We have previously explored the impact of posture of many of the body’s systems throughout our blogs. What we haven’t discussed yet is the effect of posture on mood and it’s implications. Impact on energy levels and mood The impacts of posture on mood have been explored throughout various studies. One study published in 2009 […]
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You may have heard that poor neck posture is commonly associated with pain, headaches and stiffness, however did you know that it can be linked to your heart health? A study published earlier this year was the first of it’s kind on this topic and the results of the study add further weight to the
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Balance exercises can be challenging. While this is a good thing because they need to challenge your body to produce change, it is common for people to feel as though they are not improving. There are a few quick tricks that you can try to improve your balance exercises. Be Barefoot The first trick may
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There are many articles that state that movement is medicine, but is this really true or should we change our perspective? What is right about the statement? Let’s start by discussing what is right about the statement. According to the 2018 Physical Activity Guidelines Advisory Committee Scientific Report, conditions such as heart disease, stroke, hypertension,
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Having good posture and correct technique is something that most people think about while they are exercising. What is often not considered is the posture that you adopt in between exercises or even in between sets of the same exercise. Instinctively many people return to slouching, however this can lead to damage and increase your
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We have all been taught at school that we have 5 senses; taste, touch, vision, heating and smell. The often named sixth sense is proprioception which is simply your joints sense system that helps with movement. What few people know about is the seventh sense which involves a network of nerves in the brain that
Many people think that their muscles are the limiting factor of their strength, however this is not the case. We have all heard of those emergency situations where someone is able to perform an amazing feat of strength such as lifting a car off someone trapped underneath. These feats of strength happen because your muscles
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Let’s face it back pain is extremely common – in fact the statistics report that around 70% of people experience at least one episode of lower back pain throughout their life. Many people who have experienced an episode of back pain have undoubtedly wondered how long their back pain will persist for and if it will ever go away completely! Let’s explore what we know from the
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A little spoken about area that needs just as much attention as our other muscles are the muscles in the pelvic floor. The pelvic floor muscles are often referred to as the saddle muscles due to their location, and help to control both bladder and bowel function. Everyone, both male and female can benefit from
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A common phase that all toddlers go through when they are learning is the “why” phase. While it may be somewhat trying for the child’s parents at the time, it is actually an important part of the learning process that facilitates better understanding. This same approach is very useful to take when it comes to
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