Toying with getting a personal trainer
Having put less effort into my exercise “regime” recently, I’ve been considering searching for a personal trainer to help motivate me. But where to start looking? How much will it …
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Exercising to beat stress
I’ve discovered over the years that, although exercising is the last thing I feel like when I’m stressed, it really can help me relax. Our body’s ‘fight or fight’ reaction …
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Beyond the second mile – a water problem
About a year ago I promised to write about going beyond the second mile. According to my records I first achieved this on June 6th 2014, reaching 4k in a not very …
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Couch to 5k for the New Year?
At this time of year, the temptation to make a new start is strong. Research shows that our best chance of success comes from selecting a goal that is challenging, …
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Salt vital for intense competitions
l’ve long been intrigued by the effects of salt on the body, and whether the reality is in line with official recommendations. The NHS Choices website states that adults should …
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Stand Up to Arthritis
Arthritis loves when you sit around. The less you move, the more it uses your body as its own easy chair. One member shares how she overcame an arthritis-triggered injury. …
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The Glute Guy’s Top 4 Booty-Building Exercises
Believe it or not, butts are meant to do much more than just look amazing in tight jeans—giving your glutes the TLC they deserve helps strengthen and prevent pain in …
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How About Those New Year Resolutions?
Summer is when many new year resolutions finally get accomplished. It often takes sunshine, happy weather, and cooperation from the Great Outdoors to make them happen. Take advantage of summertime …
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The Fitness Membership That Saved Me From Sitting at a Desk All Day
This article was created in partnership with Peerfit. My weekday routine goes a little something like this: Sit and drink coffee. Sit and boot up computer. Check hair in bathroom mirror …
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Study challenges ‘no pain no gain’ requirement for patients with clogged leg arteries
Patients with peripheral arterial disease should be given the option of pain-free exercise, according to a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, a journal of the European …
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Football scores a health hat-trick for 55- to 70-year-old women with prediabetes
Physical fitness is a strong mortality predictor and exercise training is now considered a cornerstone in the non-pharmacological prevention and treatment of lifestyle diseases, including hypertension, type 2 diabetes and …
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Astronauts less likely to faint on Earth if they exercise in space; findings may help others with fainting issues
Nearly 50 years after man’s first steps on the moon, researchers have discovered a way that may help astronauts spending prolonged time in space come back to Earth on more …
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