holidays kicking things off, we thought it was time we spoke about Live Active Energy! Who better to fill us in than B...
Let's Have An Adventure!
Helping you keep the kids happy, active and amused has been part of LAL’s local summer holiday promise in Perth and Kinross for over twent...
VIRTUAL SURGERY #5 Your Mental Wellbeing Questions Answered
Hi Everyone, Thanks so much to those of you who emailed us with questions around using exercise to improve or maintain your mental health.&...
Couch To 5K... And Beyond : Running For Your Mental Health
Can running make you happy? Not the way I do it is my immediate reaction! However, we are all beginning to realise that looking after your m...
Mental Health & Exercise - How Can We help Your Wellbeing?
With Mental Health Awareness Week (8th to 14th May) approaching it’s an ideal time to take stock of your overall wellbeing. Ensuring...
Virtual Surgery #2 - Your Triathlon & 10K Questions Answered
Hi Everyone, Thanks so much to those of you who sent in your questions. Some were very similar to others so we've condensed them down to th...
READY, GET SET, TIME TO TRAIN!
Hi Everyone! We have officially launched the Live Active Race Series 2017! From a 10K to a Sprint Tri and a Junior aquathlon, we’ve...
Fitness Month – Real Life Stories
We caught up with two of our fitness customers who have come back into fitness after years away from the gym and classes. Both have be...
Live Active Virtual Surgery #1 - Your Fitness Questions
Hi Everyone, Thanks so much to those of you who sent in your questions. Some were very similar to others so we've condensed them down to th...
First Steps Into Fitness 2017 - Keep On Going!
Hi Everyone! Well, we’re half way through the month now and I’m so pleased to have seen packed out classes and gyms across all of our v...
First Steps Into Fitness 2017 - Let's Do It Together
Much like all of you out there, here at Live Active we've compiled a list of New Year resolutions. Personal goals, team objectives and...
PiYo Brings Balance To Bells
We all know that Nicki is our resident tester of a new class but with the lurgy laying her up for the launch of PiYo, Rhona from the Red Str...
Live Active People - Cara Is Over The Wall With Delight!
When we heard this fantastic story form Live Active Strathearn, we had to bring out the #LiveActivePeople blog for another whirl! Meet Cara,...
50 For A Reason #46 – We’re 50… For A Reason!
As the 50th Celebrations draw to a close Nicki looks back over the highlights of the past year and asks you to join in the first campaign of...
50 For a Reason #45 – Growing The Highland Race Series
Nicki catches up with Tracey Greer, one of the LAL management team responsible for the Highland Race Series and chats about the continued su...
50 For A Reason #44: Community Hubs For All!
Nicki catches up with Kirsteen Ross, Community Sports Hub Officer, to find out more about sporting life in communities across Perthshire and...
50 For A Reason #43 - Yes Joshua Can!
As the Paralympics kick off, we’re glued the telly once more this time cheering on local boccia Champion, Team GB member and Live Active L...
50 For A Reason #42 - The Big Weekend of Sport
Nicki was out and about this weekend, enjoying all of the amazing activities and sports that ran across the area. From a meet & gr...
50 For A reason #41 - I Am Team GB
As our Olympic heroes return home, the nation is throwing a HUGE Sports Day and here in Perthshire & Kinross we've made sure that everyo...
50 For A Reason #40 : Anyone For Cricket?
Nicki catches up with Cricket Development Officer, Stephen Boyd, to find out how his new post has helped nurture a new generation of youngst...
50 FOR A REASON #39 : We're Down With The Kids
As the schools prepare to go back and family life returns to normal, Nicki highlights all the great ideas for keeping the kids active and mo...
50 For A Reason #38 : We're Middle Distance Trend Setters
With the growth of multi discipline sports surging through the UK, Live Active Leisure is building on their 25 year history of award-winning...
50 For A Reason #36 : Half way Holiday Update!
The holidays are half way through already! There’s been rain, there’s been glorious sunshine, hail and a rather spectacular thunder stor...
50 FOR A REASON #35 : Get The Kids Moving… For Miles!
With the Summer holidays now upon us you’ll be looking for ways to keep the kids motivated. Nicki catches up withTracey Greer to find out ...
50 For A Reason #34 : We Want You To Swim Like A Fish!
Today is national Swim A Lap Day and with the fantastic Go Play Summer Offer of £2 a Swim just around the corner, Nicki is here to chat all...
50 FOR A REASON #32 There’s A Warm Welcome For All
Nicki catches up with Robyn Strathie, the newest member of the marketing team, to chat about the warm welcome awaiting tourists to the Perth...
50 FOR A REASON #32 Share Your Memories!
I’m sure you’ll all know that Live Active Leisure are celebrating 50 years in the community this year – we have mentioned this once or...
50 FOR A REASON #31 Helping You Love The Summer Holidays!
Can you believe we’ve had a week of sunshine – blue skies every day, the smell of fresh cut grass in the air and that sudden realisation...
50 FOR A REASON #30 - Our Chairman is Officially the Best!
Nicki catches up with Bill Duncan as he celebrates his amazing win as ‘Trustee of the Year’ at this year’s SPORTA UK Awards. Working ...
50 FOR A REASON #29 – Great Partnerships Work For All
Nicki catches up with Sarah Halliday to find out more about the amazing opportunities out there for sports coaching grants in Perth and Kinr...
50 For A reason #28 – We Walk The Walk, Talk The Talk!
National Walking Month is upon us and the LAL teams are gearing up for a week long walking challenge designed to push the fitbits into overd...
50 For A Reason #27 - We Move With The Times
50 For A Reason – We Move With The Times As the new Live Active Rewards App launches, Nicki tries it out AND enjoys a ride down the river...
50 For A Reason – #26 Boosted By The Best!
As Stephen Milne announces his place in the GB squad, Nicki catches up with him to chat performance level training and reaching his goals. ...
50 For A Reason – #25 Putting Our Best Foot Forward
50 For A Reason – #25 Putting Our Best Foot Forward There have been a couple of significant changes at Live Active Leisure this month and...
50 For A Reason - #24 We’ll Even Help You Fit Into Summer
Nicki reconnects with her inner beach baby and gets ready to fit into summer! Three years ago I made a big decision to get myself back into...
50 For A Reason #23 – Swim Success Continues
Live Active Leisure is proud to announce their new alternative to Top Up Swimming Lessons which they launched in partnership this week with ...
50 For A Reason #22: Bringing You Great Value
Nicki looks at what we’re doing to ensure that your membership and visits bring you great value for money when you spend on fitness, sport...
50 For A Reason #21: More Than Just Exercise
Our main game may be exercise but whenever we can, we like to offer a little bit extra to help you achieve all of your wellbeing and healthy...
50 For A Reason #20 : We Like to Listen and Learn
As the Active Energy and Active Fun memberships expand to include even more fantastic activities, Nicki catches up with the team members who...
50 For A Reason #19: We Help You Become A Great Employer
Nicki pulls on her business head and chats Corporate Membership and why nurturing a culture of healthy working lives matters to employers an...
50 For A Reason #18: We’re Directed By People Like You
As Live Active Leisure announces an opportunity for a two new non-executive directors to join the board, Nicki catches up with Leigh Hudson,...
#50ForAReason #17: We Even Help You Shop...
Nicki sets out armed with her Live Active Rewards keyring, to investigate what bargains and deals she can find simply by being a member! I ...
50 For A Reason #16: Do The Double…Take The Kids!
Live Active Leisure launches their award-winning Pitlochry 10K for 2016 and joins forces with their Perth counterpart to get the kids runnin...
50 For A Reason #15: We Love To Love You!
This Valentine’s Day Live Active Leisure are offering a little love for any dynamic duo out there; whether you want to sign up with your o...
50 For A Reason #13: Working With Communities
As a local fitness and leisure trust, it is a key priority of LAL to get out and about chatting to the people in our community and engaging ...
50 For A Reason #12: Jim Comes Full Circle!
Nicki catches up with Jim Fergusson, one of our activity referral clients and a founding influence in the Letham Centre, now known as Live A...
50 For A Reason #11: Nicki Signs on for MaxFit
Nicki has signed on for the new MaxFit membership and has already reaped the rewards of steaming out those festive indulgences! Happy New Y...
50 For A Reason #10: The Big Staff Development Day
As the big staff development day approaches, Nicki catches up with Diane Gaffney, our HR Manager to chat about Our People. Many years ago, ...
#50 For A Reason #9: Helping You On Your Bike
Picture a bright, dry day (if you can!) and one of the things many of you will now have in your mind’s eye is a carefree bike ride, perhap...
50 For A Reason #8: We’re Walking Right By Your Side
Nicki chats to Colin Melville about the winter Stride For Life Walks and chats about why somethings as simple as walking can make a big diff...