Running; it’s the key form of exercise that the majority of us have had access to during these lockdown times, seeing as it doesn’t require any equipment or supervision, but I do feel like some of us would benefit from a few running tips. As soon as the doors opened to an hour of daily…
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Breathing, that automatic reflex we tend to think very little about as we go about our day. And yet, at a time like this, breathing is actually something we should be focusing on in a more conscious way. Anxiety is at an all-time high for many of us – no matter what our situation, there…
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As a member of the health and fitness community, it’s my job to motivate others to exercise, to reach fitness targets and to challenge themselves. As the weeks have unfolded, we have seen a proliferation of fitness tips and home workouts, with our social media feeds blowing up with burpees and squat jumps on a…
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Fascia refers to a band or sheet of connective tissue, made up primarily of collagen which is found beneath the skin. Without this tissue, our bodies would lack the structure needed to hold everything together, as it’s the fascia that attaches, stabilises, and separates muscles and other internal organs. So it’s clearly important stuff, and…
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Depression, anxiety, lethargy – put your hand up if you’ve experienced any of these symptoms throughout your life. Yep, thought so. I’m not here to gloss over the intricacies of each case, but I would like to question why there is such a strong focus on medication when it comes to treatment. And why are…
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I‘m very much a ’90s child, and when I heard that there was a new skate club in town, my inner teenager was super excited to get involved. I spent a lot of my childhood outdoors, and my teenage years in baggy jeans and rollerblades, so this was very much up my street – just…
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