Women in Sport calls for action so midlife women can get active
Women in Sport has launched new research into the menopause and sport and activity alongside a new curation of images and films.
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Inspiring Women to be Active During Midlife and Menopause
Far too many women in midlife are missing out on the social, psychological, and physical health benefits of being active. Read our research to uncover the barriers and understand how we can break them down.
Two female cyclists to take on ‘challenge of a lifetime’ to inspire women in midlife to be active and raise funds for Women in Sport
Two amateur cyclists are preparing to ride almost 1000 miles from London to France.
#Menopossibilities: Supporting Women in Midlife
#Menopossibilities is our campaign to break the stigma around the menopause, sport and exercise
The Pressure Cooker of Midlife Womanhood
Our new research published today, hears from women in their 40s and 50s about their experience of sport in midlife.
Addressing Health Barriers for Girls & Women in Sport
Women in Sport welcomes the publication of the Women and Equalities Select Committee report, which makes valuable recommendations across girls and women’s lives.
About Us
Founded in 1984, Women in Sport is the longest-standing charity in its field with a proud history of securing change for women and girls.
Sexism in Sport
We believe in ensuring that women and girls have equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits of sport through tackling sexism in sport at every level.
Explore the issues
We are continuously researching and gaining new insights into sport through the eyes of women and girls across a range of communities, ages, life stages and backgrounds.
“Women going through menopause need to be active. I only learnt front crawl at 45…..and now I’m addicted to open water swimming”
Blog by Lorraine Candy, journalist and author