With spring time upon us, it’s a good time to get out into the garden and enjoy the warmer weather and the therapeutic benefits of gardening. However, while most people enjoy gardening there are a large number of people who experience aches and pains in the back area afterwards. In this article we will explore […]
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This may sound like a strange title, but a colleague recommended I read an article by Katy Bowman (who is big on nutritious movement) called 13 ways to make your walk more nutritious. I thought it was a great way to encourage people to walk more often and more ‘nutritionally’ (getting more variety in their
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With many people not feeling comfortable enough to go outside for a walk, there are many other aerobic exercise solutions that you can do within the comfort of your own home. In this article, we will discuss how you should aim to structure your aerobic exercise at home to get the same benefit as walking
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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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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 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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So much emphasis is put on how we can maximise the benefits while performing exercise and even after exercise. However there are some important points that need to be considered directly before you exercise that can affect your session. Body Position One of these considerations is your body position before exercise. Our ligaments and connective
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When we experience a sore back or neck, we often try to tie it to something we have done that may be either out of the ordinary or excessive such as lifting a heavy pot or walking for longer than normal. Sometimes this may be correct, however there are some commonly neglected little habits that we
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One of the main reasons that technique is so important during exercise is that we try to move or resist an external load without creating damage or injuries to our body. We want the gain without the pain! While the benefits of exercise for body fat, heart health, bone strength and many more areas are
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In the world of weight loss, calorie counting is no stranger. However some people seem to find it easier than others even when they follow the same “rules”. This is often because intake and absorption are two different concepts. While we all have the same parts, the condition of our organs has a large bearing
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