In a bid to get residents more active, a new project "Let’s Go Powys", promoting countywide sport and activity opportunities has been launched.
In response to a survey revealing the difficulty locals have in finding diverse physical activities, the aim of the Let’s Go Powys website is to provide inspiration for adults.
"It was clear from the survey feedback from residents that having one website to find and share activities was very much needed," explains Elin Wozencraft from Sport Powys.
She also added: "Let’s Go Powys offers everyone – residents and visitors - an opportunity to easily find enjoyable activities which are right for them."
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The website has also been designed for health professionals to use, enabling them to guide people seeking to boost their health and wellbeing to suitable activities and sessions.
Activity providers across Powys are encouraged to list their details on the website, offering them a free marketing opportunity, and plans are in place to add local walking and cycling routes to the site.
Let’s Go Powys features case studies of various individuals who have benefited from finding a sport or activity that suits them.
Phil Tovey, 75, is part of a walking rugby team which he set up at Crickhowell Rugby Club.
He has said: "You don't need to have played rugby before, as walking rugby is for everyone.
"It's almost like the rugby we used to play; the buzz is the same, the enjoyment of helping your team, using your skills and the camaraderie.
"It's like turning the clock back."
Peter Tyler opted to take up archery with Cambrian Archers at Llanwrtyd Wells to break free from the monotony cycle of work and home.
Wheelchair Basketball in Newtown is one option (Image: Phil Blagg Photography)
However, the appeal to refine a new skill soon lead to deeper involvement.
He said: "Slowly I became even more involved, my confidence grew and now I am one of the club’s core members and I've met so many amazing people from all walks of life, both old and young.
"Archery is an incredibly satisfying sport and very rewarding.
"The community around it is open and friendly with warm people willing to help out."
For mum Fen Prior-Smith, yoga offered an opportunity for non-competitive exercise.
She explained: "I was never into sports much but once I started yoga, I loved the opportunity to do exercise that wasn’t competitive."
65-year-old Liza Brown rekindled her school love for netball, now part of Machynlleth Walking Netball group.
Ms Brown explained: "It uses different muscles and can get me out of breath sometimes.
"I have also met new people and made new friends."
In addition to these, the website showcases stories of people participating in paddleboarding, biking, pilates, and wheelchair basketball, amongst others.
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