In the long term, we invariably have days when we’re lacking in motivation and find it hard to follow our exercise regime. When appropriate social support and accountability is missing, it becomes much easier to avoid exercising. Finding the right workout partner...
While chairs offer enough support, they encourage us to let go of all muscle tension and we tend to give in to poor posture. Prolonged sitting can make your hips tight and stiff, resulting in the loss of flexibility and a significant reduction in the range of motion...
Having an exercise regime in place will always be beneficial. To know just how we are progressing, and to help us stay motivated, objective measures of our fitness play a great role. Without these, it is easy to lose sight of where we started from, where we’re...
Stay active Long periods of inactivity can slow down metabolism, affecting the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar, blood pressure and break down body fat. Moving and performing light physical activity at regular intervals can play a great part in weight loss, as...
Morning Mobility Routine As the saying goes, “Use it or lose it.” If you want to keep “it” — whether “it” is a range of motion, motor control, strength, or flexibility, etc. — then you have to use it. We now tend to spend our days mostly sitting, standing, or lying in...