As sports people, we like to feel strong and full of energy, but sometimes life doesn’t work out that way. Fit people get ill too and sometimes require surgery. So […]
Mid-40’s? – Get yourself in shape
The menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life, but for many it becomes a thing to dread. From night sweats to hot flashes, loss of libido, reduced fertility, […]
Stretching – Yes or No?
Stretching is a personal choice, but here are six things to consider. Personal choice Firstly, stretching is personal – some find it benefits them, others may hate it and find […]
Stretch or Go?
The debate on stretching before exercise goes on. A recent review of studies by Behm et al in the Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism Journal on the effect of muscle […]
Beat Performance, Beet Juice
The World Championships are over and all the talk of doping has gone quite for a little while. Athletes will always look at ways to improve performance, mostly these are […]
Worried about the effect ageing is having on your brain – take exercise!
Three studies have appeared in the last few weeks underscoring the effect exercise has on the ageing brain. Physical Activity and Physical Fitness may help reduce brain ageing The first […]
Stretch or Go?
The debate on stretching before exercise goes on. A recent review of studies by Behm et al in the Applied Physiology Nutrition and Metabolism Journal on the effect of muscle […]