The challenge is backed by the Parliamentary authorities and is designed to raise awareness among Parliamentarians of the importance of physical activity for their own physical and mental wellbeing, and that of their constituents. Organised by ukactive – the UK’s trade body for the physical – and supported by global fitness tracking provider, Myzone, the challenge is set to run from Wednesday, November 2, to Sunday, November 30.
The initiative has been endorsed by Parliamentarians, including Ms Leadbeater, who has a passion for sport and physical activity. Ms Leadbeater said: “I am very proud to be an ambassador for the Parliamentary Physical Activity Challenge. “It is a fantastic opportunity to shine a light on the importance of physical activity not just for the physical and mental wellbeing of those of us in Parliament, but also within the communities we represent.
“This challenge will allow all Parliamentarians and their teams, regardless of their current activity levels, to demonstrate how physical activity can support all of us in our work. “I would encourage as many of my colleagues as possible to get active for their own health, and to promote wellbeing across the country.”