The following article is from a newsletter produced by Harvard Medical School. Head over to their website for their newsletter and other great resources. “Sit-ups once ruled as the way to get tighter abs and a slimmer waistline, while “planks” were merely flooring. Now planks — exercises in which you assume a position and hold…
Author: James
Blog: Self Deprecation Achieves Nothing. Lets stamp it out!
I am worthless. I am pathetic. What Am I doing here? I am an imposter. I cannot do this. Do you tell yourself these things? Its called self-deprecation. And let me tell you one thing, self-deprecation solves nothing and will only make you feel down / sad / bad / worthless. The way you talk…
Blog: Clear your mind and coping
I appreciate times are tough for many of us. Lockdowns and the new tier system will impact us all in different ways, and at different times. Having an anxiety condition, I am certainly familiar with how uncertain times can be very unsettling. One thing I am grateful for is I know there are people who…
Back to Running, week 3
New running shoes have really helped make a difference for me. I was rinning before in a more general pair of gym trainers. Which are great for weight lifting, but not so supportive for running. I have always struggled to find comfortable shoes, especially for fitness activities. To add to it, England is currently in…
Blog: Maybe I am dreaming out loud
I have to admit, yesterday was a pretty bad day for me. The news of the new Tier system for England was really the icing on the cake to cap off a day where I was already feeling off. But today is another day, and I am aiming to end my week on a more…
Exercise for free
You don’t need to spend money to exercise or workout. Walking, running and cycling are all excellent forms of exercise – just be sure to maintain social distancing within the current applicable rules There are some great resources available online and on smart phones too. Yoga with Adriene – always free. This YouTube channel has over 500 videos Fitness…
MIDWEEK: 26 November
Today is the American holiday of thanks giving. Whilst not American, therefore seeing no personal reason to celebrate the day specifically, the general theme of being thankful and grateful in life still rings true. Gratitude is important, and it is a really good idea to always remember what you are grateful for. If you are…
How to exercise safely
With gyms and pools shut as England’s second lockdown begins, many of us will be digging out the running kit again. But for some, the thought of running in the dark is a scary one – so how can we exercise safely? Going out in the dark to exercise can be scary – running stick…
Back to running, week two
I have just started my third week of running. I’ve been enjoying the variety it has added to my workout schedule. Last week an old ankle injury flared up, so I took a couple off running. Having a fairly diverse workout schedule means I can be flexi and adapt my plans when my ankle is…
No fitness equipment? No problem
Having weights or equipment at home is nice – but not having it is not a barrier to exercise. Sure many of us cannot access the gym at the moment due to lockdown restrictions, but there are still things we can do at home. A two litre bottle filled with water, soil or sand can…
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