“Beat the Street helped us explore our new area as a family and gave an extra excitement for my children to extend our walks. When stuck for nothing to do – we automatically went to Beat the Street. Absolutely adore this game and hope it continues.” – Female, aged 30-39 The impact of the third … Continue reading 63% of Swindon adults and 32% of children who previously considered themselves ‘inactive’, increased their activity levels after the return of Beat the Street last year.  

    “Most of the miles we walked over the 6 weeks were purely down to playing Beat the Street. We really enjoyed the social aspect of meeting friends at times when we probably wouldn’t have normally. It benefited us hugely staying active in all weather and at all times of day and night. Myself … Continue reading Beat the Street Burnley helps 70% of inactive adults and 42% of less active children to become more active 

“Most of the miles we walked over the 6 weeks were purely down to playing Beat the Street. We really enjoyed the social aspect of meeting friends at times when we probably wouldn’t have normally. It benefited us hugely staying active in all weather and at all times of day and night. Myself (Jenny) and … Continue reading Beat the Street Burnley helps 70% of inactive adults and 42% of less active children to become more active

It is widely understood that physical activity has an influence on our health and happiness. However, we have less information about what exactly happens to our brain whilst we exercise. Why does physical activity have more benefits than any other single intervention? What are the processes that shape our mind and body? How does our … Continue reading Intelligent Health’s Movement Is Life podcast launches!

Founder of Intelligent Health Dr William Bird recently appeared on Move Consulting’s interview series talking about his experience to date in designing programmes to get communities moving. Move Consulting’s directors, Craig Blain and Elaine McNish, invited William to discuss the reasons for the success of the Beat the Street programme, plus his background as a … Continue reading Network Insights: Episode 7 – Designing programmes to get communities moving

Stuart Arthur, engagement coordinator at Beat the Street Swindon and project officer talks about the evolution of the Swindon parkrun which has emerged from the Beat the Street game. The town has played the game three times and organisers are working with local partners to deliver a legacy which enables physical activity and community interaction. … Continue reading parkrun at Sevenfields, Swindon showcases the Sustain legacy left by Beat the Street