Forest walking in Japan has been given the title Shinrin-yoku, or ‘forest bathing’. A study found that exercising in natural settings increased the activity of the natural killer cells, important in fighting cancer, with a secondary impact of boosting stress resistance.
This year’s Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week was all about staying active with MS, and spreading the word about how exercise can help manage symptoms, and maintain good health and wellbeing. We spoke to one of Halo Leisure’s members, Amanda Phillips, who was diagnosed with MS three years ago, at the age of 42 – she […]
Over the 15 years Esther has been teaching Pilates, the class focus has changed to reflect current thinking on movement, body structure and posture, but the exercises are still based on the six Pilates principles: alignment, breathing, concentration, core strength, co-ordination and balance through functional movement. Here are some extracts from recent testimonials: “I am […]
Pain is a real nuisance, and when we suffer it, we naturally wish it was not there. Pain protects us by alerting us to further danger, and often this alert comes before we are badly hurt.
