Workout Your Motivation | 5 Stages of Change For Physical Fitness
“How can I motivate myself to change my behaviour? “How do I stay motivated?” “How can I increase my motivation?” These are probably some of the most important questions to…
Exercise & The Immune System – How Are They Linked?
It's widely accepted that our immune response is inextricably linked to our general health. In this post, we explore the profound benefits of exercise and physical activity on our immune…
Sarcopenia: The Impact of Inactivity & Sedentary Behaviour
National lockdowns during COVID-19 changed our lives in many different ways. They meant that we all had to spend much more time at home, leading to obvious increases in physical…
How Many Steps A Day Is Healthy?
10,000 steps a day is seen by many as the epitome of health, although it's a target only few manage to reach (it equates to about 5 miles or 7-8km).…
Is Running Bad For Your Knees?
You may have heard that running is bad for your knees, from well-meaning family members, friends, colleagues or even healthcare professionals. By ‘bad for your knees’ what they are actually…
What are the Best Resistance Training Exercises For Older Adults?
Public health guidelines now include resistance (strength) training as a recommended form of exercise for older adults. This is because of a number of health and lifestyle benefits, including to…
How Much Exercise Do Older Adults Need?
The current Chief Medical Officer’s UK Physical Activity Guidelines recommend that adults, and older adults, are active every day. This activity should consist of either 150 minutes of moderate activity…