Benefits of resistance training in older adults
26th June 2024
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Aging is associated with a number of physiologic and functional declines that can contribute to increased disability, frailty, and falls. (Seguin et al. Am J
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Find freedom and rid yourself of guilt and shame
7th March 2022
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For far too long the fitness industry, media and so-called experts have pumped out diet after diet, telling us we need to go to extremes
Eating normal for better results and a happier life.
7th March 2022
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After being overweight, losing weight and then spending 5 years in physique competitions my eating was very disordered. I took quite an extreme approach to
The power of the mind in sport and exercise
4th June 2021
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I never got along too well with sports psychology at university because it made me analyse my own behaviour in sport, and that made me
HOW DOES EXERCISE ACTUALLY AFFECT DEPRESSION
2nd March 2021
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How does exercise actually affect depression? Research has shown that for some people, exercise can be as effective as antidepressants in relieving symptoms of depression,
The Power of Positive Affirmations
23rd February 2021
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Positive Self Affirmation – What, Why, and How? We wouldn’t think twice about giving encouragement to friends and family, but the majority of us can
Why are your muscles sore after training?
18th February 2021
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This soreness is known as delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) and normally appears 24-48 hours after strenuous or unaccustomed exercise. You might also notice a loss
Breathing to reduce stress and anxiety
16th February 2021
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BREATHING TO DECREASE STRESS AND IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH The use of breathing techniques such as diaphragmatic breathing, have been shown in studies to reduce cortisol