Let’s face it, most of use spend a hefty amount of our time sat down. Whether it’s in front of the computer, the TV, whilst driving, reading or something else, the seated position has the potential to significantly impair our range of motion. Rather than let those muscles stiffen into the stationary position though, by […]
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Gentle exercises and workouts offer a fantastic way of staying fit, losing weight and reaching your health goals. They are particularly useful for those with stiff joints, existing injuries or who simply want a gentle exercise routine to follow along to. Beginner friendly gentle workouts are often perfect for anyone looking to kickstart their fitness.
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Not all of us are suited to high impact exercises – the kind that get your heart racing, leave you breathless and can put heavy pressure or your joints. There could be a variety of reasons for this, whether it is a previous injury, health issues such as arthritis, pregnancy or something else. It could
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Sore and aching knees? Not great at the best of times and debilitating and wearing at the worst. But a simple regime of regular knee strengthening exercises and stretches can significantly reduce knee pain and have you moving normally and safely again so that you can get on with enjoying life. We’ve pulled together a
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Looking for an exercise routine that is low intensity and low impact? LIIT could be the answer… What is LIIT? Low Intensity Interval Training or LIIT is a variation on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT). As its name suggests, it is less intense and also slower than HIIT, being performed over a longer period of
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Plantar fasciitis is a condition that arises from inflammation in the fascia (a tough band of fibrous tissue) attached to the heel bone. It causes pain across the bottom of the foot. Frequently it affects people with inflammatory arthritis but it can also occur in people with no previous history of arthritis and can be
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Whilst it may seem a daunting task to ‘get fit at fifty’ it most certainly shouldn’t be. The benefits of being active can be seen from a broad range of activities that need not be strenuous – simply walking, biking or gardening can work wonders. Age is merely a number and in fact recent research
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In recent years, engagement with yoga has skyrocketed with an estimated 300 million people practising yoga worldwide. In 2019, it was reported as one of the top ten fitness trends in the world and certainly looks set to continue in popularity. The term ‘yoga’ stems from an ancient Indian practise, originating as far back as
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While physiotherapy will not stop the ageing process, it can help to reduce its impact on our bodies and our lives. Physiotherapy has been demonstrated to improve many factors associated with ageing including strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and pain levels. Overall, research has shown that physiotherapy helps older adults maintain their health, well-being, functional ability
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All sorts of good things can come to us as we grow older, including a taste for the “finer things” in life, whatever our personal predilection may be. But when our pleasures become primarily sedentary – fine dining, choice wine, spa retreats, relaxing holidays in the sun – our fitness levels and general mobility can
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