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  The winter months generally are a time when we are all fighting to stay away from colds and flu, but this year we are being faced with new strains which are affecting the population very differently from what we have seen before.  We are all responsible for practicing good personal hygiene and thorough hand washing should be standard practice for all of us to prevent spread of bacteria and germs. In addition to taking care of our own hygiene, here are a few tips to boost your immune system and help you to prevent and fight infections:   Eat a range of fresh fruit and vegetables Drink plenty of water Get outside in the fresh air Enjoy quality sleep Take regular exercise Reduce stress   Eat a range of…

Plastic has become one of the most harmful materials to our environment, but its only now that people are starting to realise the impact that it is having on the planet and become more aware of what contribution they are personally making to this problem. From polluting oceans and harming wildlife, to filling up landfills for decades without decomposing, plastic is having devastating short term and long-term effects. But did you know – Going Plastic Free can actually be far HEALTHIER for you and you could SAVE MONEY too! Going Plastic Free will not only help the environment and reduce landfill, but it can be another way of making sure that you are eating fresh and healthy and will reduce your consumption of packaged or processed foods. I have always been environmentally conscious and try…

Health benefits of swimming With the heat wave continuing for another week, the thought of getting into a nice cool swimming pool sounds like heaven! Swimming is perhaps one of the best forms of exercise that you can do in terms of working your whole body with minimal risk of injury. There are a huge number of benefits to getting in a pool regularly, which is why it is so good to include in your fitness routine. So why is it such a great form of exercise and how do you get started and keep motivated? 1. It Will Improve Your Cardiovascular Fitness Swimming regularly will simply make you fitter, especially if you do it frequently and get your technique nailed. If you have a good technique you will clearly…

Whatever your sport or fitness goals, Strength Training should be a key part of your exercise routine to help you to achieve a healthier, stronger, leaner body. More people are starting to see the positive results of cross training and adding weights or resistance to a workout. Here are just a few of the benefits: ŸPromotes fat loss ŸLowers blood pressure ŸIncreases bone density, helping to prevent fractures or osteoporosis Prevents age-related muscle loss Helps to burn fat Can improve posture ŸIncreases metabolism ŸImproves sporting performance Our lean muscle mass gradually reduces as we age, so it’s important that we work our muscles with weight bearing or resistance exercises regularly. What are the Options? Strength training doesn’t just have to be done in the gym or involve bench-pressing a huge…

Finally spring has arrived (sort of!) Now that April is upon us, we have gained another hour of daylight, we are fresh from the Easter break and at the beginning of a new financial year. We may not yet have the spring weather that we had all hoped for, so why not make the most of those drizzly days and invest some time in giving your health a spring clean to set you up for a great year ahead? Here are a few tips to get your body and mind in great shape for a healthy and lean 2018! 1. Revamp your workout routine We can all get a little bored with the same routine, especially when it comes to working out. Many of us set goals to get fit in…

Its that time of year again when the majority of people are making New Year resolutions to get fit and healthy after the festive season. For a few thousand of us, we will also be in starting out on our training for a spring marathon. Whether you are running your first marathon or aiming for a personal best – getting to the start line is half the challenge! Here are some top tips to help you on your way…   Get the right trainers I can’t emphasize enough the importance of getting the right shoes! You are going to be pounding the pavements for a few miles until April, so having the right shoes to suit your feet and your running style is crucial. Most good sports shops will test your…

Its that time of year again when the majority of people are making New Year resolutions to get fit and healthy after the festive season. For a few thousand of us, we will also be starting out on our training for a spring marathon. Whether you are running your first marathon or aiming for a personal best – getting to the start line is half the challenge! Here are some top tips to help you on your way… 1. Get the right trainers I can’t emphasize enough the importance of getting the right shoes! You are going to be pounding the pavements for a few miles until April, so having the right shoes to suit your feet and your running style is crucial. Most good sports shops will test your…

If you're finding it more challenging than ever to juggle the demands of your job and the rest of your life, you're not alone! Many people are putting in extra hours, with limited time for themselves and using their smartphones to be on call when they're not physically at work. Most of us will spend an average of 40 hours a week at work, around 99,117 hours in our working life - that’s a solid 11 and a half years of solid slog! Interestingly, we also spend ….23,214hrs washing clothes; 6mths queuing; 38,003hrs eating; 26yrs sleeping; 20wks on hold; 136 days women spend getting ready!!! Long working hours and stress from work can have a hugely detrimental effect on physical health, family, relationships, and our emotional or mental wellbeing. Sick…