SPORTING heroes come in all shapes and sizes. But there are some things they share: a love of sport and a sense of joy in competing and taking part among them.

Sadly, today, many of us get far too little healthy physical exercise.

Perhaps reading the stories in today's Press about this year's Active York Sports Awards might inspire a few more of you to get involved.

Age, sex, physical fitness, disability – none of these need be a bar to taking up a sport.

So if you do feel inspired by any of the Active York winners, why not do something about it?

Healthy competition is one element of sport, but you don't have to be a winner to benefit. When it comes to your health, it really is the taking part that counts.