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22 minutes of exercise per day ‘can offset negative impact of sitting down’

Experts found that people who sit for long periods – such as in an office job or watching TV – are more likely to die earlier, but moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) eliminates this risk. Examples of moderate activity include very brisk walking (4mph or faster), heavy cleaning such as washing windows or mopping, cycling atContinue reading “22 minutes of exercise per day ‘can offset negative impact of sitting down’”

Are you doing enough muscle strengthening activities?

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? https://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm Getting StartedContinue reading “Are you doing enough muscle strengthening activities?”

Can physical activity improve prosocial behaviour?

Regular physical activity in adults can promote good health, improve cognitive function, and prevent disease. Abundant research from the health and exercise science literature also presents empirical evidence of positive “non-health effects” induced by physical activity or sports participation. Among the non-health effects, physical activity improves life satisfaction, happiness, subjective well-being, mental health, and interpersonalContinue reading “Can physical activity improve prosocial behaviour?”

How a charity challenge can help your fitness goals

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”

7 Benefits Of Having A Workout Partner

1. Staying Motivated 💪🏼 All we need is a little bit of encouragement to help us push out that last rep, run that bit faster, go the extra mile, or hang in there for another minute, Having a workout partner can help inspire you to keep going and get even better. 2. Friendly Competition  🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️Continue reading “7 Benefits Of Having A Workout Partner”