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…
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‘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…
Why you need to throw snowballs with your kids
We know from previous studies that primary school children with a higher body mass index are likely to have poorer…
Weight loss; eat more and exercise less!
When I hear people being advised to exercise more and eat less to lose weight, I despair because the conventional…
Battle Of The Bulges! (1941)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81ZaD1IoFbw Various shots of 1940s glamour girls in swimsuits and high heels using exercise machines in a gym. The machines…
Avoid Olympian injuries
The gruesome snapping sound of a leg bone breaking will be one of the memorable moments of the Rio Olympics -…
Breathing space
Diagnosing and managing the causes of breathlessness is a vital part of helping people to lead longer and healthier lives.…
Micro fitness for doctors
Micro-exercising has become a popular way for people who are hard pressed for time to increase their cardiovascular fitness. Busy doctors…
A medical box
As a personal trainer for many years, I have had many clients who worked in the medical profession. Doctors and…
Why I chose pilates
Many years ago, I had a herniated lumber disc in my back which was excruciating painful. I was a school…
Let your body type be your fitness guide
Although there is no hard and fast rule, your build will make a difference to the kind of sports which…