There’s a strange kind of pause that happens when life interrupts our routine. Sometimes it’s subtle, a few missed workouts here and there. Other times it’s a more extended break, where weeks or months pass and the familiar rhythm fades into the background. That’s where I’ve found myself recently: standing on the edge of restarting,…
Category: exercise and sport
Celebrate National Walking Month This May
May is National Walking Month in the UK, a time to lace up your shoes, step outside, and embrace the simple yet powerful act of walking. Organised by the charity Living Streets, this annual campaign encourages people of all ages and abilities to discover the #MagicOfWalking, promoting its benefits for physical health, mental wellbeing, and…
Spring into Spring
As the days grow longer and nature begins to bloom, spring is the perfect time to embrace the outdoors and boost your wellbeing. After months of winter, getting outside in spring isn’t just about enjoying the sunshine — it’s a natural way to recharge your body and mind. 🌞 Why Getting Outside in Spring Matters…
Blog: Mental Health and Exercise
Today (13 May) marks the start of Mental Health awareness week 2024. The theme this year is movement and the benefits it has for our mental health and wellbeing. Movement and exercise is a passion of mine. It has positively changed my life, even through my time working as a fitness instructor. When it comes…
Best exercise for lowering blood pressure
The BBC has an interesting article about the best exercises to do to reduce blood pressure. It’s been found that strength training are some of the best exercises to do, and has been shown to be more effective than some more traditional exercises in current guidance. Read more over at the BBC.
Blog: It’s been a while
Apologies for not posting for some time, life has got in the way recently. Like many, I’ve had good days and bad days over the last few months. Since relocating overseas, my days have become busier, meaning I’m having less ‘me time’. It took me a while to actually recognise that I needed to stop…
Start with Strength and Stability
‘Cardio may get you fit but to stay off the bench, you need strength and stability’. As we head into 2023, you may have personal fitness goals. This article from Fatherly, gives us some isometric exercises to prevent injury and get stronger: https://www.fatherly.com/health/isometric-exercises-to-prevent-injury?utm_source=Mindful%20Monday%20Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Mindful%20Monthly%20%2F%20November%202022%20%2801GJZ281FT8G6WKZBCNJ60XDYD%29&triplesource=klaviyo&_kx=gRm7jEdVFpdiOyx6j0XvLJMfug4-Nmsbvf98aiCv_J6M1AMByXiJuejBzEmNAyrU.KhZBMb
Ways To Boost Your Body Image
“Health and fitness are, obviously, pretty important, but cultural imperatives such as achieving a “summer” body that you can flaunt on the beach can have little to do with either. (And I say that as someone who’s written a few articles thereon, however well-intentioned.) Indeed, exercise and eating well may seem inherently good, but can,…
Blog: Exercise when recovering from illness and injury
Exercising after an illness or an injury can sometimes be difficult and frustrating. It can feel like we are being held back and restricted whilst our body is in recovery mode Pushing too hard with exercise too soon can lead to problems with our recovery. One of the best things to do is to listen…
Blog: Time after time
Hello I hope everyone is well. This is not my first attempt at writing a blog since I got covid, but it’s the first one that has made it past a few words. Covid has been pretty awful. I’ve since tested negative, but still having issues with tiredness, headaches and with my voice/speech. The brain…
Better Days Wellbeing 