We know exercise can get a little samey. And we also know that music can help keep us going during a workout (or at least distract from the strain!). So this weekend we’re holding a test run for a new workout idea we’ve been working on. I’ve put together a varied workout for the session, […]
7 years ago I got a phone call that changed my life. I answered my phone, expecting the usual catch up with my mum. But ‘usual’ couldn’t be further from the truth. She broke the news that my dad was in hospital after suffering a stroke. He was only 54, so this was totally unexpected. […]
Ok, Ok, we get it. We’re supposed to sit straight – especially when working for long periods. And we know that if we don’t, we can expect a whole load of aches and pains . The problem is it’s just more comfortable to slouch, at least in the short term. And when we’re engrossed in […]
Pain’s frustrating. At best it’s a minor niggle. But left unchecked it can put a stop to us staying in shape or playing the sport we love. When it comes to resolving pain I’m yet to find someone more knowledgeable (and more in demand!) than Dr Martyn B Speight. He’s a musculoskeletal & sports physician […]
Ask me a year ago if I’d consider my self a walker and I would’ve laughed. I didn’t walk anywhere. I even used to drive to the tesco express that I could see from my back garden. That all changed January this year; with the goal of getting on top of my aches and pains […]
Give the Stability Ball Plank a go to firm up the abdominals and improve your core stability! – Start with your forearms on the ball, knees on the floor – Lift your knees and hold. – Keep your whole body in one straight line from head to foot – You should feel in your abdominals, […]
After being inspired by Wimbledon earlier this year I took the plunge and joined a tennis club. Being me, I thought I could dive right back in where I left off 10 years ago. So I played at maximum intensity for hours, two days in a row. On the second day I could tell my […]
One of the main battles people have is staying engaged with fitness overtime. Because our business relies on helping people achieve sustainable results we’ve had to come up with ways to make keeping fit as interesting and enjoyable as possible. So, If you’re tired of the same old routine and need some ideas on mixing […]
Running is one of the simplest, most convenient ways to keep fit. We can do it almost anywhere, we don’t need a great deal of time and it costs no more than the price of a pair of trainers. For these reasons running is pretty cool. Problem is, for many it causes aches and pains […]
You’re keen to keep fit over the holiday season, but you’re either away on holiday, stuck in hotels, or you’ve got to stay home with the kids. Fortunately I’ve got a quick fix to help you keep your foot in door. Even if you’re limited for time, equipment and space. Enter the 10 minute Home, […]
