Why do I still feel tight when I stretch often?
Some people stretch several times per day and still feel that their muscles are stiff and painful. One theory for this is: Muscle...
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ameliahayes6
Jan 18, 20221 min
Building incidental exercise into your day
Intentional exercise involves setting aside 30 mins to do specific tasks, such as walking or strengthening. Incidental exercise is the...
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ameliahayes6
Dec 14, 20211 min
Keeping up your exercise routine during a pandemic
It can be difficult to stay regular with exercise. For many people the COVID pandemic has affected their motivation or accessibility to...
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ameliahayes6
Dec 7, 20211 min
Which cardio style suits you best?
Photo: cocker spaniel Archie doing some cardio. When done regularly cardio (or aerobic exercise) has many benefits for heart health, lung...
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ameliahayes6
Dec 1, 20211 min
Pilates
Pilates-based exercises play a significant role in our physio exercise classes. Here are some fun facts about Pilates! after the...
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ameliahayes6
Nov 17, 20211 min
Physio during pregnancy
A physio can help during your pregnancy in these ways: 1. Adjustments to your exercise routine – there are often changes to make in terms...
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ameliahayes6
Nov 2, 20211 min
The benefits of rest
As well as exercise, regular rest is important for our mental and physical health. Taking 30 minutes out of your busy day might include...
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ameliahayes6
Oct 27, 20211 min
How exercise helps with weight loss (other than burning calories)
Weight loss can feel like a long and difficult journey. It often involves guidance from your GP, a dietician or an exercise specialist...
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ameliahayes6
Oct 20, 20211 min
Cervicogenic (neck-related) headaches
There are multiple causes for headaches, including dehydration, stress, muscular tension or medication side effects. Quite often the...
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ameliahayes6
Oct 14, 20211 min
Chronic pain
Chronic pain is often described as any pain condition which has lasted for longer than 3 months. This is how it may happen, using the...
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ameliahayes6
Oct 5, 20211 min
How exercise helps with osteoporosis
The effect of exercise in decreasing falls risk is twofold: Good strength & balance means that we can stabilize on uneven ground or in...
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ameliahayes6
Sep 28, 20211 min
FAQ's about stretching
Is stretching always necessary? For most of the population, stretching is helpful. Our lifestyles are often quite sedentary with office...
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ameliahayes6
Sep 21, 20211 min
Working from home? Here's how to set up your desk space
Many people have had to adjust to working from home since the COVID pandemic started. If you notice tension through the shoulders or...
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ameliahayes6
Sep 14, 20211 min
Stress management strategies
The pandemic has brought additional stress to many people. As well as reaching out for psychological support from family, friends or a...
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stuartpix0
Sep 9, 20211 min
Lower Back Pain
Low back pain is extremely common, with 60-80% of people experiencing it at least once during their lifetime. In most cases, the cause is...
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