Half Year Resolutions

So we’re half way through the year. Our New Year resolutions were probably made for our planned fitness regime, new diet and great health-conscious intentions, but how many people actually achieve their goals? The answer is not many! But for those that do, wouldn’t it be good to know how they made their plan and great to understand how they stuck to it.

PE Lessons Put Girls Off Exercise

“Schoolgirls are being put off exercise and sport by their PE lessons,” The Daily Telegraph has reported. Apparently, many young girls feel self-conscious when exercising or unhappy about the activities on offer.

Avoid Post-Marathon Blues With the 4R’s

When you have been preparing for what seems like forever for a specific event like a marathon or a half marathon it almost consumes your whole life! Your spare time is spent running, preparing to run, recovering from running, your eating is tailored to energise you, your new friends the physio and masseur become a part of your regular routines.

People Who Exercise Are No Fools!

Wouldn’t it be great to find that exercise could also do something for enhanced brain power too? Well the good news is that recent research has shown that the brain really does benefit from exercise. The not so good news however, is that everything has its price. And only hard work and maximum effort will reap the rewards both physically and mentally.

When Loss Strikes Hard – Exercise Can Help

We may hear of those with near fatal injuries, others with a terminal illness, or a life threatening condition, and hear the words of shocked families whose lives have literally been torn apart by sudden life-changing situations. Yet amongst all this tragedy, we nearly always also hear messages of hope, resilience and determination in the voices of those affected, and support from those who want to help.

Choose Life and Live It!

Do you ever sit in front of the TV feeling just slightly envious of who or what you’re watching? Whether it’s a travel programme, reality show, big sports event or team challenge, sometimes it’s hard not to feel a bit irritated by the fact it’s those you’re watching having all the fun living the dream, rather than yourself!

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