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…
Category: lockdown
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…
Planning Workouts and Exercise
Exercise is great for your mental health, as well as your physical health.
Blog: Challenging the lie of perfection
Perfection? Sounds great doesn’t it. It sounds ideal, relaxing. The thing is perfection does not exist. Chasing perfection is a journey with no end. You cannot achieve perfection, there will always be something that changes. The myth of perfection really damages people. The burden of never feeling good enough can wreck us. Life is supposed…
Blog: It is good to talk
Happy Friday. How are you? Had a good week? Love to hear how everyone is doing today, good, bad, indifferent, or even MEH. Lets hear how you are doing. Its good to talk and chat. Any weekend plans? This is not an in depth blog today. I just wanted to touch on the idea that…
Exercise: Listen to your body
The UK government recommends a minimum 2.5 hours of exercise per week. It also recommends spreading this out over the course of a week, say four to five days a week to maximise the benefits.
Better Days Wellbeing 