With some hard work, commitment, and sacrifice, most of you can reach your goal, but how long do the results last? Developing good habits and learning not to repeat bad habits is the best way to reach your goals. Achieving your goals is a result of your effort over time. It’s the things you do over and over, day in…
One of the hardest worked and most frequently injured joints in our bodies are our knees. Whether we are crawling around tidying, running up and down stairs or out running, we run the risk of knee injury. But please don’t use this as an excuse to sit and avoid exercise! Keeping the knees still in one position for too long…
As gyms closed and exercise classes ground to a halt during lockdown, the pandemic has meant many of us have moved our workouts from the gym to the home. But for many no gym = no workout and some of us are struggling to get enough exercise. With a plethora of home workout videos, classes and fitness plans available online,…
Since lockdown in March, working from home (WFH) has become the default, and for many of us, it is here to stay. A recent survey recorded that only 34% of those working from home have returned to the office, with many companies actively choosing to keep WFH as a permanent option. From the make-shift kitchen table study to the lazy…
Stress is a normal part of everyday life and our body’s are equipped to manage it. Some of our hormones are stress reactors and affect how we deal with stressful situations. ‘Normal’ stress keeps us alert and motivated, ready to escape from potentially dangerous situations – you will have felt those triggers as an elevated heart rate and a need…
Neck and shoulder pain will be experienced by most people at some point in their lives. It’s impossible to put a precise number on it, but with back pain being at an all time high, it’s likely that neck and shoulder pain is on the rise too. But what is causing this widespread discomfort and how can we remedy it…
Whenever we feel pain in our bodies, it is either acute or chronic. The causes of both types are widely varied, as are the treatments. Understanding what actually happens in our bodies when we feel pain can help with treatment and pain management. It’s also important to remember that no two people are the same when it comes to experiencing…
There are many reasons why you may have taken a break from sport and fitness: illness, injury, childbirth, or a change in lifestyle or location. Whatever the cause, it’s great that you’re ready to return and build it back into your daily life. To make sure you get the most from your new routine and can keep at it, it’s…
Back pain is a very real complaint that affects over half a billion people worldwide. More than eight million adults in the UK reported back pain last year, at a cost to the economy of £10 billion. Why do so many people suffer from it and how can we counteract this growing burden to our health and economy? Injury Our…
