Category Archives: Knowledge Base

1. Fitness Is for Everyone Contrary to what we see portrayed in fitness magazines and throughout social media, fitness is for everyone. Fitness isn’t for a particular size, gender, shape, age, or ethnicity. You don’t need to look a certain way to have a ‘fit’ body, nor do you need to possess any particular physicalContinue reading “Diversity and Inclusion in Fitness – Why We Need More of It”

Jōbu 丈夫 (pr. Joe-boo) – is Japanese, meaning robust, durable, sturdy, strong, healthy. We are a social enterprise providing a free booking app for those wanting to join in fun social physical activity & for Trainers (no fees for trainers or participants). We use behavioural science to help motivate people to start and stay active.Continue reading “Do you Jōbu?”

Are you a Trainer or Coach? Do you have a referral program? How active is it? Did you know that 72% of physical activity groups get their new participants from referrals. Having an active referral program is a high priority for developing new participants. Having new participants join in means that others can make moreContinue reading “Friends With Benefits”

Taking part in physical activity means; you are likely to live longer you will need the NHS less your mental health will be better you will have more confidence, self esteem and more friends your muscles and bones will be stronger blood pressure will improve, less chance of cancers, dementia, diabetes, stroke… your brain willContinue reading “Just do it or just don’t”

One of the best gifts you can give a family member, friend or colleague is helping them improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing. A great approach to improving all these is taking part in social physical activity (SPA). Everyone has some level of fitness and it is important to maintain or improve it andContinue reading “What do you do to improve your own, and others, physical, mental and social wellbeing?”

Confidence When you exercise, you improve your self-confidence and self-esteem. You are likely to be more open with others, more involved, and more social overall. When you stick to a routine exercise regimen and see results, the effects are powerful. As you get stronger and faster confidence follows. Knowing that you can follow through withContinue reading “3 Social Benefits of Exercise”

YOU SIMPLY BURN MORE CALORIES OUTDOORS “You burn around 7 percent more calories running outside than indoors on a treadmill” according to  Dr John Porcari, Director of the Clinical Exercise Physiology program at the University of Wisconsin, taking wind resistance, terrain and variations in temperature into account. Plus, when people train outdoors, they tend to spend longerContinue reading “3 Reasons to Escape the Gym”

Next courses, free to PTs;27/07/2022 Online25/08/2022 Central YMCA Club29/09/2022 Online20/10/2022 Central YMCA Club17/11/2022 Online15/12/2022 Central YMCA ClubContact me or register here; https://www.ymcafit.org.uk/courses/jobu-workshop

Those who take part in physical activity exhibit more trust and prosocial behaviours than those who do not. This is the findings of the research paper from Stefano Papa Ph.D, Sapienza University of Rome. Physical activity reduces anxiety and stress, promoting cooperation. Also, people who share the same, even individual, experience enhance their prosocial Behavior.Continue reading “Effects of Physical Activity on Trust”

Sophie Leming, MSc Health Psychology, MSc Human Movement Science, a great friend and supporter of Jōbu has created a paper to support the physical activity industry. Referrals are the lifeblood of a Trainers business. Healthy physical activity businesses = healthy local community = less use of the NHS, more trusting communities, less crime, better localContinue reading “How To Get Referrals”