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7 Common Myths About Exercise

Arthritis is a potentially debilitating illness that affects thousands of people as they get older. Pain and restricted movement are the most wearing symptoms, and there is no cure, unless the patient undergoes some form of joint replacement, if it is even possible for their particular condition.

In recent years, the sport of cycling has exponentially grown in popularity, with hundreds of men, women, and children up and down the UK hopping on a bike for their dose of exercise.

We officially entered January this week, The Christmas period is traditionally a time of rest. We spent quality time with our family and friends, relax, watch copious amounts of tv and of course – eat

That moment when you glance at your calendar and realise it's the start of a new year or there might even be an important event you thought you still had months and months to prepare for.

The dreaded menopause is a naturally part of the aging process of any female, which typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 years of age.

Long gone are the days where ‘does my bum look big in this?’ was asked with a worrisome glance. Quite the opposite in fact, as now big and curvy bottoms, are fashionable, desirable and quite frankly pretty fantastic.

One of the most common misconceptions about the world of exercise, particularly for females, is that incorporating weight training into an exercise will give you a bulky and muscular body, which of course is the ideal physique for some, but many women simply wish to look more lean and slim.

Are you a person that wants to stay in shape and lose some of those extra pounds? Then the best thing you can do is to start visiting the gym and working out. But if you really want to take things to the next level, you will need some proper guidance. That’s where personal training comes into play.

Sometimes we need to take a break from our training schedules. Whether we need a breather to focus on our families, to go on holiday, because we have a lot of work on or we simply don’t feel like working out – everyone suffers from occasional dips in motivation, meaning we take a step back from a health and fitness routine.

Week two of our alternative Christmas advent and we hope you’ve been enjoying some of the great offers, tips and advice we’ve been throwing your way. This week, we’ve got lots more to keep you in tip top health for the festive season.

Paralympic champion and amputee Jonnie Peacock was the first disabled person to participate in the dance show Strictly Come Dancing. Jonnie said of his appearance on the show: “I want to show everyone that there is ability in disability.”

When starting to incorporate running into your life, it can be quite easy to injure yourself and put yourself out of action for a little while. Similarly, it can be easy to prevent any injuries when running if you know how. Here are some easy ways to help prevent any injuries when running.

Moz the Monster has made an appearance on our screens, and that can only mean one thing: the Christmas countdown has begun. So that means filling your baskets with festive goodies, letting your trainers gather dust under the Christmas tree

Every year, millions of people are rushed to the emergency room for fall-related injuries. After we hit 30, our muscles gradually weaken slightly. The length of our strides shortens, our steps slow down in pace and our vision – which of course is critical for coordination and balance – deteriorates.

When you’re successfully maintaining a workout routine, exercising regularly and enjoying a balanced and healthy diet, not only will you feel fantastic in yourself, but your body will certainly thank you too. After a few weeks of consistently healthy living, your body will start to change and reflect your life choices.

It’s International Men’s Day on the 19th November and one of its key aims is improving the health of men and boys. In the UK, men are expected to live 4 years less than women, they are three times more likely to commit suicide and three times more likely to become dependent on alcohol.

Do you need more energy? Do you find yourself relying too much on energy drinks and coffee to stay awake throughout the day?

Stress relief, that’s all meditation in darkened rooms, isn’t it? Actually, there’s a lot more than you can do to relieve the everyday stresses that we all experience. Stress is a fact of life, so learning techniques to better manage it can have numerous benefits for your mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.

Winter is the time of year when coughs, colds and flu viruses run riot. Once the temperature drops, they are out in force. What you eat can have a significant impact on your immune system and in turn your susceptibility – or not, to such bugs. It can also change the level from which you suffer and the time in which you recover. Here are five of the best winter health foods – some of which might surprise you.