Why do we move into retirement homes as we get older? It’s right there in the title: It comes down to the loss of physical independence. As we age, basic movement becomes much more difficult. We retire, our activity levels drop, we remember a conversation we...
What is fitness? If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably asked yourself this question, or something like it many times over your lifetime. Am I fit? How do I get fitter? Am I fitter than that guy? How fit do I need to be to do x or y…? It’s no surprise. Our...
When I was a kid, the title Coach only really popped up when watching sporting movies from the US. For movies like Rocky, Karate Kid and Cool Runnings, see Mickey, Mr Miyagi and Irv Blitzer all starring in this pivotal role. They all had different coaching styles....
Why did you start going to the gym? As a kid, I wasn’t the strongest. I didn’t have a huge amount of confidence and found myself hiding behind food and inactivity. I suffered from being a chubby wee thing, with a propensity to put weight on at the merest glimpse...
As a kid in the 80’s, you couldn’t throw your hat without it landing on a martial arts movie. China O’Brien, Bloodsport, Police Story all had their moment. Kids across the country were flooding martial arts schools looking to emulate Cynthia Rothrock, Jean...
Making Exercise work for you in 2021 Today, we’re talking making exercise work for you in 2021 We’re going to cover: – Why do I fail at my exercise goals? – What’s the best kind of exercise for me? – How often should I exercise?...