Ocean Heroes Surfing the Spectrum
Since 2016, Ocean Heroes has shared the thrill and wonder of surfing with over three thousand autistic children in Australia, enabling them to build self-belief...
Tag: exercise
Lockdown fitness – Use it or lose it
The mantra ‘use it or lose it’ definitely applies to older people who take less exercise. ‘As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass at...
Recovery from years of muscle inactivity
Recovery from years of muscle inactivity by Performing Resistance Exercises Rapidly: Several years of hospitalisation, one example of muscle inactivity, causes a disproportionate decline in the muscle strength known to affect...
Fitness Apps to Help Cancer Survivor’s Exercise
Fitness apps could be prescribed by clinicians to help patients recovering from cancer increase their physical activity levels, new research in the Journal of Cancer...
Seven ways to treat swelling during pregnancy
Much of the weight gained during pregnancy isn’t from the baby itself. Rather, it’s from extra fluid that your body creates to cushion and nurture...
Should we be counting calories?
Calorie counting and tracking is a great way of learning about calories and macronutrient content of food and is a great starting point for a...
Indoor cycling can improve fitness for all
Indoor cycling is a group exercise activity which can really help improve aerobic fitness at any level. Many visitors to Champneys Tring have a go...
British Heart Foundation – 10 minute living room workout
You don't need fancy gym gear or a lot of space to get active– just a few minutes and a positive attitude. Work up a...
Going back to work can be a pain in the neck – literally
In our clinics, the majority of injuries we see are caused by prolonged static inactivity, not acute trauma, often caused by people sitting at their...
‘Tis the time for binge exercising
It is a pattern that is repeated every year. Binge eating and excessive drinking over the Christmas period is followed by a nationwide fitness drive...
