Today is Global Running Day 2020 and despite the global lockdown, running is one of the most popular outdoor activities. Runners of all abilities are taking on the streets and forest trails to improve their health and also (probably) to get away from it all. But just how popular is […]
We all get achy from time to time and while severe pain should never be ignored and should always be investigated by a health professional, there are some things we can do to care for our back and lower the risk of suffering in the future. Here are a list […]
Cycling is a truly invigorating and liberating experience, enjoyed by people of all ages and from all walks of life. Whether you’re cycling to work, to school, to the shops or just for fun, the humble bicycle is an easy way to get more active. Before you start For short journeys, […]
“One You” is a fantastic website offers top tips and helpful hints for the Great British public to help them loose weight, adopt health habits including taking more exercise. We really liked this list of incredibly practical tips on how to add exercise into your daily life and take advantage […]
It’s all over! The glamour, the A list celebrities, the outfits, the romance and that fabulous dress. But if you have your own big day to look forward too it might be worthwhile knowing how Megan Markle managed to sparkle and take some of her top health tips to apply […]
Most people now accept the importance of an active lifestyle but with gym membership costs, expensive equipment and workout clothes it is easy to understand why the perception can be that fitness is only something for the wealthy. However that is not the case. Here are some (completely free) ideas […]
We are becoming more and more aware of the impact of our ever increasingly sedentary lifestyle. We know that lack of activity and spending all day locked at a computer desk can lead to obesity and we have all felt the aches and pains after a long spell in an uncomfortable […]
Normally we think about hitting the gym to look better, maybe to get fitter and improve our heart heath but working out can be a big benefit for your mental health too. A great article published on www.huffingtonpost.com outlines 13 additional benefits to your health that have got nothing to do with your […]
Half of all UK seven-year-olds do not do enough exercise, with girls far less active than boys, a study suggests. University College London researchers found just 51% of the 6,500 children they monitored achieved the recommended hour of physical activity each day. For girls, the figure was just 38%, compared […]
A new study appears to debunk the notion that new mothers who engage in exercise may change the composition of their breast milk in ways that could hinder their babies. Researchers pulled together the few clinical trials that have measured growth among breastfed babies whose mothers exercise, and found no […]
