You do not need a gym membership or home equipment to get moving more. Get active with the family. Jog around the soccer field during your kid’s practice, make a neighbourhood bike ride part of your weekend routine, play tag with your children in the yard, go canoeing at a lake, walk the dog in a…
Author: James
Blog: The Grand Re-Opening
Here in England, the lockdown has been eased as of today. England has been in a strict lockdown since 5 January 2021, which was proceeded by regional restrictions. Many parts of England have been essentially closed since October 2020. From today, gyms, pubs, all shops, zoos and the beauty industry can reopen. Its great to…
Exercise vs Mental Health
Exercise is more than just the physical health of our bodies. Exercise is not just about aerobic capacity and muscle size. Sure, exercise can improve your physical health and your physique, trim your waistline, improve your sex life, and even add years to your life. But that’s not what motivates most people to stay active….
Midweek: Blog and Round Up: 7 April 2021
Hello Everyone Happy Wednesday 😊 I had an enjoyable long weekend, with a trip to the coast, then a few days spent at home relaxing, exercising and sorting a few jobs too. I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend. I’ve got quite a busy month ahead, and lots on the agenda both in work…
Get Active Blog: Easter
Happy Easter everyone. Last week I had to take a break from exercising. I was physically exhausted and struggling with tiredness, and a little stress too. After two days of need complete rest I had improved drastically. On Thursday I went for a coastal walk, which ended up being a 10 mile walk. It was…
Tips for coping with seeing loved ones struggling
This may be of use at this moment in time. Feel free to share: Written by child and adolescent therapist, Kemi Omijeh. So, someone you love is going through a hard time? It’s tough to see our loved ones unhappy. It can bring about a range of emotions from sadness and confusion to anger and…
Midweek: Blog and Round Up 31 March 2021
I just want to take this opportunity to wish a Happy Easter to those who will be celebrating over the weekend. To anyone who is not celebrating, I hope you all have a restful and relaxing long weekend, however you are spending the time. I am off work tomorrow (1 April) s. I’m taking some…
Get Active Blog… Ok, I’ll stop now!
Over the last six days, I’ve run three times. I’ve really been struggling on all three runs, feeling low on energy whilst running. So after another struggled run last night I decided to do as I am being told… stop, for a few days. I am being told my body to take a break, so…
Let there be light! Why sunny spring days make us happier and healthier
Warmer days and nature awakening are not the only reasons to be cheerful. Scientists explain exactly why this season makes us feel better. Like prisoners waiting to be released from winter, we on these small islands in the northern hemisphere have been willing spring on for weeks now, watching for signs. The hours of light…
Shining a Light on Suicide
The ‘Shining a Light on Suicide’ campaign has been recently launched in Greater Manchester. The aim is: ‘We’re bringing suicide out of the dark in Greater Manchester because it affects us all. Whether you’re feeling suicidal, worried someone else is, or have lost someone to suicide, you’re not alone. Whatever you’re going through, we’ll help…
Better Days Wellbeing 