Never in the history of mankind has there been as much information available, so readily, to so many. If you’re anywhere near the same age as me you will remember (not necessarily fondly) a time when we only had four channels to choose from on...
I’ll admit to researching ‘the definition of wellness’ as opposed to ‘health’ before sitting down to write this article. This is because for many years ‘Health’ has generally been considered to be “a positive state of physical, mental and social wellbeing… not just the absence...
I’m writing this post for my daughter. She’s 2. In 20 years, will she be compelled to march and protest because it still needs to be loudly vocalised that black lives matter too? Will the workplaces that she strives to be a part of have...
And What to Do About It. The saying goes “Life begins at 40”. You could also say that the “struggle to hold on to a lean physique” also begins at 40 too! Whilst both statements are ostensibly true, you will of course find countless examples of...
Assumptions are made about you if you are a fitness professional. People assume that I eat without thought or planning because ‘I’ll just burn it off’. Not true. People assume that there’s no way I have an over-fondness for Guinness and all-year-round mince pies. Definitely...
What do Helen Keller, Thomas Edison and Robert The Bruce have in common? They all have, attributed to them, an oft-repeated quote or apocryphal story which I wish inspired more people to change the way they approach their New Year’s resolutions. We in the health and...
People who aren't regular exercisers often look at sports people and those who train often and wonder how they stay motivated. How do they keep doing all that activity consistently enough to maintain the high standards they display? Today I'd like to reveal some of...