Much has been made recently of the impact of Covid on mental health and how the measures imposed by the authorities, and adhered to by most of the population, have led to many people leading a comparatively solitary existence throughout the (almost) two years of the pandemic. We know why we were asked to distance … Continue reading Exercise and the Importance of Rest

By now most of us have returned to our normal routines following one of the strangest Christmas and New Year periods certainly that I’ve ever experienced. If you’re like me then the sooner we get back to our regular ‘habits’ the better. And (hopefully) this includes your fitness and well-being schedule. However, I've been keeping … Continue reading Personal Training – What to Expect in 2022? Here’s What I Think.

Why are Core Exercises So Crucial?  You probably hear mention of your ‘core’ or ‘core muscles’ every time you work one-on-one with a personal trainer, in a boot camp session or in a gym class. It basically goes with the territory of fitness regimes and exercising.  But why does it play such a leading part in exercise? What is this ‘obsession’ with … Continue reading Strong to the CORE!

“Plus-sized fitness classes in Exeter to help people feel confident” -https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-59131641 This headline caught my eye recently and I really couldn’t let it go by without commenting on how disappointed it made me that some people are put off exercising in “traditional” gyms because they are described as ‘plus-sized‘ I feel particularly concerned because my … Continue reading Fitness is for all

Strongly rumoured to have originated in Russia in the 1700s where (according to http://www.endofthreefitness.com) farmers used a similar implement to weigh seed crops, the Kettlebell graduated to being a handy tool for exercise in between the normal farming activities. It’s essentially a ball with a handle like a kettle and it can be held by … Continue reading Make Room to Swing a Kettlebell?

Having just returned from spending twelve exhilarating days with a day-pack on my back exploring Northumberland and the Highlands of Scotland for my honeymoon, I am brimming with enthusiasm for the many benefits of what has become referred to as “Weighted Walking”. I should start by emphasizing that my recent foray into this arena involved … Continue reading Add to your Strength Training…with Weighted Walking

Most of us who try to maintain at least a moderate level of fitness through exercise or physical training of some kind will experience some form of discomfort, aches and pains etc. as a result of the activity we have chosen to indulge in (perhaps caused by a slip or by trying to lift a … Continue reading Managing Injuries

Wellbeing and Wellness – A Virtuous Circle As you can imagine as far as I am concerned there can never be too many references to ‘Wellbeing’ or events and activities promoting ‘Wellness’, but even I have been surprised to find out how much space in the general consumer media and social channels has been taken … Continue reading HAPPY WELLBEING WEEK!

Pushing ourselves beyond our own personal 'comfort zones', even just a small amount each time, is a great way to grow our fitness and flexibility. So, with that in mind, I will be introducing a new 'slant' to training over the next few weeks for those of you who are feeling 'adventurous'. You might find … Continue reading Get Wobbly!

A recent story on BBC News caught my eye. According to a survey for the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and Sport England, almost one third of people who exercise regularly believe that their general strength has declined during the Covid pandemic. Around 23% of under-34s said it had fallen and the figure for over 35s … Continue reading Recover strength lost during Covid