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Jun 206 min read

Leading bodies for health, sport, recreation, fitness and leisure urge party leaders to commit to making UK most active nation in Europe

The APF join coalition calling on party leaders to #TakeTheLead & commit to making the UK the most active nation in Europe.

WiSEAN Conference aims to improve the health and performance of women and girls in sport and exercise

APF Team

Mar 82 min read

WiSEAN Conference aims to improve the health and performance of women and girls in sport and exercise

University of Portsmouth host 6th Women in Sport & Exercise Academic Network (WiSEAN) conference later this year in association with the APF

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Meet the Winners!

APF Team

Jul 4, 20233 min read

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Meet the Winners!

APF Awards 2023 - winners annouced!

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Speaker Announcement

APF Team

Jun 13, 20233 min read

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Speaker Announcement

Chemmy Alcott, 4 x Winter Olympian & mother athlete to host Awards. Mr Michael Dooley, esteemed Consultant Gynaecologist, will also speak.

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Meet the Shortlist!

APF Team

May 29, 20233 min read

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Meet the Shortlist!

Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards - Shortlist Announced

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Category Sponsor Announcement

APF Team

May 19, 20232 min read

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Category Sponsor Announcement

This Girl Can confirmed as sponsor of the Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards 2023 ‘People’ Category.

APF Team

May 12, 20232 min read

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Category Sponsor Announcement

Towergate Health & Protection sign up as sponsor of the Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards 2023 ‘Places’ Category.

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Public Vote Opens!

APF Team

May 10, 20233 min read

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards – Public Vote Opens!

The shortlist for Women of the Year and Product of the Year has now been revealed, and the public are invited to vote for their...

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards - Supporting Partners Announcement

Sally Kettle

Mar 8, 20232 min read

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards - Supporting Partners Announcement

Respected organisations from across the sport, fitness, and healthcare industry sign up in support of The APF Awards 2023.

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Launches Inaugural Awards

APF Team

Feb 2, 20233 min read

The Active Pregnancy Foundation Launches Inaugural Awards

The Active Pregnancy Foundation launches inaugural awards to recognise those supporting women to be active during pregnancy & beyond.

APF Team

Nov 24, 20221 min read

Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards

We're launching the UK's inaugural Active Pregnancy Foundation Awards, in association with Natal Active.

Pre- and Postnatal Exercise Programmes Launched

APF Team

Nov 14, 20223 min read

Pre- and Postnatal Exercise Programmes Launched

The Couch to Fitness programmes are the first of their kind to be endorsed by the Active Pregnancy Foundation New and expectant mothers...

APF Team

Nov 4, 20224 min read

A Bump in the Road?

The APF and British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences release Expert Statement on Pregnant and Postnatal Athletes.

APF Team

Aug 4, 20222 min read

APF Team Challenge 2022

The Active Pregnancy Foundation is holding an awareness raising and fundraising walk across the Peak District.

APF Team

Jun 24, 20222 min read

Can I Go Swimming During Pregnancy?

Can I swim during pregnancy? A new guide answers your questions!

APF Team

Jun 9, 20222 min read

Lana's Marathon Efforts

Lana Farinha, editor of Motherzing Magazine is running the Wales Marathon on 3rd July for The APF! Help her reach her £700 target.

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Mar 16, 20225 min read

Avoiding Booby Traps!

As part of our #MarchonMamas project we've invited guest blogger, Siobhán O’Donovan, founder of PostureFitting to bust some breast & bra...

Walking With Your Baby - Getting Started

sallykettle8

Mar 14, 20224 min read

Walking With Your Baby - Getting Started

This month we’re shining a light on Blaze Trails CIC, who support mums and mums-to-be to get out and about for a walk, jog or run.

APF Team

Mar 7, 20222 min read

Small Steps

This March we're shining a light on people and projects that support or inspire pregnant or post women to walk, jog or run.

APF Team

Jan 1, 20222 min read

Our Big Push for 2022

As we head into 2022, we’ve put our heads together and come up with four themes to help us focus our time and energy.

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