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Yesterday was the first YMCAfit & Jōbu workshop, ‘Motivation & Behavioural Science Techniques To Get People Active’ Taking place at the YMCA gym in Tottenham Court Rd, London. Attended by a diverse group of people who are making a positive impact on their local community. If you too would like to become a local SuperContinue reading “The First YMCAfit & Jōbu Workshop “

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?”

– you might pull a muscle – getting sweaty makes you unhuggable – it can make you tired – others might stare – you have a disability or injury – you might look like you can help others – you won’t get to see your favourite Doctor so often – you won’t need to showerContinue reading “Why you SHOULD NOT WORKOUT regularly…”

As social animals, we have a “need to belong”. We might not experience this need consciously or even be aware that we have it but it resides deep within us nonetheless.  Belonging to a group and feeling identified with those in that group is an important aspect of our identity and sense of self. OurContinue reading “Why should you join a group?”

Being benevolent is often intrinsically motivated. Being kind, giving to charity instils a sense of satisfaction, self worth and self esteem, leads to improved prosocial behaviour and ultimately improved wellbeing for those behaving benevolently and those they influence. Research and more details 👐😇🦸‍♂️🦸🏿https://charterforcompassion.org/being-charitable-toward-othershttps://www.cafonline.org/my-personal-giving/long-term-giving/resource-centre/five-reasons-to-give-to-charityInfluence and Benevolence

According to experts, having a goal to work towards can give new direction and help push you towards achieving new skills and benchmarks in your workouts. When we start exercising, we often do it for external reasons such as wanting to change our weight or the way we look. But finding other, more meaningful, motivationsContinue reading “How a charity challenge can help your fitness goals”