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Alongside doing at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week, the Chief Medical Officer also recommends adults should do muscle strengthening activities on at least two days a week. (Sport England, Active Lives, Adult Survey Nov 20/21 Report, Published Apr 2022) Also recommended by the NHS and WHO 🏋🏾‍♀️https://www.sportengland.org/know-your-audience/data/active-lives 💪https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/exercise-guidelines/physical-activity-guidelines-for-adults-aged-19-to-64/ Why? Reduce Your HealthContinue reading “Are you doing enough muscle strengthening activities?”

This was a 3 month exercise and nutrition programme for employees of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Significant improvements were found in multiple domains of physical and mental well-being. The study was found to improve the following seven domains: physical health, mental health, stress, energy level, social satisfaction, self-efficacy and quality of life.Continue reading “Workplace wellness programme shown to significantly improve several domains of psychological wellbeing”

Exercise during the day and you’ll look better, feel better and even work better. These benefits have long been known.Full article 🏠 https://t.co/6ldhTSYmQy?amp=1

We know that eating right and exercising can help stave off cognitive decline—but it’s not always clear what that means, exactly. Luckily, new research offers more specific guidelines.Full article 😋 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/adult-development-through-the-lifespan/201907/avoiding-alzheimer-s

Sometimes you need that nudge to motivate you. It’s easy to find an app or program that rewards you for doing an activity (like exercise) with money, cool products, and badge/point prizes. If there’s a reward (or consequence) at the end, you’ll work harder and be more motivated to do the activity, right? Wrong. Well,Continue reading “Why Rewards Are Destroying Your Motivation”

Exercise during the day and you’ll look better, feel better and even work better. These benefits have long been known.Full article 🏠 https://t.co/6ldhTSYmQy?amp=1

Skipping your lunch break actually makes you less productive, not more. Here are seven reasons why using those 60 minutes to boost your fitness is one of the most positive things you can do…Full article 🍱  https://www.redbull.com/gb-en/lunch-break-workout-benefits

UCLA researchers found physical activity increases the size of the hippocampus, the part of the brain associated with learning and memory. Suggesting the long term physical affects of exercise doesn’t simply alter the physiology of your muscles but also the physiology of the brain structure. Reinforcing the evidence for the link between a health bodyContinue reading “Regular exercise can increase the strength of your brain as well as your muscles…”

Be mindful – Research from the Netherlands has found a positive correlation between mindfulness and satisfaction. Mindfulness involves actively thinking and feeling how your body is responding to the exercises being performed. Keep intensity under control – Keep the intensity balanced at an enjoyable level. Allowing your body to become energized and challenged without makingContinue reading “4 Exercise Tips for People Who Hate to Exercise”

Shift your mindset from extrinsic motivation to Intrinsic motivation. Focusing on the inner/personal rewards gained from exercise. Monitor improvements for your own personal goals. Rather than comparing yourself against other gym members. Link exercise to other areas of life. E.g. going to the gym to socialise or for stress relief and the improvement of concentration.Continue reading “Learn to Love Exercise”