Buggyfit is an outdoor exercise class devised for postnatal mums – babies are brought along in the pram or buggy. After having a baby, life appears to take up all your time with ‘baby activities’ and clinic visits. However, studies show that taking time out for yourself, especially to exercise, is beneficial not only for […]
Five years ago Andrew ‘Buddy’ Holley had a serious motorbike accident, which left him with broken ribs and punctured lungs, as well as fractures in his shoulder blade, collar bone and his back. He was air lifted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham and spent two weeks in a coma, followed by four months at […]
By Veronika Pena We are all so uniquely different, yet we follow the same pathways of development. From a tiny helpless being to an all-encompassing human power house, we are guided through complex development stages by our primitive reflex system. These reflexes get us from embryo to fetus, from womb to birth, from birth to […]
By Clare Palmer The weeks following pregnancy and childbirth can be exciting and challenging at the same time, and many women feel pressure to regain their pre-pregnancy shape. Images of celebrities who appear to snap back into shape straight after giving birth can be intimidating and overwhelming, but new mums should not feel pressured to […]
Training with a personal trainer can help you reach your health and fitness related goals faster, because of the motivation and support the coaching provides. Additionally, you’ll receive guidance on nutrition, and your improved exercise technique will translate into better performance. Staying on track with exercise brings benefits such as: • Changing body composition (reduced […]
By Ildiko Bakos Would you like to increase your energy levels? Release stress and tension? Improve your sleep? Regular yoga practice can help you achieve all this, as well as enhance your self-esteem and give you a sense of accomplishment and pride in your life. You don`t need to have previous experience and you don’t […]
When Anytime Fitness opened its doors in Hereford, hundreds of members joined within weeks. We asked fitness manager and personal trainer Oisin Devitt to tell us more about the fitness club that never closes. Firstly, how is Anytime Fitness different from other gyms? We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so […]
By Lauretta Furlonger Headstand, or Salamba Sirsasana, is referred to as the “King” of poses. This wonderful inversion develops strength of the whole body and has a calming effect on the brain. Circulation is improved because the headstand gives the heart a rest and reduces unnecessary strain. Not all beginners feel the same way as […]
By Matt Hudd Children are at the heart of my classes because they are our future. Over the years I have been teaching martial arts to children, the classes have built a strong following, and the experience has taught me a lot too. The benefits of regular training reach well beyond the physical skills, so as […]
Dr Jelley (GDC 6280) talks about the effect energy drinks are having on teeth. Last summer sports drinks became a hot topic when The Times newspaper wrote about their effects on athlete’s teeth, highlighting the seriousness of oral disease and its negative impact on training and performance. Research into 300 British athletes across a number […]
