Tag: fitness
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Slow down the wear & tear of ageing!
Sufficient collagen levels in the body are essential for the maintenance of healthy joints, connective tissue, skin, nails and hair. Our bodies produce collagen naturally but they also break it down constantly too. Unfortunately, as we get older our bodies lose the ability to produce sufficient amounts of collagen and our reserves therefore start to…
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Chiropractic tips to help avoid sports injuries
Research shows that a third of men would sideline love in favour of sport – football! A survey in Men’s Health magazine showed that nearly a third of men would rather be playing sport than getting frisky in bed! The most dangerous sport in Britain is: football! Research shows that bad challenges and tackles cause…
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New habits broken? How to stay on track!
Oops my new habit’s broken! This is traditionally the time of year when we establish new habits, learn new skills and reach for new personal goals. We join gyms and take up classes, investing in new equipment and clothing for the purpose. We promise ourselves a ‘new us’. Fast forward a few weeks (perhaps days)…
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Will you keep to your Resolutions in 2016?
We have moved into the New Year, which is a time of reflection and new beginnings. Many of us set ourselves resolutions in order to change something in our lives or about ourselves that we may not be comfortable with. It’s a well known fact that many New Year resolutions fall by the wayside within…
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Training for the Great North Run
Dear Diary 17th August I am really pleased with my fitness level and have continued to run two five or six mile runs and one nine-miler this week! Feeling more confident by the day and still enjoying it, although I have been lucky with the weather and have managed to keep dry. Maybe deep down…
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Self-motivation and determination
Training for The Great North Run Alternative diary entry – last one before the Big Day! July and August so far – my training has been going really well since my last diary entry and I am well and truly on track. I’ve trained and progressed to this point on my own, with self-motivation and…
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Training and running
As promised, here’s my ongoing training journal in prep for running in The Great North Run later this year Dear Diary Week beginning Sunday May 3rd – A determined beginning to the month. Still beset with the ‘niggling knee’ but armed with recommended knee support and a strong magnet on the sore spot, took a…
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Health effects of the summer sun!
Our bodies love the sun, fresh air and increased activity – on these we thrive! Some of the positive well documented health effects of the sun are that it improves the immune system, lowers cholesterol, cleanses the blood and blood vessels, raises the oxygen content of the blood, and eases depression. Clients often report their…